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An Overview
Over 70 percent of breast
cancer cases occur in women with no identifiable risk factors.Thirteen
and a half thousand women die from breast cancer in the UK each year.
But the 5 year survival rate for all women diagnosed with breast cancer
is 85%. If the cancer was confined to the breast, the rate is 95%.
If you have now confirmed to your own satisfaction that a lump is almost
certainly present, or definitely present, your next move is to consult
your doctor. If his view coincides with yours, he will then proceed
to urgent referral to a surgical colleague, preferably someone who is
experienced in this field. What follows is a stage of planned investigation.
You will, of course, be examined again. The lump will be defined as
to location and a mammogram (an X-ray) of the area will be carried out.
This type of examination detects cancer at an early stage, even before
a lump has become palpable and that is why it is an important tool in
regular screening programmes. These programmes usually are offered to
women in their 40th year or those under that age who have a family history
of breast cancer.
N.B. In some countries Breast Self Examination is referred to as
BSE, an unfortunate connotation particularly to the peoples of Europe.
Orthodox Treatment:
Please refer to breast
cancer for more detailed information.
Dietary and Lifestyle Conditions:
Please refer to breast
cancer for more detailed information.
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