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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 83 days remain until the end of the year.1604 – Kepler's Supernova is the most recent supernova to be observed within the Milky Way.1635 – Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after...
Physical symptoms of breast cancer

Physical symptoms of breast cancer

Physical symptoms of breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer across the globe, and the number one cancer in women.
How to conduct a breast self-exam

How to conduct a breast self-exam

How to conduct a breast self-exam

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Catching cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be treated most successfully, can increase the chances individuals who develop the disease go on to live long, healthy lives.
Invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for 70 to 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses in women and men.

Invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for 70 to 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses in women and men.

Invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for 70 to 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses in women and men.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The term “breast cancer” does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous.
Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Breast cancer poses a greater threat to women’s lives in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI), which is a metric used by the United Nations Development Programme to gauge a country’s average achievement in areas such as healthy life and standard of living.WHO data indicates one in 12...
A look at inherited breast cancer

A look at inherited breast cancer

A look at inherited breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Individuals can make various changes to their lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer.
Did you Now?

Did you Now?

Did you Now?

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Breast cancer incidence rates vary by age and location.BreastCancer.org reports that breast cancer incidence rates in the United States began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades.
Did you Now?

Did you Now?

Did you Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases can be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors.
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