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Breast Cancer: Cause

Description: Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in North American women. Although the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing every year, early screening programs in some countries have reduced the number of deaths caused by breast cancer. This course describes and explains the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of breast cancer.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4. Objectives
5. Breast Anatomy
6. Breast Development
7. Tumor Origin
8. Genetics
9. Tumor Classification
10. Modes of Metastasis
11. Progress Check

EPIDEMIOLOGY
12. Objectives
13. Incidence
14. Ethnicity and Gender
15. Mortality
16. Progress Check

RISK FACTORS
17. Objectives
18. Family History and Genetic Predisposition
19. Hormonal Factors
20. Diet and Environment
21. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
22. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Describe breast anatomy and development
List the different types of breast cancer
Explain possible pathological mechanisms for the development of breast cancer
Explain the different modes of breast cancer metastasis
List the incidence of breast cancer worldwide
List the mortality statistics of various ethnicities within the United States
List the risk factors associated with the development of breast cancer
Explain the value of family history and genetic predisposition in predicting susceptibility to breast cancer
Explain how hormonal fluctuations during a woman’s menstrual life can influence her risk of developing breast cancer
Explain how environmental factors contribute to the risk of breast cancer

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