Breast+Cancer+Effects+by+Eric+and+Lesley

Home ~ Effect ~ Treatment ~ Cause ~ Prevention ~ Other ~ Note Taking ~ MLA There are many various effects and symptons of breast cancer, all of which will eventually lead to cancer cell overmutation and probably death if not detected and treated in time. Some signs of breast cancer are: 1. Lump on or near breasts - it's actually a tumor full of cancer cells. The feel of the lump should be different from most bumps on the breast, and women should regularly check their breasts for lumps. 2. The nipple might became tenderer. 3. Abnormal breast pain. 4. The skin of the breast, areola, or nipple might become scaly, red, or swollen. 5. There might be dimples formed on the skin. 6. Rashes //may// occur, and that would possibly be a sign of cancer. 7. Nipple discharge Long-Term Symptons of breast cancer would include osteoporosis, and infertility Even though there are many effects of breast cancer, most effects of Breast Cancer come from the treatment. Some short-term effects of breast cancer treatment may include: - poor wound healing - abnormal pain surges - risk of infection - bleeding (If a women recieves any of the symptons mentioned above, they should immediately contact a doctor) - Inbalance or shift in weight due to loss of breast, especially if the woman had big breasts [These woman are going through physical therapy in order to help combat the side effects of breast cancer treatment. (Loss of Balance)] - permanent loss of muscle strength - stiffness in muscles - numbess or tingling in arms, chests, and breast area due to injured of cut nerves If lymph nodes are removed, then the flow of lymph nodes is reduced in your arm, which leads to a higher chance of infection Long-term effects of breast cancer treatment include - nausea - sleeplessness - hot flashes - night sweats - excessive sweating - skin may be more susceptible to dryness, redness, and itchiness - may be an increased risk of heart disese, due to the drug Herceptin used in chemotherapy

Quiz Question Check: List 5 well-known short term symptons of Breast Cancer and 2 long-term symptons of Breast Cancer.