Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer, Public Health

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Shauna Burke

Document Summary

Ophs foundations (ontario public health services: principles: If the incidence of a cancer is very low in the general population or in a demographic group (young women with breast cancer) they are often misdiagnosed or ignored (ccs) Closing the gap: a strategic plan aya progress review group. Cancer is the main cause of early death among young adult women. Almost 2/3 of young adult cancers occur in young women, of these breast cancer is the most common. There are relatively scant data to support either an environmental causation or an inherited predisposition to cancer in this age group. At present, most cancer in this age group appears to be sporadic and random. Need to be aware, know their bodies, know their breasts, understand their risk, seek appropriate medical attention. Delays and diagnosis and treatment can be reduced by seeking regular and prompt medical care, especially if ayas are aware of unusual changes to their skin, breasts, or testes.