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Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer of
breast tissue. Worldwide, it
is the most common form of
cancer in females, affecting
approximately 1 out of 11-12
women at some stage of their
life in the Western world.
Although significant effort ... > full story
BRCA1
BRCA1 (breast cancer 1,
early onset) is a human gene
that belongs to a class of
genes known as tumor
suppressor genes. Like many
other tumor suppressor
genes, BRCA1 regulates the
cycle of cell division by
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Metastasis
Metastasis is the spread of
cancer from its primary site
to other places in the body
(e.g., brain, liver). Cancer
cells can break away from a
primary tumor, penetrate
into lymphatic and blood
vessels, circulate through
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Mammography
Mammography is the process
of using low-dose X-rays
(usually around 0.7 mSv) to
examine the human breast. It
is used to look for
different types of tumors
and cysts. Mammography has
been proven to reduce
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Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking ... > more -
Tumor suppressor gene
A tumor suppressor gene is a gene that reduces the probability that a cell in a multicellular organism will turn into a tumor cell. A mutation or deletion of such a gene will increase the probability ... > more -
Carcinogen
In pathology, a carcinogen is any substance or agent that promotes cancer. Carcinogens are also often, but not necessarily, mutagens or teratogens. Carcinogens may cause cancer by altering cellular ... > more -
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a system of medical treatment for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on the assumption that it may prevent discomfort and health problems caused by ... > more -
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Lavender oil
Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Two forms are distinguished, Lavender Flower Oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, ... > more -
Health benefits of tea
The possible beneficial health effects of tea consumption have been suggested and supported by some studies, but others have not found beneficial effects. Studies claim that the polyphenol content of ... > more
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