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Pregnant Women With Breast Cancer

Most pregnant women spend their time thinking about nursery designs, routine prenatal appointments and baby names. Breast cancer isn’t usually on the list of worries after conception, but the disease occurs at a rate of about one in 3,000 pregnancies, according to the National Cancer Institute. The progression of the pregnancy and the disease affect the outcome and treatment options.

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How Many Women Are Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Each Year?

Breast cancer is a catchall phrase for a number of different types of cancer of the breast, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The type of breast cancer that develops is dependent upon the type of cells within the breast that develop into cancer cells. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer among women in the United States, exceeded only by nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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Causes of Breast Cancer in Women

Breast cancer can can afflict both men and women, but it is far more prevalent among women. It is the second-most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among women, exceeded only by skin cancer. Massive breast cancer awareness campaigns and improved early detection and treatment methods have contributed to a steadily increasing survival rate for breast cancer victims, but the medical community is still not sure of the causes of breast cancer in women.

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Signs of Breast Cancer in Young Women

While only about 5 percent of all cases of breast cancer occur in women under the age of 40, according to Medicine Net, some young women are at a greater risk of developing the disease because of genetics. Even though cancer may seem unlikely, a young woman who notices any of the usual signs of breast cancer should see her doctor right away.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

As you all must already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We here at MommyTLC are dedicated to doing our part to help find a cure for cancer, so this month we’re doing something special.