Health Sciences 1002A/B Final: Shanna Larsen Class 16 After exam.docx
5 May 2012
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Shannon died from breast cancer at the age of 24. 7000 individuals in canada will die of cancer each year: 3000 are diagnosed in ontario each year, 400 are women diagnosed with breast cancer (60 die) Breast cancer spreads to bones, liver, brain and lungs (4 key areas) = higher risk than rest of world -who. 1% of those diagnosed are male, 99% are female (#1 risk) if you start menstrual cycle before age of 12 you are at higher risk. Women on hormone replacement therapy after menopause inc. risk. Use of contraceptives increases risk of cancer. Strong family history is only 5% - 10% risk of breast cancer if you have the genetic mutations : breast cancer 1, breast cancer 2. Physical activity reduces risk of cancer 3 times a week (40 mins) Shannon was female and born in north america (her only risks) First north american report in cancer published in 2007.
