The document discusses breast cancer prevention and care. It outlines the stages of breast cancer based on tumor size and spread, risk factors like family history and lifestyle, and prevention methods including self-exams and healthy habits. It also covers life after treatment, noting changes and reconstructive options, and the importance of support from doctors, social workers, and groups during and after battling the disease.
5. STAGES OF BREAST CANCER
Size of the Tumor?
Effected surrounding tissue?
6. HIGH RISK POPULATION
Family or Personal cancer history
Early menarche & Late menopause
Late first childbirth
Increased age
Race
Overweight
Drinking issues
7. PREVENTION Government
Provide free medical examination.
Medicare reimbursement.
Environment and Food security