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When did men start getting breast cancer?
Men have always gotten breast cancer.
How did breast cancer start?
Pigs doing donkeys
When did more women start dying of lung cancer than breast cancer?
1980
Where on the breast does breast cancer start?
The truth is that it could start anywhere on your breast. But most of the times breast cancers start on your left breast and on outer and upper quadrant (if you divide breast in four parts by two perpendicular lines).
When did the breast cancer foundation start?
"Susan G. Komen For The Cure" was begun as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 in Dallas, Texas. Nancy Brinker, Susan's sister, founded the charity following Komen's death from breast cancer in 1980.
Where can I found more information about breast cancer screening?
There is plenty of information online about breast cancer screening. Your doctor is a great place to start. Maybe he or she can give you some pamphlets to read.
Can you get breast cancer if you start your period at the age 11?
Starting your period has nothing to do with breast cancer risk. And, although many who are misinformed will tell you that breast cancer can affect anyone, it can't. Age 11 does NOT get breast cancer.
Can you have breast cancer in one breast but not the other?
It honestly depends on what condition you are diagnosed with for example you could go for a screening, find out that you have a small cancer tissue- for example- then go for another screening and find out you have cancer tissues in both breasts. Everybody is diffrent. Be more specific the next time you ask a question about breast cancer :)
When did breast cancer start?
Breast cancer most often begins with cells inside the milk-producing ducts. Advanced breast cancer can also begin within the glandular tissue called lobules or in other cells or tissue within the breast.Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the encompassing tissueChange within the size, shape or appearance of a breastChanges to heal the breast, like dimplingA newly inverted nipplePeeling, flaking or crusting of the colorized area of skin surrounding the nipple or breast skinRedness or pitting of healing your breast, just like the skin of an orange
What is mammogram and at what age should you start getting them?
A mammogram is a routine test to examine the breast for any abnormalities. It can be slightly uncomfortable, basically they xray your breast in simple terms. Your doctor can tell you when you should start receiving mammograms yearly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should start a yearly exam in your 20's. Also, as prevelant as breast cancer has been recently, women are getting it at earlier ages. Typically around your late 30's early 40's is when they recommend to start the yearly mammogram exam
How is a women inheriting a mutated BRCA1 gene at a higher risk for breast cancer?
Their risk is higher because they have an unfortunate "head-start" on accumulating the mutations that lead to cancer.
What does the pink ribbon for breast cancer mean?
Pink RibbonThe pink ribbon is now an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. It is worn to show support for those whose lives have been touched by this disease. The more it is worn, the greater the chances that the public will associate it with breast cancer. This concept works in the same way as a coporate logo or tagline.
