Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer



The Killer Symptoms

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February 26, 2003



Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of death for women 40-44 years of age. It is second to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. While breast cancer has increased rapidly over the past 30 years. The mortality rate has recently demonstrated a slight decrease, reflecting better cure rates for earlier stage lesions. Today with the knowledge of how breast cancer behaves, there are many new options and alternatives available for women facing this diagnosis.
Today scientists think that cancer in some cases may break away from the primary tumor in the breast and begin to metastasize even when the disease is in an early stage. Therefore, you may have additional treatment recommended after your primary breast treatment. About 80% of breast cancers are diagnosed in women over the age of 50. Breast cancers may be inherited. If your mother, ...