Wednesday, July 8, 2009

What is the mode of inheritance of breast cancer

What is the mode of inheritance of breast cancer?
For my Biology class, we are doing a mini-symposium on genetic disorders. One of the topics i have to cover is mode of inheritance. Could anyone tell me what the mode of inheritance for breast cancer is?
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This site, http://www.ispub.com/journal/the_internet_journal_of_advanced_nursing_practice/volume_10_number_1_8/article/understanding_the_genetics_of_breast_cancer_a_clinical_overview.html Provides the information you're looking for. They explain the genetics of breast cancer far better than I could.
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Hereditary breast cancer is rare; only 5 â€“ 10% of all breast cancer cases are hereditary, and breast cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 is even less likely to be hereditary. There are two rare inherited faulty genes known to be responsible for hereditary breast cancer, Brca1 and Brca2. These genes can only be passed from parent (either one) to child. If someone inherits one of the faulty genes, each of his/her children has a 50% chance of inheriting that gene. Any child they have who inherits the gene has a 50% chance of passing it on to their own children. If any of their children donâ€™t inherit the gene, nor will their own children Inheriting one of the genes does not mean one will definitely get breast cancer; thatâ€™s a 50 â€“ 80% chance over a lifetime of around 75 years for a female, and for a male the risk is 1% with the BRCA1 gene and 6% with the BRCA2 gene over a lifetime

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

How many of you out there have heard of inflammatory breast cancer

How many of you out there have heard of inflammatory breast cancer?
this is a very dangerous form of breast cancer few women know about. made more dangerous by women not getting treatment for it. Symptoms different than regular breast cancer affects women of all ages even young teens. please educate yourself now! possibly save your own or someone you love's life. my reason for asking is that I want other people to be aware that there are other types out there and to be informed. I don't want people to die because they had never heard of this.
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Odd you should mention this topic, Rebecca, 'cause just this week I received an email with a video about inflammatory breast cancer. I forwarded it to many of my friends and then deleted it. Now I wish I still had it to send to you. It was very interesting and also quite upsetting. Thanks for bringing the subject to our attention! I'd never heard of it prior to receiving the email! gere
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Did you know that there are 13 subtypes of breast cancer and this is only one rare one. Do you know what the symptoms are for any of them? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer/HQ00348 Do you also know that there are over 200 different types of cancer and just as many subtypes of those cancers? Did you know that there are even more rare cancers? Types of cancer list (common) http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/alphalist Did you know that cancer is rare in teens and young people . . did you know that there are some cancers that a teen or young adult are for more likely to get than IBC? Do you know any of the symptoms for the type of cancer that might affect a teen or young adult? Growth spurts 'fuel teen cancer' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4857108.stm Types of cancer teens and young adults get http://www.click4tic.org.uk/understandit/typesofcancer

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

how much money must go to breast cancer if a store is selling a breast cancer item

how much money must go to breast cancer if a store is selling a breast cancer item?
I was at the store and there was a breast cancer bracelet, but none of the money went to breast cancer. Is there a law saying that some money must go to the charity?
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My niece owns her own store and she always donates 10% to cancer research. Especially breast cancer since she's a survivor. However, she uses the pink ribbon which is the American Cancer Society's logo. So anyone using that, has to have permission. If they are selling products and telling you they are for cancer research but you see no evidence of it, don't go there and report them because they are falsely advertising. They have no right selling breast cancer bracelets without the permission of the ACS. Check it out. Something is fishy there.
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Yes, the store must disclose what charity the proceeds are going to benefit. They can not make up a charity. The store must be affiliated with e specific charity. At least 70% of the proceeds should go to breast cancer research. 10% is nothing.

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