...research shows mammograms are stronger than in the past. In a recent study it has confirmed that mammograms benefit for women in their forties and fifties. Women feel confident about the benefits that are associated with a regular mammograms for finding cancer early. However, mammograms can have their limitations. A mammogram will miss some cancers, and it sometimes can lead to follow up of findings that are not cancer that could include biopsies. Women should be told about the benefits, limitations, and potential harms that are linked with regular breast cancer screening. Mammograms can miss some cancers. But considering the limitations associated with it, they remain a very effective and a valuable tool reduce the mortality or survival rate from breast cancer. Mammograms for women in their forties and fifties should be based on the individual, r health, and other serious illnesses. Age should definitely not be the reason to stop having regular mammograms. As long as a woman that is in good health and would be a candidate for the treatment, she should continue to be screened with a mammogram that is recommended by her doctor. 1. What differences are there between the Case Study results and the current healthcare industry research, trends, treatment protocols, and published data results you identified? A study that was performed on two age groups of women one age group was in their forties and the other in their fifties. This study showed that if women continue to...
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...leading cause of death due to cancer in women, with statistics from the USA showing that one in eight women will develop the disease.1 Studies in the UK show that 90% of women diagnosed in the early stages survive the disease, while this figure is only 15% if diagnosed at a later stage illustrating the importance of an effective screening programme to reduce mortality.2 In the following essay I will review various randomised control studies and cohort studies in order to establish how nationwide screening programmes best reduce mortality, looking at the targeted sector of the population and the methods in practice. I will also address how the public health sector could improve on early detection and possible policies that could be implemented. Additionally I will review whether current methods of screening for breast cancer in more economically developed countries can also be implemented in less developed countries. With 1.38 million women having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 I feel this issue is of relevance as chronic diseases such as this one show no signs of eradication in the near future and late stage treatment is both invasive for the individual and damaging to the economy.2 Before delving into the effectiveness of screening programmes the methods used to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage should be mentioned. Screening for breast cancer is usually a mammogram once a year once a woman is over 40, though women who are aware that the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene...
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...Rhetorical Analysis Assignment: Mammogram Radiation The misinformation in this wakeupworld.com article may lead to some preventable deaths. After analyzing the “How X-Ray Mammography is Accelerating the Epidemic of Cancer” article written on wakeupworld.com, I believe this website is misinforming the public about mammograms which may lead to preventable deaths. After reading this article and information on cancer.org and breastcancer.org, I decided to write about how wakeupworld.com is wrong. Females and males can get breast cancer so I want to inform the reader the right information about mammograms. In my paper, I will explain the author, message, audience, and context of the Mammogram Radiation article. The author of this article is Saver Ji. His credibility is that he is a, “Steering Committee Member of the Global GMO Free Coalition (GGFC), (and) advisory board member of the National Health Federation” (Ji, 2014). GreenMedinfo.com is the website he created (Ji, 2014). He is also is a “Patient advocate...
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...early detection of masses or abnormalities which is related to breast cancer. The most common abnormalities that may indicate breast cancer are masses and calcifications. The challenge lies in early and accurate detection to overcome the development of breast cancer that affects more and more women throughout the world. Masses appear in a mammogram as fine, granular clusters, which are often difficult to identify in a raw mammogram. Digital mammogram is one of the best technologies currently being used for diagnosing breast cancer. Breast cancer is diagnosed at advanced stages with the help of the digital mammogram image. In this paper, a method has been developed to make a supporting tool. This will make it easy and less time consuming for identification of abnormal masses in digital mammography images. The identification technique is divided into two distinct parts i.e. Formation of Homogeneous Blocks and Color Quantization after preprocessing. The type of masses, orientation of masses, shape and distribution of masses, size of masses, position of masses, density of masses, symmetry between two pair etc. are clearly sited after proposed method is executed on raw mammogram, for easy and early detection of abnormalities....
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...Cancer In the United States alone breast cancer is the second most common diagnosed cancer amongst women and men that remains a major concern in the health industry because it targets women for the most part and comes in different forms. Breast cancer is commonly formed in the breast milk ducts, lobular cancer, and inflammatory cancer. There are multiple factors that can contribute to the rise of breast cancer in women include: obesity, age, breast radiation, alcohol abuse, and genetic factors. Genetic traits such as family members already having breast cancer prior to a patient’s diagnosis can play a significant role, which many physicians agree that cancer is hereditary. Another risk related factor to breast cancer...
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...considered herself to always being on top of her yearly mammograms, without failure. One year, she added an MRI to the mammogram, which revealed she had two tumors, which turned out to be cancer. She quickly scheduled a mastectomy, thinking she was catching the cancer at an early stage, in which she found out the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. This diagnosis turned into stage 3 cancer, in which Bridget thought it was only stage 1. In recognizing early signs, it was realized that Bridget’s nipples were turning in, which lead to the recognition that she had dense breast tissue....
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...researchers, breast cancer prevalence rates rose to some extent among African American women from 2006 to 2010, resulting to rates closer to the historically higher rates among white women. However, it is unclear as to why there has been such a high increase, thus researchers have placed a lot of effort to find out about this disparity (National Cancer Institute, 2005). The most alarming breast cancer health disparities is that African American have a lower likelihood of breast cancer incidence as compared to the native American counterparts, yet they have a greater death rate with breast cancer (National Cancer Institute, 2005). The most alarming report from the National breast cancer report; the breast cancer mortality rate for women aged between 45--64 years was 60% higher for African American women than white women (56.8 and 35.6 deaths per 100,000, respectively). The rising breast cancer disparities observed between African American women and white women sound the alarm. Even though the general life span risk of breast cancer is lower for African Americans unlike with white women, the mortality rates are much higher. African American women also have a lesser 5 year survival rate at 77%, contrast to the 90% for white women. Differing with the ongoing beliefs, younger African American women up to 44 years of age, have higher breast cancer prevalence than white women. This is attributable to differences in risk factor exposure, variances in genetics, and...
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...Canyon University: HCA- 530 January 21, 2016 According to the National Cancer Institute, “12.4 percent of women born in the United States today will develop breast cancer at some time during their lives” (NIH,2012). Early detection and treatment of breast cancer is possible with the use of digital imaging through a mammogram and a clinical breast exam. The Center for Disease Control reported, “ In 2010, an estimated 75.4% women aged ≥40 years and 79.7% of women aged 50–74 years reported having a mammogram within the past 2 years” (Miller, 2012). My intent in writing this report is for our organization to capture this very crucial part of the market. My goal is to explain to you how our facility could benefit from the acquisition of a GE SenoClaire 3D Tomosynthesis system. Our facility like others in Arizona are working towards decreasing rising healthcare costs through the promotion of preventative health care and early interventions for high risk populations. I feel like our health care network could be a leader in breast health and breast cancer awareness with the right tools. Currently, “ The cost of screening mammograms is covered without copayments or deductibles. Medicare pays for annual screening mammograms for all female Medicare beneficiaries who are age 40 or older. Medicare will also pay for one baseline mammogram for female beneficiaries between the ages of 35 and 39. There is no deductible requirement for this benefit” (NIH, 2012). Secondary...
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...factors that contribute to being at risk of breast cancer and are readily available online for women. Having this set up online not only is easy to use but it makes it easy for women to access without going through the burden of seeing the doctor if you are just simply concerned of the risks that you need to be aware of. The triple test – is the three tests highly recommended for doctors to use when checking for abnormalities in the breast or change in the breast. Though not all women will need all three parts, it is dependant on the circumstance. Better health channel (2015) outlines the three tests are: - A clinical breast examination and taking a personal history - Imaging tests (mammogram, ultrasound and/or MRI) - A biopsy to remove cells or tissue for examination Department of health (2013) explains BreastScreen Australia is a government-funded, national breast cancer-screening program that offers mammography screening. This is particularly aimed at women at ages 50-69 years of age and they are routinely reminded to get their mammogram re-done every two years. BreastScreen Australia uses mammograms as it is the only proven technology to detect breast cancer and it is also the most effective screening test to detect. There are over 500 free screening locations Australia wide including some mobile units, which accommodate to the rural areas of Australia. Every day 7 women die in Australia from breast cancer on average. Early detection of breast cancer is the only...
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...another year from anyone's life.How does the money you donated help fight breast cancer you ask ? Money you donate through the Making Strides program help the American Cancer Society save lives in many ways. Helping womens staying well We know that finding breast cancer early, when it's easiest to treat, can mean the difference between life and death. So we provide...
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...Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Guidelines Screening Mammography in Women 40 to 49 Years of Age: A Systematic Review for the American College of Physicians Katrina Armstrong, MD, MSCE; Elizabeth Moye, BA; Sankey Williams, MD; Jesse A. Berlin, ScD; and Eileen E. Reynolds, MD Background: The risks and benefits of mammography screening among women 40 to 49 years of age remain an important issue for clinical practice. Purpose: To evaluate the evidence about the risks and benefits of mammography screening for women 40 to 49 years of age. Data Sources: English-language publications in MEDLINE (1966 – 2005), Pre-MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and references of selected studies through May 2005. Study Selection: Previous systematic reviews; randomized, controlled trials; and observational studies. Data Extraction: Two independent reviewers. Data Synthesis: In addition to publications from the original mammography trials, 117 studies were included in the review. Metaanalyses of randomized, controlled trials demonstrate a 7% to 23% reduction in breast cancer mortality rates with screening mammography in women 40 to 49 years of age. Screening mammography is associated with an increased risk for mastectomy but a decreased risk for adjuvant chemotherapy and hormone therapy. The risk for death due to breast cancer from the radiation exposure involved in mammography screening is small and is outweighed by a reduction in breast cancer mortality...
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...Thesis: Self-examinations, clinical breast exams and mammograms are three of the best ways to detect breast cancer early and thus save lives. Introduction: The reality of breast cancer hit home with me in June 2008, when a co-worker of mine was diagnosed with stage one breast caner. Through a routine self- examination she felt an abnormal spot on her breast. The next day she had a clinical breast exam and mammogram to help determine what she had found. Being knowledgeable about early detection of breast cancer can save your life, as it did hers. There are several different types of screening techniques. The chances of dying from breast cancer have decreased over the recent years which are probably the result of finding the cancer early (American Cancer Society, 2010a). In 2010, there were still over 39,000 deaths caused by breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2010b). Self-examinations, clinical breast exams and mammograms are three of the best ways to detect breast cancer early and thus save lives. I am going to briefly talk about self-examinations, clinical breast exams and mammograms and what can do to become more aware of your body. Visual Aid: (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). Main Points: 1. Self- examinations a. Research show that performing a self- examination plays a small role in finding breast cancer but being aware of what is normal in your breast can help determine any differences (American Cancer Society, 2010c). b. Performing this exam...
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...Aaron Woodruff RIS 4383 Mammography I DCIS vs LCIS November 15, 2012 Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. One form of cancer that affects both men and women is breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second cause of death in women in the Unites States. According to Andolina and Lille “The year 2009 projections are 256,560 new cases of breast cancer will occur in the United States, and an additional 40,170 women will die of the disease. This means that every 12 minutes a women will develop breast cancer and one will die.” There are several types of breast cancers that are common. However, this paper will be centralized on two. These two are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). In this paper, I will define these types, elaborate on the differences between the two and I will discuss the prognosis and the diagnosis. In concluding, I will give a brief recap of everything covered and state what I feel should be done about this trending epidemic that is affecting our nation as a whole. Ductal carcinoma in situ is defined as a cancer that starts in the ductal system of the breast. The ductal system of the breast is the part of the breast that produces milk for breast feeding. Ductal carcinoma is a non-invasive cancer. A non-invasive cancer is a cancer in which the cells remain in their place of beginning. In this type of cancer, the cancer cells usually spread into the breast tissue. However, because...
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...Preventative measures How does physical barrier work to prevent diseases? Physical barriers that are always ready and prepared to defend the body from infection these include your skin, tears, mucus and stomach acid. The skins forms a protective layer shielding the blood vessel, organs, bones, muscles and nerves, when there is a cut or tear in the surface of the skin which provides an entrance. Glands beneath the skin produce the skin produce an enzyme which helps kill bacteria The function of the immune system is to protect the body from harmful substances, such as pathogens and environmental pollution. The immune system provides three lines of defence. How does chemical defences help prevent diseases? The chemical defences recognise and destroys foreign substance and organism which enters the body. The body can distinguish between the body’s tissue and antigens. This allows cells of the immune alliances to identify and destroy only those enemy antigens How does Phagocytosis work to help prevent diseases? The two cells, macrophages and neutrophils both are white blood cells which remove bacteria, dead tissue cells and other tissue in the spleen called red pulp which helps remove red blood cells How do antibodies work to help prevent diseases? When an antigen enters the body, the immune system produces antibodies against it. Once a person has had a disease they don’t normally catch it again because the body produces memory cells that are specific to that antigen...
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...Inadequate access to health care.Individual and Behavioral factors.Education inequalities Black Women have Higher Death rate from breast cancer than other women..Nearly 40,000 women die every year from breast cancer.Black women are %40 more likely to die from Brest cancer than white women. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths,among women in the US.The reason for this fact is because of the fewer economical and social resources,genetic,and lack of information,in compare to the aggressiveness of the cancer.The federal Government and the health facilities should play a big rule by implementing the affordable care act, and to educate the women about the preventive benefit and coverage provided by the law, including coverage of mammograms with out co-pay,beginning in 2014.Increase the programs that raise up the knowledge and the awareness among these women such as ,The early detection programs,and the follow up care. The local health agencies,the medical field personnel,Doctors and Nurses,have the big role in treating and educating these women about the dangerous of the disease,using there tools like ,the electronic system,and remind them about the mammogram procedure,and the early detection training programs. Women also play their side,by increasing communication with their doctors, letting them aware about their general health condition,getting the recommended mammograms and to follow...
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