While it is not a normally hereditary occurrence, it seems that in my family, breast cancer is as common as brown eyes. I did a bit of research on the subject and while its a genetic mutation that only affects the breast cells, my family is predominantly female and three of the 8 main female members of my immediate family have either had cancer, had a benign lump, or are currently finding out which version they have. To be more specific, my mother has had breast cancer twice, I found a benign lump the size of a tangerine when I was 18 (I had to forfeit a month of school for the surgery), and my grandmother is currently undergoing a biopsy to determine the fate of her chest, medical bills and the family's general sanity.
Biopsy Facts:
Most women who have a biopsy are not diagnosed with breast cancer
There are three types of needle biopsies: Fine needle aspiration, core needle and vacuum assisted
Sometimes a surgical biopsy is still required and sometimes the needle biopsy misses and gives a false reading.
Breast Cancer Facts:
Its the second most common cancer in women in the US, according to the American Cancer Society
There is an estimated 290,170 new cases of breast cancer cases in 2012 alone
In a women's lifetime, there is a 1 in 8 chance she will have breast cancer
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