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A model to prevent benign breast diseases (BBD) and/or breast cancers using warm running water and massage (or tap)
Abstract: Abstract Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women in the world. Benign breast diseases (BBD), such as breast gland hyperplasia, and hypoxic and/or anoxic microenvironment, could increase breast cancer risk. Aim: In this study, I propose a the..
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A brief overview of the role of CA 15.3 in breast cancer
Review: Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) is an epitope of the transmembrane glycoprotein MUC1 (mucin 1 or polymorphic epithelial mucin). Mucins line the surface of epithelial cells in several organs and protect the body from infections as prevent the pathogen from reaching the cell surface. It is overexpressed in several cancer..
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Benign breast disorders: An insight with a detailed literature review
Abstract : The term Benign Breast Disorders can be defined as any non malignant breast condition and includes a wide range of clinical and pathological entities. A clear understanding of BBDs is needed to provide appropriate counseling for the affected individuals, initiate treatment and avoid unnecessary anxiety and follow up. T..
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Biomarkers of Breast Cancer Cell Lines A; Pilot Study on Human Breast Cancer Metabolomics
Abstract: Metabolism of a cancer cell is significantly different from that of a normal cell. Therefore the metabolites of a breast cancer cell are also different from the metabolites of a normal breast epithelial cell and identification of the altered metabolites in body fluids may help us identify the presense of cancer in the ..
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Impact of Breast Pain on Health Care Utilisation in a Clinic Based Sample and its Associated Life Style Factors
Abstract: Objectives: Mastalgia is a common presentation in breast new patient clinic in the UK and poses significant pressure on the utilisation of breast services. A prospective descriptive study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of breast pain, aetiology and associated pattern of health care utilisation.Method: We as..
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Primary Chondrosarcoma Of The Breast: A Case Report
Abstract : Sarcomas of the breast are relatively rare and account for 1% of all primary malignant tumors of the breast. We present a case of a pure chondrosarcoma of the breast in a fifty-four-year-old man. Histological characteristics were similar to those described in other localizations. The prognosis is likely to be the same ..
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Pagets Disease Of The Nipple
Case Discussion: A 38-year-old female diagnosed and treated for wet eczema of left nipple for 3 months was referred for further management due to failure of the dermatological management. The patient had no other symptoms and general examination was unremarkable. Local examination of the left breast revealed weeping dermatitis involvin..
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Segmentation And Characterization Of Masses In The Digital Mammograms
Abstract: Breast tumor segmentation is needed for monitoring and quantifying breast cancer. However, automated tumor segmentation in mammograms poses many challenges with regard to characteristics of an image. A comparison of two different semi-automated methods, viz., modified gradient magnitude region growing technique (MGMRGT..
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A Rare Tumor Of The Breast: Solid Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Abstract : Background:Solid neuroendocine carcinoma of breast (NECB) is extremely rare. In this paper, we present a case of inflammatory primary solid neuroendocrine carcinoma of breast managed by surgery and chemotherapy and a brief review of the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, pathologic features, treatment, and pro..
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Mammograms Feature Extraction using Fuzzy Surface
Abstract: Mammography is the most contemporary option for the premature detection of breast cancer in women. The principal feature within the breast region is the breast contour. Extraction of the breast region and delineation of the breast contour is an essential pre-processing step in the process of computer aided detection. P..
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- A brief overview of the role of CA 15.3 in breast cancer ... on 25th Jul 2017
- Benign breast disorders: An insight with a detailed literature review ... on 24th Jan 2015
- Segmentation And Characterization Of Masses In The Digital Mammograms ... on 17th Jun 2014
- Biomarkers of Breast Cancer Cell Lines A; Pilot Study on Human Breast Cancer Met... on 12th Jun 2014
- Impact of Breast Pain on Health Care Utilisation in a Clinic Based Sample and it... on 12th Jun 2014
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