breast cancer
Breast cancer is defined as an abnormal growth of the cells lining the mammary ducts, and the milk years. This tumor usually consists of milk transport channels. Breast cancer has several classifications according to the place of origin, its spread, and the shape of its cells. There are factors that increase the incidence of breast cancer , Pregnancy after the age of thirty, and the start of the menstrual period before the age of twelve, or continue after the age of fifty, in addition to overweight.
Symptoms of breast cancer
- The appearance of a lump in the breast, usually is painless.
- The emergence of secretions of the nipple, usually the discharge is yellow, or mixed with blood.
- Swelling of lymph nodes under the armpit.
- The sensation of local pain in the breast area.
- Breast swelling, usually a small swelling, appears in the early stages of infection.
- Skin changes, such as itching in the skin, redness of the area around the nipple, the appearance of sores, increased nipple thickness, and the appearance of some abnormal discharge of the nipple.
- Feeling general tired.
- Feeling insomnia.
- Gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
- Difficulty in breathing, and chronic cough.
Causes Of Breast Cancer
- DNA.
- Quality of food.
- Infection with some types of viruses.
- Exposure to some radiation.
- Take some medications.
- Change in some hormones.
Tips for breast cancer prevention
- Periodical checkups were performed every month for the breast area.
- Breast screening is performed periodically every two years.
- Stay away from eating too much fat.
- Weight loss, avoid increasing it.
- Eat foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables, and fruits.
- Check with your doctor when you feel any symptoms in the breast area.
- Exercise continuously for an hour daily.
Breast Cancer Treatment
- Treatment of the removal of tumor and lymph nodes from under the armpit, and the provision of radiotherapy, if the tumor is less than 5 cm, and it is possible to use chemotherapy if there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes, or if the patient in the premenopausal stage, in addition to hormone therapy, If it is found that the selection of cancer cells for hormonal receptors is positive.
- Mastectomy with lymph nodes of the armpit If the size of the breast is small, the tumor is large, radiotherapy is used, and if chemotherapy is found cancer cells in the lymph nodes.
- Chemotherapy Even the size of the tumor is reduced before any surgical intervention. This type is used if the tumor size is greater than 5 cm. If the tumor is extended to the muscles of the skin or chest, then give radiotherapy and hormonal therapy.