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2 Responses to “What Are The Causes, Symtoms And Prevention For Breast Cancer?”
Denisedd Says:
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in men and women.[1] Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted)[2] and the fifth most common cause of cancer death.[3] Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women.[2] In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths).[3] The number of cases worldwide has significantly increased since the 1970s, a phenomenon partly blamed on modern lifestyles in the Western world.[4][5]
The incidence of breast cancer varies greatly around the world, being lower in less-developed countries and greatest in the more-developed countries. In the twelve world regions, the annual age-standardized incidence rates per 100,000 women are as follows: in Eastern Asia, 18; South Central Asia, 22; sub-Saharan Africa, 22; South-Eastern Asia, 26; North Africa and Western Asia, 28; South and Central America, 42; Eastern Europe, 49; Southern Europe, 56; Northern Europe, 73; Oceania, 74; Western Europe, 78; and in North America, 90.[6]
Women in the United States have the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the world; 141 among white women and 122 among African American women.[7][8] Among women in the US, breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer).[8] Women in the US have a 1 in 8 (12.5%) lifetime chance of developing invasive breast cancer and a 1 in 35 (3%) chance of breast cancer causing their death.[8] In 2007, breast cancer was expected to cause 40,910 deaths in the US (7% of cancer deaths; almost 2% of all deaths).[9]
In the US, both incidence and death rates for breast cancer have been declining in the last few years.[10][9] Nevertheless, a US study conducted in 2005 by the Society for Women’s Health Research indicated that breast cancer remains the most feared disease,[11] even though heart disease is a much more common cause of death among women.[12]
Because the breast is composed of identical tissues in males and females, breast cancer also occurs in males.[13][14] Incidences of breast cancer in men are approximately 100 times less common than in women, but men with breast cancer are considered to have the same statistical survival rates as women.[15]
Louise Says:
Breast cancer is an issue that receives no small amount of attention these days and with good reason. The National Cancer Institute estimates that, in the United States alone, more than 180,000 women will be afflicted with the disease. More than 40,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2008. x-ray, health
A number of studies have shown that tea can have some beneficial effects when it comes to breast cancer. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Mississippi, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) “significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice.” EGCG is an antioxidant found in especially high concentrations in green tea.
Earlier research, results of which were published in the Journal of Cancer Biology and Therapy, arrived at a similar conclusion. Researchers discovered that green tea has an antitumor effect in breast cancer cells. They also pointed to other studies that found that the risk of breast cancer is reduced in Asian countries where green tea consumption tends to be higher.
Another study seemed to support the notion that tea-drinking Asians were at a lower risk for breast cancer. In 2004 and 2005 a group of Chinese and Australian researchers conducted tests on female subjects, aged 20-87, in southeast China. They concluded “that regular consumption of green tea can protect against breast cancer.” For information on a similar study, look here.
“A meta-analysis of epidemiological studies” conducted by researchers in the United States also supported the notion that green tea consumption might lower the risk of breast cancer. They did find, however, “a modest increase in risk associated with black tea intake.” But a more recent study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found no link between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in men and women.[1] Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted)[2] and the fifth most common cause of cancer death.[3] Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women.[2] In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths).[3] The number of cases worldwide has significantly increased since the 1970s, a phenomenon partly blamed on modern lifestyles in the Western world.[4][5]
The incidence of breast cancer varies greatly around the world, being lower in less-developed countries and greatest in the more-developed countries. In the twelve world regions, the annual age-standardized incidence rates per 100,000 women are as follows: in Eastern Asia, 18; South Central Asia, 22; sub-Saharan Africa, 22; South-Eastern Asia, 26; North Africa and Western Asia, 28; South and Central America, 42; Eastern Europe, 49; Southern Europe, 56; Northern Europe, 73; Oceania, 74; Western Europe, 78; and in North America, 90.[6]
Women in the United States have the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the world; 141 among white women and 122 among African American women.[7][8] Among women in the US, breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer).[8] Women in the US have a 1 in 8 (12.5%) lifetime chance of developing invasive breast cancer and a 1 in 35 (3%) chance of breast cancer causing their death.[8] In 2007, breast cancer was expected to cause 40,910 deaths in the US (7% of cancer deaths; almost 2% of all deaths).[9]
In the US, both incidence and death rates for breast cancer have been declining in the last few years.[10][9] Nevertheless, a US study conducted in 2005 by the Society for Women’s Health Research indicated that breast cancer remains the most feared disease,[11] even though heart disease is a much more common cause of death among women.[12]
Because the breast is composed of identical tissues in males and females, breast cancer also occurs in males.[13][14] Incidences of breast cancer in men are approximately 100 times less common than in women, but men with breast cancer are considered to have the same statistical survival rates as women.[15]
Breast cancer is an issue that receives no small amount of attention these days and with good reason. The National Cancer Institute estimates that, in the United States alone, more than 180,000 women will be afflicted with the disease. More than 40,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2008. x-ray, health
A number of studies have shown that tea can have some beneficial effects when it comes to breast cancer. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Mississippi, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) “significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice.” EGCG is an antioxidant found in especially high concentrations in green tea.
Earlier research, results of which were published in the Journal of Cancer Biology and Therapy, arrived at a similar conclusion. Researchers discovered that green tea has an antitumor effect in breast cancer cells. They also pointed to other studies that found that the risk of breast cancer is reduced in Asian countries where green tea consumption tends to be higher.
Another study seemed to support the notion that tea-drinking Asians were at a lower risk for breast cancer. In 2004 and 2005 a group of Chinese and Australian researchers conducted tests on female subjects, aged 20-87, in southeast China. They concluded “that regular consumption of green tea can protect against breast cancer.” For information on a similar study, look here.
“A meta-analysis of epidemiological studies” conducted by researchers in the United States also supported the notion that green tea consumption might lower the risk of breast cancer. They did find, however, “a modest increase in risk associated with black tea intake.” But a more recent study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found no link between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of breast cancer.