l animals fed diets containing large quantities of the fish oil exhibit decreased concentrations of linoleic acid. In addition, high intakes dietary fiber may also have prevent the disease (Hankin, 1993, p. 997). Perhaps the most accurate depiction of breast cancer development though, involves a multifactorial etiology.
As far as symptoms, most breast cancer patients present with some sort of specific complaint. This may include the presence of a lump, thickening, or pain in the breast. There may also be milky, watery, or bloody nipple discharge. Such masses may be affected by fluctuating levels of menstrual cycle hormones (Carbone et al., 1993, p. 826).
Most breast masses are benign. However, any lesion that presents as irregular in configuration, associated with skin retraction, or fixed to the chest wall muscles should be suspected of being cancerous. These physical signs call for bilateral mammography and needle aspiration. Confirmation of the breast cancer diagnosis requires histological proof (Carbone et al., 1993, p. 826).
There are several types of breast cancer. Moreover, these various forms of the disease may have markedly different prognoses. For the most part though, breast cancer is considered a chronic illness; its mortality typically continues for 20 years or more. At
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