For many women, breasts are a very visible symbol of femininity, “ a focal point of sexuality or fashion as well as a proud source of nurturing new life. For others, the breast is a body part shrouded by custom and religious taboos”. Breasts are made up of several kinds of cells: adipose (fatty tissue), stroma (connective tissue), and the epithelium that forms milk-producing glands. Breast size depends on heredity and body weight. A common misconception is that the larger the breast the greater the risk for breast cancer. VERY UNTRUE.

There is not just one contributing factor to the existence of breast cancer. There are numerous causes and by studying these factors we can see who is at high risk. Women between the ages of 25-29 who have used or are using oral contraceptives ar

“Historically, in the United States, black have had a lower incidence of breast cancer than whites, but unfortunately the survival rate for blacks is lower than the survival rate for whites.” This is said to be because of the great difference in access to medical care. “In Canada the age adjusted risk among First Nations women seems to be lower than that among Caucasians.” “Since ethnic groups who migrate to North America form areas of lower risk (Japan, Southeast Asia) adopt the higher risk of the ‘average’ woman in North America within 1-2 generations. This strongly suggests that the influences of race, ethnic background and genetics have little, if any role compared to diet, lifestyle or other environmental factors.”

its job and therefore uncontrolled cell division occurs and this becomes a tumor.

Another gene which is similar in function to P53 is ataxia telangilctasia mutated or

Breast Cancer since it prevents cell growth. If any damage occurs in this gene,

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