The article “I Will Not Be Pinkwashed”, on ButterBeliever.com website on October 22, 2011, Emily Benfit discusses her feelings behind “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” Benfit is a health researcher and writer. She has strong views on eating only natural, organic, and healthy foods; and is a firm believer that most doctors and government agencies have no business telling people what they should or shouldn’t be eating. Although Benfit blog is focused on nutritional foods and facts, this particular
Actor Timothy Spall has told how his wife helped him beat cancer. Undoubtedly, many cancer patients beat cancer due to the family support. Family enhances support for decision making especially after the sock of diagnosis of cancer. Ioannis Kratsiotis, a psychologist with Larisa’s hospital said: “Cancer patients often feel more comfortable and secure being cared at home, so they will not be separated from family”. Kratsiotis further explained that the social and moral support from the family is
Stanley Okoroama Professor A. P.E. 234 08/02/2015 Cancer Facts about breast cancer: 1. The leading risk factor for breast cancer is simply being a woman. Though breast cancer occurs in men, the disease is 100 times more common in women than in men and women are at 200 times the risk of developing the disease compared to risk in men. 2. Most breast cancer – about 85 percent – occurs in women who have no family history of breast cancer. 3. About 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers can be traced
Breast Cancer is a disease which can affect both men and Women. In women it is basically a malignant tumour which begins in the breast cells. It can invade the surrounding tissues or metastasize to different areas of the body (American Cancer Society). It is a heterogeneous disease, so it has several causes or etiologies. There is a wide range of tumours that are classified into tumour profiles, many levels of treatment sensitivity and degrees in development (Polyak 2011). Breast cancer is currently
Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Although it is more prevalent in women, men are at risk of developing the disease as well. In fact, men account for 1% of all breast cancer cases. Every year there are about 2,300 newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer reported in men, compared to the 230,000 new cases reported yearly in women. Breast cancer develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts or glands. Usually, it begins with the formation of a small, confined
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 as a movement for mammography being the most effective weapon against breast cancer. American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries, maker of several anti-breast cancer drugs teamed up in the first push against breast cancer. In 1993, the pink ribbon was named the international sign for breast cancer awareness by Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estee Lauder Companies, she got the icon
I chose the “The Race for the Cure” to do my research on. I chose this event because my mother and mother-in-law both passed away from cancer, so it is something that hits close to home for me. I reviewed five different artifacts on the event. I found that they used all techniques to get the reader understand the importance of the event for survivors and how the event saves lives. The first site was the “Race for the Cure” official website. I t used “Logos” in several ways. One way was
The article “I Will Not Be Pinkwashed”, on ButterBeiliver.com website on October 22, 2011, Emily Benfit discusses her feelings behind “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” Benfit is a health researcher and writer. She has strong views on eating only natural, organic, and healthy foods; and is a firm believer that most doctors and government agencies have no business telling people what they should or shouldn’t be eating. Although Benfit blog is focused on nutritional foods and facts, this particular
What is laser therapy and how it is used in the treatment of cancer? The laser therapy uses high intensity light to treat cancer and other diseases. Lasers can be used to reduce or destroy tumors or growths precancerous . Lasers are generally used to treat skin cancers (those that are on the surface of the body or in the lining of organs internally) as skin cancer basal cell and some cancers in stages or stages very early in the disease, as cancers of cervix , penis, vaginal , vulva and small-cell
In the article of “I Will Not Be Pinkwashed”, on ButterBeiliver.com website on October 22, 2011, Emily Benfit talks about her feelings behind “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” “It’s that magical time of the year when shades of pale pink are plastered onto every product, every container, every conceivable gadget or gizmo that the Susan G. Komen Foundation can get their hands on. But I am not buying it.” she states right up front in the beginning of the article. Benfit, on the website is known as Butter
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that 40,000 women will die annually due to breast cancer (American Cancer Society par. 3). As a result, there are many organizations that support this cause, which is why we see pink ribbons everywhere in today’s society that symbolizes breast cancer and can be used to raise awareness, but what does it really mean? Many women are suffering from this terrible disease, while others give out information on how to prevent and detect breast cancer
I found out that my grandmother died of breast cancer when I was quite young. I never fully understood what breast cancer or any type of cancer was. I never wanted to read anything she wrote about her breast cancer because I thought it was too sad until this year when I thought of becoming an oncologist. I realized that I should learn more about cancer, so why not start with something I could possible get. My first question was what is breast cancer and the causes of it? Then it came across my mind
Breast cancer is cancer that grows from breast tissue [1]. Like other cancers, it occurs because of an interaction between external factors or personal behaviors, such as smoking, drinking and diet and about 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, meaning that they result directly from gene defects (called mutations) passed on from a parent [2]. Cancer is a foremost cause of death worldwide, 8.2 million deaths registered in 2012 [3]. Worldwide, among all types of cancer, breast
Breast cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the breast or breasts become abnormal and start multiplying without control in order to form a tumor. It can be passed down from one generation to another, or it can be an alteration in the DNA of one breast cell for reasons that are unclear and unknown. According to the American Cancer Society (2014), “Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S, exceeded only by heart disease, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths.” Genetics
“With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer” (Johnson). This quote brings light to the devastation brought upon one another from a dreadful disease called cancer. This article describes the scientific studies behind the role that antibiotics play in causing cancer. This opposing viewpoint article, Antibiotics May Be Linked to Breast Cancer, stands as a purpose to inform readers about
Come October, the entire country will once again be “emotionally manipulated into buying all things pink.” Most of us know someone who’s been affected by breast cancer, as well as the numbers associated with this disease. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and it has the second highest mortality rate among women, behind lung cancer. In an attempt to combat this horrific trend, October has been the designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. During
The target population of my research study are women. According to DeSantis, Ma, Bryan, & Jemal, (2014), the risk of breast cancer is more likely to occur in women as compared to men. The primary reason why women are more susceptible to breast cancer is that they have breast cells which are more exposed to the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. These hormones are arguably linked to the risk of breast cancer, and they increase breast cancer growth. The sampling frame of my research study will
Breast cancer is one of the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women and men throughout the United States. While the statistics are scary it may not be as bad as it seems. From scientist to doctors, people are working on finding out new information in order to help people with this disease. Hopefully soon there is an advancement introduced to the world making the fear of having breast cancer a thing of the past. With new information being found everyday there is no telling what the future
Phantom or vanishing tumor stands for a localized transudativeinterlobar pleural fluid collection in congestive heart failure. Pseudotumors commonly manifest as incidental radiographic findings in patients with disorders associated with pleural effusions, especially congestive heart failure. The name originates from its frequent resemblance to a tumor on the chest X- ray and from its tendency to vanish after appropriate management of heart failure [1]. A pseudotumor may serve as a marker of left
lungs and the abdomen. It is one of the less common types of cancer affecting approximately 2000 people each year in the UK and it is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. If it affects the lining of the lungs (the pleura) it is referred to as pleural mesothelioma. In this article I will be outlining three of the most common symptoms for this type of cancer and explaining what you should do if you suspect you have developed this condition. The pleura (lining of the lungs) is actually comprised