Top words and phrases when writing about breast cancer

When writing about breast cancer one needs to consider the sensitivity of this topic that affects the physical health and well being of so many women and their family. But writing effectively can be a benefit for both the reader and the online writer of articles. An article full of valuable information that will touch the reader looking for information on breast cancer could include any of the following top phrases that are generally typed into the search engine query box.

The keyword is cancer. Couple this keyword with breast and you have breast cancer.

From this starting point you might simply combine any the following words to the term cancer in order to get your point across.

1. breast cancer information
2. treatment or treatments or treatment options
3. facts
4. awareness
5. research
6. prevention
7. symptom
8. diagnosis
9. stage IV
10. bracelets

A person can find information on breast cancer fairly easily. There are countless doctors and nurses who are willing to provide cancer info on websites scattered around the internet. An article that uses good information and that sounds credible will be a win win situation for both parties involved.

You are reading this because you are either affected by breast cancer or you are looking for information on this health condition which affects both male and females. This type of cancer starts in the breast and has the metastatic ability to carry itself throughout the body via the blood stream or the lymphatic vessels.

Here are some quick breast cancer facts.

• 200,000 American and Canadian women are diagnosed with cancer of the breast yearly
• 60,000 die
• risk of getting cancer rises with age and genetic heredity
• obesity and drinking are linked to the higher risk factor
• prolonged exposure to estrogen therapy also increases the risk factor

What are some breast cancer treatment options ?

Depending on the cancer stage that you are diagnosed with the treatment method can vary from any of the following:

• Surgery is meant to go into the body and to remove a breast lump. It is usually the first line of defense. ( secondary to prevention )
• Radiation therapy focuses on the affected area
• Chemotherapy that involves chemical induction into the blood stream has the intent of destroying the cancer cell
• Hormonal therapies such as lowering the amount of estrogen in the body whereby reducing the of estrogen stress on breast cancer cells
• Targeted therapies focus on specific cancerous cells.
• Holistic healing and complimentary natural medicines are often prescribed for the person undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Prevention and Diagnosis

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is a well documented phrase. It is no doubt very appropriate when cancer is concerned. A well maintained diet, balanced out on the inclusion of foods from all of the major food groups, along with a mindset of "all things in moderation" and regular physical check ups will go a long way towards fighting the battle against breast cancer.

If you have any of the following symptoms or signs then you should consult a medical practitioner as soon as possible.

• dimples or puckers on the skin - this condition is called orange peel
• redness in the breast with increased warmth and swelling
• inverted nipple or scaling on the nipple
• a sudden change in the size of the breast or in the shape of the breast
• swelling of a lump in the armpit

A regular self administered physical will make you aware of any of the above signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

If you have any questions about cancer of the breast or any other cancerous condition the Canadian Cancer Society or the American Cancer Society can likely answer them.

Other facts

Did you know that

• October is breast cancer month
• the pink ribbon is the international symbol of breast cancer awareness
• there are walks or races in almost every city that look to increase the awareness of cancer research and to increase the donations to cancer foundations