Running Head: HEALTH AND MEDICINEMassage therapy in support of patients suffering from breast cancerName:Institution:Course:Tutor:Date:Massage therapy in support of patients suffering from breast cancerIntroduction Breast cancer may be perceived as cancer whose origin is the breast tissue, usually from inner lining regarding lobules or milk ducts which channel milk to the ducts (Oqden, 2004). Sources bring to our attention that cancer whose origin is from lobules is usually regarded as lobular carcinomas whereas they type whose origin is ducts is expressed by the name ductal carcinomas. In general terms, breast has been found to be a deadly disease which threatens lives of most individuals, hence suitable treatment as well as prevention measures ought to be sought for the purpose of ensuring that the severe associated impacts are trimmed down (Finkel, 2005). Causal factors associated with breast cancer Various sources indicate that the various causal factors which bring about breast cancer are not clear. In accordance with the views of various doctors, breast cancer comes up when abnormal growth is initiated regarding some cells of breasts. More rapid cells` division is experienced compared to that of healthy cells (Kaelin, 2005). Cells` accumulation creates a tumor which may end up spreading through the breast, to other body parts or lymph nodes. In most cases, breast cancer starts with milk-producing duct cells. This is the type perceived by doctors as ductal invasive carcinoma (Spiegel, 2000). Breast cancer initiation may also be experienced within milk glands regarded as lobules and is perceived as lobular invasive carcinoma. Through various research activities, individuals have attempted to identify various aspects which have the capacity to augment breast cancer risks (Oqden, 2004). However, clarification has not been done regarding why some individuals exposed to the various risk factors experience breast cancer problems whereas others are not affected by the risk factors (Finkel, 2005). There is likelihood that complex interactions regar...