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2. PRESENTED BY:
L. KAMALA DEVI
M.Sc (N) II YEAR
OBG DEPT

3.  2nd leading cause of death
 2nd most common cancer
 Incidence increases with age
 All women are at risk

4. Ductal Carcinoma
 Originate in ducts that carry milk to nipples
 If cancer confined to duct = in situ (DCIS)
 Usually found on mammogram
 If moved beyond duct = invasive or infiltrating
Lobular Carcinoma
rare

5.  Breast cancer is always caused by a genetic
abnormality (a “mistake” in the genetic
material). However, only 5-10% of cancers
are due to an abnormality inherited from
your mother or father. About 90% of breast
cancers are due to genetic abnormalities
that happen as a result of the aging process
and the “wear and tear” of life in general.

6. Gender: female (1% males)
Race: more common in whites
Age: increases as a woman gets
older.
Relative : (mother or sister)
Menstrual history :early on set,
late menopause
Childbirth: first child After the age of
30 or having no children at all
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are protective against breast
cancer

7. Obesity
Diet: Fat
Alcohol
Lack of Physical Activity ; Stress
Radiation Exposure
History of cancer: breast, uterus, cervix,
ovary
Hormones: estrogens in Hormone
replacement therapy & Birth control pills
Genetics : certain conditions that are
inheritated
> 70% have no risk factors

8. 8
Most common:
lump or
thickening in
breast. Often
painless
Change in color
or appearance
of areola
Redness or pitting
of skin over the
breast, like the
skin of an orange
Discharge
or
bleeding
Change in size
or contours of
breast

11. All
women are
at risk
Obesity Exercise
Breastfeeding Alcohol
Hormone
Replacement
Therapy
Not having
children

12. A Good Breast Health Plan
 Self Awareness (Monthly Self Exams)
(BSE)
 Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
 Mammograms

13.  Opportunity for woman
to become familiar with
her breasts
 Monthly exam of the
breasts and underarm
area
 May discover any
changes early
 Begin at age 20,
continue monthly

14.  Menstruating women- 5 to 7
days after the beginning of
their period
 Menopausal women -
same date each month
 Pregnant women –
same date each month
 Takes about 10 minutes
 Perform BSE at least
once a month
 Examine all breast tissue

16.  Fear
 Embarrassment
 Youth
 Lack of knowledge
 Too busy, forgetfulness

17.  Performed by doctor
or trained nurse
practitioner
 Annually for women
over 40yrs
 At least every 3 years
for women between 20
and 40 yrs
 More frequent
examination for high
risk patients

18.  Surgery
 Radiation Therapy
 Chemotherapy
 Hormonal Therapy
Surgery
 Lumpectomy
 Modified Radical
Mastectomy
 Radical Mastectomy
(rare)
Reconstruction

19.  Pre and Post Tissue and Implants Combined
Pre and Post Expander and Implant

20. •Radiation Therapy
•Chemotherapy
•Hormonal Therapy
As a adjunct to surgery depending
on stage of cancer

26. THANK YOU
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