Female Breasts by Raman Bains In many works of art throughout history, female breasts have been featured prominently and in the nude. The symbolic meaning credited to the breast was usually associated with fertility and nourishment, both spiritual and physical, and in the wider sense, with life. Eroticism, nourishment, abundance, expression, feminine power, as well as feminine subservience, are different contradicting themes of the breast played out in time. Different reiterating views of its importance and the way it should be displayed are used to reflect upon the views of women of the time and life in society in general. At times, it is near-worshipped as a sign of sexuality, or as a sign of nourishment. Other times it is restricted down, sometimes a sign of the inferiority of women or, on the contrary, as a sign of women's independence and their equality to men. Whether it is intentional or unintentional, how the breast is perceived throughout history is a direct reflection of the views of the time. .
Legends about the breast have appeared in a variety of cultures, from Greek, Indian, to Native American myths, they all contain stories that involve biting a breast. For example, as an infant, Hercules was said to have gotten his extra-human strength from biting the breast of Hera. Other stories such as this can be seen as symbolic of an attack on Mother Nature or the earth goddess, and of man's ability to overcome her (Latteier, 1998, p. 146). Women with multiple sets of breasts are reoccurring themes in Western society, symbolizing fruitfulness. Artenis, the Greek goddess of Ephesus, is said to have had nearly twenty breasts on her chest. She symbolized the female nourishing power and fertility. The Minoan society on the island of Crete welcomed the breast openly. Women's clothing was designed to let the breasts show through and were placed in high social positions of power. Their breasts stood for material wealth, political power, and purity.
A disease called male breast cancer. ... Thus, breast cancer begins in the breast issue. Untill today, it is thought to be a female-related problem. However, men can also develop breast cancer. ... Secondly, as the disease is predominantely female, he might see it as a threat to his masculinity. ...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ... However, the high mortality rate among men is attributed to the fact that they often discover cancerous cells much later than their female counterparts. ... It matters not whether the family member in question is male or female. ... There are other things that can cause breast cancer in men. ... No one wants to take anything away from the female of the species. ...
Breast cancers are malignancies, life threatening tumors that develops in one or both breasts. A female breast consists of fatty and fibrous connective tissues. ... Chemicals are also suspected to cause breast cancer. ... In a recent study women who have underwent breast reduction have a low risk of getting breast cancer by forty percent. ... Breast cancer has four major stages. ...
Breast cancer are said to be malignant lethal tumours which destroys the tissues of one or both breast cells. ... A Female breast is made up of blood vessels and lymph vessels. ... Meanwhile, for a mutated BRCA gene to develop breast cancer, a second hit mutation must occur to cause the development of breast cancer. ... Personal history of breast cancer: A woman with cancer in one breast has greater chance of getting it in the other. ... The other tests are breast ultrasound, blood test, breast MRI, computerized tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET). ...
New cases of invasive breast cancer stand at 231, 840 and there are estimated to be 40, 290 death cases of breast cancer. ... Women are now more worried of breast cancer than AIDS. ... Alcoholism is among the causes of breast cancer. ... Screening will assist to prevent women who have had breast cancer from developing second case of breast cancer. ... Community opinion makers will guide utilization of available data to educate females and family members the essence of screening and importance of prevention rather than cure of the health condition. ...
[BRC13] Most forms of breast cancer are not inherited. About 90% to 95% of breast cancers are sporadic. ... Lastly, radiation exposure can increase the risk of breast cancer. ... [See13] In terms of my female family members, I would definitely recommend they receive a BRCA genetic test. ... Jolie had lost her mother in 2007 to breast cancer, and would not let breast cancer decide her fate. ...
Breasts, boobs, tits. Everyone is obsessed with them, breasts! ... Men I think look at breasts in a sexual way. ... Even when I"m having a conversation with a female, I catch myself looking down at their breasts. ... From push-up bras to cleavage enhancing, even breast implants, women want their breasts to look good. ...
What is breast cancer you ask? ... Breast cancer specifically is any type of malignant cancerous growth in the breast tissue. ... Most of the time breast cancer is known to be among the female population. But for all males out there you too can find some of the same signs and symptoms of the female with breast cancer. ... When searching through the family history it is important to research only blood relatives. " About 20% of me with breast cancer have close male or female relatives with the disease" (www.cancer.org). ...
Other valuable methods for detecting breast cancer include mammography and physician breast exam usually done every year with the physical exam. ... Many times the patient may choose to have a breast reconstruction. ... The most significant risk factor for breast cancer is having other family members that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. ... It is important to remember that 75% of patients with breast cancer do not have a family history of breast cancer, so all females should be screened for breast cancer regardless of their family history. ... Having a previous breast biopsy even if fo...
