Breast Cancer Alliance
Breast Cancer Alliance
Breast Cancer Alliance (pronunciation: brest kænsər əˈlaɪəns) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment, and cure.
Etymology
The term "Breast Cancer Alliance" is derived from the English words "breast", referring to the part of the body where the disease originates; "cancer", a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body; and "alliance", indicating a union or association formed for mutual benefit.
Related Terms
- Mammography: A specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. It is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
- Radiation Therapy: Therapy using ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control or kill malignant cells.
- Breast Cancer Research: The ongoing search for new treatments and cures for breast cancer, including clinical trials and research studies.
- Breast Cancer Awareness: Efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer, its risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast Cancer Alliance
- Wikipedia's article - Breast Cancer Alliance
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