The Breast Cancer Companion: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed [Paperback]

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 1 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 1 Breast Cancer





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Every human being is born with a complete system that functions to the various needs of the body. When a baby is born, the mother develops milk in her breast so that the baby will be able to feed from it on its early months. Each and every one of us, male or female, has a tendency to be affected by various ailments. And as the famous saying stated, an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. There are some diseases that can be cured by common medicine, however there are certain illnesses that cannot be cured easily and could alter a person's life in an instant. One of the malignant diseases we are all afraid about is the "Big C," and one of the most common types of cancer is breast cancer.

Cancer of the breast is a disease that affects female populace more often than not, however men are not spared. Men can also acquire this disease as well. This deadly disease has four stages and you are lucky enough if diagnosed in an earlier stage. In the law of cancer, the earlier diagnosed the higher chance of survival. Stage 1 breast cancer is the earliest of the breast cancer stages and its survival rates show improvements. Stage 1 breast cancer is when the malignant cancer cells of the breast have started to develop and expand within the breast. Usually at this early stage, the breast cancer tumor is still hard to detect and not visible in the naked eye. During this early stage, there are various tests conducted to determine if there is a tumor inside the breast of a person that is suspected to be a cancer carrier.

The good news for people positive with the disease is that according to some statistics and researches, stage 1 breast cancer survival rates have been favorable and have a 95 % chance of continued existence for patients diagnosed. During this stage, the tumor developed inside the breast is better to remove than when it has affected various parts of the body already. If a person is feeling indifferent about any part of their body, like an unfamiliar lump on the breast, they should immediately seek professional help in order to determine if they have acquired any illnesses concerning the breast. You do not want to wait for the worse to come. Whether or not it is cancer, it is always better to prevent it from coming.


Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 1 Breast Cancer


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Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 1 Breast Cancer



Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 1 Breast Cancer
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 3 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 3 Breast Cancer


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Stage 3 breast cancer has been subdivided into categories by professionals in order to determine the rate of infection and the specific spread of the malignant tumor. These categories are named stage three A, stage three B and stage three C respectively by doctors. Breast cancer survival rates for this stage can go as high as 67% or as low as 40% depending on the type.

When one is diagnosed with a stage 3-A cancer of the breast, the malignant tumor is about 5 centimetres in length. The tumor may spread from the regions of the armpit or lymph nodes in the arm pit, breast and even the tissues in the collarbone. Medical practitioners suggest that one with stage 3-A cancer of the breast will only have a survival rate of 51 to 56 percent due to the extent of the damage done by the cancer cells.

One who has been diagnosed with a stage 3-B cancer of the breast is in a rare case category. The tumor in this case measures about 5 centimetres and has the malignant tumor spread primarily among the tissues of the skin, chest wall, chest muscles and ribs. In rare cases, the malignant tumor may spread among the lymph nodes located in the breast bone as well. The average breast cancer survival rates with a case of stage 3-B cancer of the breast, has an average of 42 to 49 percent chance of survival.

Stage 3-C cancer of the breast has been divided into two groups which are operable stage 3-C cancer and inoperable stage 3-C breast cancer. Operable stage 3-C cancer of the breast is a condition wherein the malignant cancer cells have spread towards the lymph nodes in the neck or the collarbone. Meanwhile inoperable stage 3-C cancer of the breast is a condition where the malignant tumor has spread thoroughly that it affects the lymph nodes in the breast as well. This type of breast cancer has an average survival rate in a five - year period of 35 percent chance of continued existence. This was the result of the diagnosis of medical professionals all around the globe.

The important thing that one should remember is that these statistics are merely numbers. There are people who have survived stage 3 breast cancer even at its worst scenarios. Everyone who is conflicted with this disease has the opportunity to have a valiant fight in her war against this dreaded illness. There are no guarantees that if you have a 30% chance of survival that you will not live, It is up to you to decide whether you will give up your fight or not.


Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 3 Breast Cancer


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Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer


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Knowing your body well will help you know normal changes and changes that need medical attention. Having regular check ups gives you great defense against cancer.

The Following Are Some Symptoms of Cancer To look for:

- Unfamiliar pain in your breast or in the armpit - It's unusual in the sense that the pain is different from how you feel when you have monthly periods. Also if you feel it in one rather than both breasts. If it is not caused by hormonal changes then go to the doctor for a check up.

- A lump or a tumor in the breast or in the armpit - Sometimes is caused by hormonal changes but if it persists don't wait before it is too late. Go for screening and know the cause of swelling.

- A change in size or shape of the mature breast - If you notice any changes in a mature breast more so if it's occurring on one breast only. That is a cause for alarm to seek health professional for cancer breast examination.

- Fluid other than milk leaking from the nipple - During your menopause you may experience non-blood leakage from nipples of both breasts due to hormonal changes. But if it occurs on one breast only, then you need medical attention.

- Change in size of the nipple - When your body weight changes it is natural for the nipple to change its size too. But if it retracts in and doesn't return to its normal shape, seek help from your doctor for cancer manual examination. If there is a problem below the surface of the nipple then having a diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound may be the best option.

- Changes of color, shape or texture of the nipple - If you notice puckers, a rash on the nipple skin or darker skin that around the nipple. And after using some cream still doesn't help, then don't waste more time consult doctor when still in its curable stage.

However it is important to know that breast implants, usage of antiperspirants, and wearing under wire bras do not raise your risk for breast cancer. There is also no proven evidence yet to link breast cancer and abortion.


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The Daylight (Playing For Change) video is part of the Playing For Change music project series which brings together musicians from around the world. All profits go to their non profit foundation which builds music schools for children around the world. All PFC performers where recorded and filmed live outside and this musical journey takes us from the streets to the stage to the hearts of the people. Playing For Change is a movement uniting people everywhere through music. Music video by Maroon 5 performing Daylight Play for Change. (C) 2012 A&M/Octone Records




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Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 3 Breast Cancer



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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer


The breast cancer survival rate for Stage 4 breast cancer is much lower than for breast cancer detected at earlier stages.


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Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer


Stage 4 breast cancer, or advanced breast cancer, has metastasized to other tissue including bone tissue, lung tissue, or the liver. When breast cancer has overwhelmed the body's natural defenses and spread this far by the time the cancer is first diagnosed, the 5-year survival rate drops to 16%-20% in the United States (American Cancer Society).


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Up to 5% of white women in the U.S., and up to 9% of black women have advanced breast cancer spread to distant tissue at the time of first diagnosis (SEER). This difference is usually attributed to poverty and lack of health insurance.



Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer


In general, women who have advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis live approximately 18 months after diagnosis (median survival rate). Those who are still alive five years after their diagnosis of advanced breast cancer can live an additional 3.5 years (median survival rate) according to the American Cancer Society.

Since this is the most deadly category of breast cancer, it is important to work closely with all the health care providers. New treatments are being developed all the time, and second, or even third opinions may give the patient more information about newly discovered successful solutions.

Early detection is clearly the most important factor in breast cancer survival rates. Breast cancer detected at Stage 1 while it is still localized to the breast has a survival rate of 98%-100%, while metastasized breast cancer first detected at Stage 4 drops down to 16%-20%.

Early detection procedures must include monthly self-examinations done at the same time each month. From age 20-40, healthy women should have clinical breast exams performed by their health care providers every three years. After age 40, the breast exams should be annually and should include a mammogram or similar procedure.

North American white women have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world, but the 5-year survival rate for all stages (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4) combined is 88% for the U.S. A recent study found European countries have lower 5-year breast cancer survival rates, with England at 77.8% and Ireland at 76.2% (Lancet Oncology).

The difference in these survival rates is usually attributed to life-saving early detection.

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer


Life threatening diseases are not only seen on television advertiseMents, they are even on radio commercials. Posters in nearby vicinities of different hospitals and community centres about cancer awareness are scattered due to the drastic change it might cause to an infected individual.

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer


Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer



Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

In cancer there are different sTAGes, and for the cancer of the breast there are 4 different sTAGes. Stage 2 breast cancer is when the tumor within the breast has grown and easily be noticed but have not expanded beyond the regions of the breast.

Below are different conditions or stages of stage 2 breast cancer and their survival rates.

• According to some studies, for II A cancer of the breast, the survival rate is at 92% and is consistently improving each year.

Stage II A cancer of the breast is when there are no malignant cancer cells within the breast itself but rather found in the auxiliary lymph nodes and If the cancer is between 2 - 5 cm.

• If it is already at the stage II B the survival rate is at 81%.

Stage II B cancer of the breast is when the tumor is no larger than 5 centimetres but has not affected the axillary lymph nodes. This stage is a preparation for the malignant cancer tumor in the breast to infiltrate and infect the nearby tissues near the breast.

For white woMen, up to 29% are diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and for black women, 36%. All in all there is a 62% average of patients diagnosed with this type of cancer within stage 2. Early detection is very crucial, because it has been proven that there is a 98% breast cancer survival rates for patients diagnosed at the first stage. To save the lives of people with this malignant disease, an early finding is very essential.

A stage 2 breast cancer is not as bad as it seems. Usually tumors in the breast are removed because they are easily found and examined during this stage. In fact there have been incessant improvements of its survival rates.

Breast cancer survival rates vary depending on the tumor size and if the cancer of the breast has been spread to the lymph glands. The good news for patients with this kind of cancer is the availability of abundant information for made accessible to help early detection and prevention. The primary reason for breast cancer survival rates are early detection along with improved treatments.

There are ways in order to prevent this malignant disease:

1. Monthly examinations every month
2. Acquiring a healthy lifestyle
3. Exercise, maintain a healthy weight
4. Moderate the intake of alcohol

However the chance of acquiring cancer of the breast is greater for older women and the bad news is the 10% chance of the cancer to recur even after successful medications.

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer


The 5-year breast cancer survival rate for sTAGe 2 breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. varies according to size of the tumor and whether or not the cancer has spread to the lymPh Meters in diaMeter and has spread to the lymPh Meters but has not spread, it is also called sTAGe IIA.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer


Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer



Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

If the breast cancer is between 2-5 centiMeters in diaMeter and has spread to the lymPh Meters but has not spread beyond the breast, it is also called stage IIB

Up to 29% of diagnosed breast cancer is Stage 2 breast cancer for white woMen and 36 percent for black woMen. An average of 62% of all breast cancer is diagnosed when it is still localized to the breast area or Stage 1 breast cancer. If the cancer is detected early enough, such as Stage 1 breast cancer, then the 5-year breast cancer survival rate is as high as 98% -100%. Early detection is the most important way to save the lives of> cancer patients.

Fortunately for breast cancer patients, there has been a great deal of effort put into providing information about early detection. Early detection and improved treatments are the primary reason for increasing breast cancer survival rates.

Women can help themselves with monthly self-exams done at the same time every month. "When a woman is 20 she should make sure that she gets a clinical examination at least every three years. After the age of 40, the clinical exams should be part of her annual health check-up, along with her mammogram.

Women can also help themselves with healthy habits that may help breast cancer prevention, such as regular moderate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight,and avoiding excessive alcohol. These, and other healthy habits should be maintained for life since the risk of breast cancer increases with age.

There is also a 10% chance of breast cancer recurrence even after successful treatment. You can learn about three healthy habits that have shown a 50% decrease in breast cancer recurrence at http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-recurrence.html.

For more information on scientific research showing dramatically increased breast cancer survival rate, see http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-survival-rate.html.

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 1 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 1 Breast Cancer


With very early detection, the breast cancer survival rate is excellent. The American Cancer Society reports a 5-year survival rate of 98% to 100% for STAGe 1 breast cancer after treatMent.

STAGe 1 breast cancer is less than 2 centiMeters in diaMeter and has not spread beyond the breast tissue itself.

Currently, 63% of breast cancer for U. S. white woMen is detected and diagnosed while it is still localized to the breast tissue as STAGe 1 breast cancer. Only 53% of breast cancer in U. S. black woMen is diagnosed while the breast cancer is still localized.

The difference in early detection rates between white women and black women is usually attributed to economic disparity and the lack of health insurance. It also helps explain the fact that in the U. S., breast cancer incidence for black women is 11% lower than for white women, but the breast cancer death rate for black women is 35% higher (NCI, SEER, 2007). The death rate increases when breast cancer detection and diagnosis are postponed while the cancer spreads.

The U.S. National Cancer Institute predicts that approximately 178,480 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2007. The annual death rate from breast cancer is around 41,000 in the U.S. North American white women have the highest rate of breast cancer in the world.

Improving breast cancer survival rates by early detection requires regular observation, monthly self-examinations, and following medical recommendations for examinations and testing.

Monthly self-examinations should be done at the same time each month. Clinical examinations by a health care provider should start by the time a woman is 20 years old and continue at least every three years until age 40. After age 40, the clinical exams should be included in the annual health check-ups. Annual mammograms after age 40 will help detect breast cancer at the earliest stages.

Since 1 in every 8 women will face a diagnosis of breast cancer in their lives, improving the breast cancer survival rate should also include breast cancer prevention by reducing risk factors. Some breast cancer risk factors like genetics and family history can't be changed, but they account for only a small percentage of breast cancer cases. Factors that have shown an increase in breast cancer include overweight, hormone therapy, and increased alcohol consumption. Factors that may help breast cancer prevention include breast feeding, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise.


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