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The Warning Signs And Treatment Of Breast Cancer by tigerex27: 3:20pm On Feb 20, 2018
One must be aware and conscious of the warning signs of breast cancer.But,firstly,breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue,most commonly from the inner lining of the milk ducts or lobules that supply the ducts with milk.
The first warning signs of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue,the earliest breast cancer signs are detected by a mammogram.Lumps found in lymph nodes located in the armpits can also indicate a warning sign of breast cancer.Indication of breast cancer other than a lump may include:
-Changes in breast size or shape.
-Skin dimpling.
-Nipple inversion.
-Breast or nipple pain.
-Redness,scaliness or thickening of the nipple or breast.

N:B:Most symptoms of breast disorders including most lumps do not turn out to represent underlying beast cancer.Benign breast diseases such as mastitis and fibroadenoma of the breast are more common causes of breast disorder symptoms.Nevertheless the appearance of a new symptoms should be taken seriously by both patient and their doctors because of the possibility of an underlying breast cancer at almost any age.
Also,Inflammatory breast cancer is a special type of breast cancer which can pose a substantial diagnostic challenge.Warning signs of this type of breast cancer may resemble a breast inflammation and may include:
-Severe pain.
-Swelling.
-Nipple inversion.
-Warmth and redness throughout the breast.
-As well as an orange-peel texture to the skin referred to as peau d'orange.

TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER.
Women with breast cancer have many treatment options depending on the type,stage and patient.The treatment best for one woman may not be best for another,the treatments of breast cancer includes:
-Surgery.
-Radiation therapy.
-Hormone therapy.
-Chemotherapy.
-Targeted therapy.
Surgery and radiation therapy are types of local therapy,they remove or destroy cancer in the breast.While hormone therapy,chemotherapy and targeted therapy are considered systemic therapy in which the drug enters the bloodstream and destroy or control cancer throughout the body.
The treatment that's right for you depends mainly on the stage of the cancer,the results of the hormone receptor tests,the result of the HER2/neu test and your general health.You may also want to talk to your doctor about taking part in clinical trial,your doctor may describe your treatment choices,the expected result and the possible side effect because cancer therapy often damages healthy cells and tissues.

PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER
As with any cancer, early detection and treatment are major factors in determining the outcome. Breast cancer is easily treated and usually curable when detected in the earliest of stages.
The best way to fight breast cancer is early detection, whether that includes self-examinations, annual breast exams at your doctor’s office, or regular mammograms. If you’re worried that your breast pain or tenderness could be something serious, make an appointment with your doctor today. If you find a lump in your breast (even if your most recent mammogram was normal), see your doctor.

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