రొమ్ము క్యాన్సర్: ప్రస్తుత పరిశోధన

నైరూప్య

Breast cancer knowledge in nuns of belagavi city- an observational study

Varsha S Huddar

Background: carcinoma is that the commonest cancer in women. Many risk factors are associated with cancer. Celibate life of nuns is an important cause for higher risk of breast cancer. Studies are lacking to assess their knowledge about breast cancer. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and awareness regarding breast cancer in nuns. Methods: The present study is an observational study, will be conducted on nuns of Belagavi city. Permission to conduct the study will be obtained from the authorities of the schools and churches. The purpose of the study will be explained and subjects will be screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed consent will be obtained from all. A questionnaire on knowledge regarding early detection and prevention of breast cancer will be given and data will be analyzed. There are a wide range of kinds of bosom disease and normal ones incorporate ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and obtrusive carcinoma. Others, like phyllodes tumors and angiosarcoma are less common.Once a biopsy is completed , carcinoma cells are tested for proteins called estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and HER2. The tumor cells are also closely looked at in the lab to find out what grade it is. The specific proteins found and therefore the tumor grade can help decide treatment options. Bosom malignant growth can spread when the disease cells get into the blood or lymph framework and are conveyed to different pieces of the body.