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miRNAs and Target Genes in Breast Cancer MetastasisEpidemiology, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention of Breast Cancer Metastases

miRNAs and Target Genes in Breast Cancer Metastasis: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Treatment, and... [A large percentage of Americans are plagued by cancer. In the United States, one third of females and one half of males face the condition sometime in their lifetime. One type of cancer that has adversely impacted the lives of many on a multinational scale is breast cancer (BC). In order to effectively battle and prevent the condition of BC, it is critical to obtain a better understanding of the biology of BC and its metastases. An important step to gain better understanding is by studying risk factors. Under this category, it is important to consider both occupational hazards and genetic predispositions. Additionally, drugs are ever-important in the fight against any disease. In the fight against BC, it is important to be aware of new drugs for BC prevention and cure. However, older drugs should not be disregarded, and thus, studies should continue to search for new information concerning their side effects and uses. Lastly, since 90 % of cancer deaths occur due to metastases, this aspect of cancer cannot be disregarded. Prevention and treatment methods for BC metastases must also be considered. Thus, this article will represent discussion on risk factors, information about new and existent drugs, and treatment and prevention for BC metastases, especially to bones and the brain. This article will also discuss new ways to synergize existing conventional drugs and preventive technologies in order to achieve optimal management strategies for eradicating BC.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

miRNAs and Target Genes in Breast Cancer MetastasisEpidemiology, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention of Breast Cancer Metastases

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
ISBN
978-3-319-08161-8
Pages
23 –35
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-08162-5_3
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Abstract

[A large percentage of Americans are plagued by cancer. In the United States, one third of females and one half of males face the condition sometime in their lifetime. One type of cancer that has adversely impacted the lives of many on a multinational scale is breast cancer (BC). In order to effectively battle and prevent the condition of BC, it is critical to obtain a better understanding of the biology of BC and its metastases. An important step to gain better understanding is by studying risk factors. Under this category, it is important to consider both occupational hazards and genetic predispositions. Additionally, drugs are ever-important in the fight against any disease. In the fight against BC, it is important to be aware of new drugs for BC prevention and cure. However, older drugs should not be disregarded, and thus, studies should continue to search for new information concerning their side effects and uses. Lastly, since 90 % of cancer deaths occur due to metastases, this aspect of cancer cannot be disregarded. Prevention and treatment methods for BC metastases must also be considered. Thus, this article will represent discussion on risk factors, information about new and existent drugs, and treatment and prevention for BC metastases, especially to bones and the brain. This article will also discuss new ways to synergize existing conventional drugs and preventive technologies in order to achieve optimal management strategies for eradicating BC.]

Published: Sep 6, 2014

Keywords: Breast cancer; Cancer epidemiology; Prevention; Treatment; Metastases

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