Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs from the action of cells from the breast. It grew through the division process in excess of the rate of organ needs and then attack the organs and tissues in the vicinity. These cancer cells are able to free itself from the original tumor and enter the bloodstream once perlimpahan system (Lymphatic system). This is also the manner and method of breast cancer invaded other organs, parts of the sufferer. This transmission process is also known as metastasis.This disease is not happen to women only,it even can harm a man.
About 1% of breast cancer each year in the United States consists of men. This trend upward in the United States. A total of 1.690 new cases are found in men each year (about 2005), and about 460 will die from the disease. Breast cancer has increased by almost 50% in the last 3-4 years.
Men should not die from the disease just because they were not aware of this disease occurs in men as well. Men with a history of breast cancer among family members should check themselves regularly and see their doctor as soon as they see a change. Their treatment with the treatment of women. The earlier the cancer is detected, the better the chances of successful treatment.
In the West, the majority of male breast cancer cases among patients in their 50s or 60s. Just like women, breast cancer gene (BRCA2) also affect men and increase their risk of breast cancer.In Malaysia, the National Cancer Registry reported 56 new cases of male breast cancer in 2002 and 24 new cases in 2003.
In 2002, breast cancer was detected in 26 Malay, 22 Chinese and 5 Indian men. 71% (40 of them) were diagnosed in those aged 50 years or more.Out of the 24 new cases reported in 2003, 11 were Chinese, seven are ethnic Malays. 71% were aged over 50 years.
In conlusion,we should take care of our health in order to prevent this from spread among our community.
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