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The number of new breast cancer cases among women is increasing in almost all Western countries Although late age at first child birth and genetics are shown to contribute to the increase in breast c. Leisha. A. . Emens. , M.D., . Ph.D. Associate Professor . of Oncology . Tumor . Immunology and Breast . Cancer . Research . Programs. Johns Hopkins University. Conflict of Interest Statement. Biosante. †Source: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2011 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2014. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/uscs. (full site) . What’s New to Know?. The Issue of Breast Density. Catherine Babcook MD. Partner, Mountain Medical Physician Specialists. Medical Director of Breast Imaging McKay Dee Hospital Center. Disclosure. This presentation has no commercial content, promotes no commercial vendor and is not supported financially by any commercial vendor. I receive no financial remuneration from any commercial vendor related to this presentation.. DR. A. AKHATOR FWACS, FICS. SENIOR LECTURER DELSU . CONSULTANT SURGEON DELSUTH. PRE-TEST. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Nigeria . Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related deaths. The Obstetrics & Gynecological Society of Bhopal. &. AMPOGS . Research Public Welfare Society. Screening tools. Clinical Breast examination. Breast self examination. Mammography. Ultrasonography/. Breast Cancer Overview. The . most common breast cancer starts in cells of the . ducts.. Breast . cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the U.S. . Reference . 2. Breast Cancer Statistics. Friday 27. th. January 2017. Research Report. Clinical Research Network. West of England. Clinical Research Network & Cancer Services. West . ofEngland. SWAG - Somerset . Wiltsire. Avon & Gloucestershire. Susan M. Domchek, MD. Basser Professor of Oncology. University of Pennsylvania . Sex. Age. Family . history. Depends on specific of family history. Depends on whether there is a k. nown . genetic . susceptibility. Generosa. . Grana. , MD. Professor, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Director, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Overview. Factors that affect breast cancer risk. Tools to assess risk. Role of genetics in this process. For Fellows November 2016. American Cancer Society, 2015 Statistics. Risk Factors. Female. Age: median 57-62. Family history. Previous biopsies. Atypical changes. BRCA positive. Hormone replacement. Alcohol use. Inspection. Size. S. ymmetry (some variation is normal) . Shape. Contour (flattening, masses, and dimpling). S. kin (color, edema, rashes, thickening, and venous pattern). S. cars (previous surgery, injuries). BRCA2 is a tumor suppressor gene responsible for DNA repair . BRCA2 was discovered in breast cancer tumors of patients without BRCA1 mutations. Mice knockouts discovered that BRCA2 is directly involved in double strand break repair. group. of diseases. . All forms of cancer cause cells in the body to change and grow out of control. . Most types of cancer cells form a lump or mass called a . tumor. . . The tumor can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Cells from the tumor can break away and travel to other parts of the body. There they can continue to grow. . March 2019. Preview/Introduction. The Risk of Breast Cancer to Women. Does Mammography Save Lives?. When to Start and How Often Should Women Screen?. Risks Versus Benefits of Mammography. Breast Cancer: The Impact on Women.