What is breast cancer?

It comes from a cancer cell that develops in the lining of a duct or lobule in one of the breasts.

When the breast cancer has spread to surrounding tissue, it is called ‘invasive’. Some people are diagnosed with “carcinoma in situ,” where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobule.

Most cases develop in people over the age of 50, but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, although this is rare.

Staging indicates how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.

The cancer cells are graded from low, which means slow growth, to high, which means fast growth. High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after being treated first.

What Causes Breast Cancer?

A cancerous tumor starts with one abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. Something is thought to damage or alter certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply ‘out of control’.

Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the risk, such as heredity.

What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

The usual first symptom is a painless breast lump, although most are not cancerous and are fluid-filled cysts, which are benign.

The first place where breast cancer usually spreads is the lymph nodes in the armpit. When this happens, you get a swelling or lump in an armpit.

How is breast cancer diagnosed?

If you are confirmed to have breast cancer, further tests may be needed to assess whether it has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound of the liver or a chest x-ray.

How is breast cancer treated?

Treatment options that may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone treatment. Often a combination of two or more of these treatments is used.

How successful is the treatment?

The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumor at an early stage can then give a good chance of a cure.

Routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 70 means that more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage.

Tiny granny condo hits the market for $350 a week – with frustrated tenants comparing it to a ‘barn’ and ‘hut house’

• Brisbane granny flat on the market for $350/week
• Many have criticized the small unit

By Sarah Liversidge for Daily Mail Australia

published: 07:57 EDT, Jul 1, 2023 | Updated: 07:59 EDT, Jul 1, 2023

A renovated granny flat that has hit the market for $350 a week has angered many renters who have likened the house to a children’s cottage.

The small studio-style unit on Coopers Camp Road, in Bardon, northwest of Brisbane’s CBD, is listed as one bedroom, one bathroom and one car space.

But the house looks like a refurbished shed in someone’s backyard.

Photos on the listing show the tiny unit is barely big enough for one person, with a bed just feet away from the kitchen.

There is also a desk with a chair and a dining table in the room, with a bathroom at the back, but very limited storage space.

The listing describes the unit as having a “spacious open layout,” a “well-appointed updated kitchen,” and “easy-maintenance floors.”

The small studio-style unit on Coopers Camp Road, in Bardon, northwest of Brisbane’s CBD, is listed as one bedroom, one bathroom and one car space

Listing photos show the tiny unit is barely big enough for one person, with a bed just feet away from the kitchen

The property listing describes it as a ‘charming abode’

“This charming property has been recently updated and is the perfect place to call home,” reads the listing on realestate.com.

‘This property is just a short trip to town, conveniently located close to shopping, local parks and a short walk from public transportation.

‘Your new home will be located on a highly desirable blue chip street, surrounded by beautiful residences, close to parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling paths.’

It also says that water is included in the weekly rental.

The property has received mixed reactions online after a link to the ad was shared by campaigner Emily Mayo.

“It’s an old-fashioned renovated barn,” Mrs. Mayo said bluntly.

‘And all the references to schools and playgrounds are interesting – how could you live here with children? Or are you supposed to install one yourself?!’

Some social media commentators described the housing listing as ‘a box’

The list sparked discussion on social media on Saturday

Some Twitter users describe the device as ‘depressing’.

“I love how they ended ‘including water’ with an exclamation mark in an attempt to soften the blow,” said one commenter.

‘Uh, yes. I mean, nice reno, but it’s a barn,’ said another

A third added: ‘Good gracious! This is what we came up with’.

“It’s a bit like a cubicle,” said another.

Not everyone was critical of the list.

“This is actually a lot nicer than most $350 a week apartments in Melbourne,” one commented.