Breast Cancer Essay

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which are inside of every human cell. In fact, there are thousands of mitochondria in a cell. A large percent of breast cancers originate in the mammary ducts of the breasts. A small amount starts in the lobules. By the time a lump can be felt and discovered, the cells have been dividing and growing for a long time. The quicker breast cancer is discovered, diagnosed, and treated the survival rate becomes much greater in comparison to non –treatment. (A&P 3)

A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most devastating things woman can hear. After such shocking news, it is normal to feel a range of emotions from despair to rage. But for some patients, even once the initial confusion and grief have dissipated, a serious mental issues may develop. Patients can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone. Breast cancer treatment is done in several different ways. A cancer doctor will help decided which treatment is best for the patient. Cancer can be treated through surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and radiation therapy. (CDC 1)

The fight to find a cure for breast cancer is on-going. Researchers are continually develop and test drugs and other treatments that may help. One treatment that I have found interesting is monoclonal antibodies which normally, the body immune system recognizes a foreign invader such as infection and will produce antibodies to help fight it off. Since the body does not recognize cancer cells as a type of foreign invader, antibodies are often not produced. Monoclonal antibodies, which are produce in a lab, are being developed to work alone or together with chemotherapy and radiation to find out and specifically attack cancer cells. As one can see, one must be very courageous to be able to overcome breast cancer. It not only takes courage within the heart, but it takes physical courage as well to overcome the pain. In conclusion, breast cancer might be tough to go through, but people must continue to stay strong through it all. (ACS 4)

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