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Here’s about Breast Cancer

Breast is a glandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made of specialized tissue organized into 15 to 20 lobes that can make milk that is expressed through ducts.

There are several smaller ducts that unite to form larger ducts that exit the skin at the nipple. The dark region of skin surrounding the nipple is known as the areola. Fat and tissues fill the voids between the lobules and ducts.

The breast's shape and support are provided by the breast's connective tissue and ligaments.

Understanding the Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is a condition characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of breast cells. There are various types of Breast Cancer. Which breast cells become Cancerous determines the type of Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer is the most frequent type of Cancer in women. Both men and women can be diagnosed with Breast Cancer, but it is more common in women. Reach out to the best Breast Cancer hospital in Coimbatore to undergo diagnostic procedures in order to avoid complications.

Here are the types of Breast Cancer that can affect

Ductal Cancers

The Cancerous cells begin their development within the ducts of the breast and eventually spread to other areas of the breast tissue. Cells with an aggressive form of Cancer are more likely to metastasis, or spread, to other areas of the body.

Lobular Cancer

The Cancerous cells begin their journey in the lobules of the breast and eventually make their way into the surrounding breast tissue. These Cancer cells can potentially invade other sections of the body and spread throughout the body.

Breast Cancer staging

Medical professionals are always concerned about whether or not a patient's Breast Cancer has spread, and how far. Staging is the name given to this process. The Cancer's stage identifies the extent of the disease's presence within the body. It aids in determining the severity of the malignancy and the most effective method of treatment.

Stage 1

Stage I is the earliest stage of Cancer invasion. Tumor cells have now invaded the healthy breast tissue around them, although they are still confined to a small area. Two subcategories make up Stage I:

There is no lymph node Cancer at stage IA, which has a tumour of up to 20 millimetres in diameter (about the size of a grape). These are nodal micrometastasis with tumour size less than or equal to 20 millimeters in stage 1B.

Stage 2

Stage II Breast Cancer refers to a tumour that has spread beyond a small area of the breast with or without involvement of lymph nodes in the axilla.

Stage IIA is based on any of the following:

Cancer has gone to the lymph nodes under the armpit (axilla) even when the breast has no tumour or has a tumour up to 20 millimetres in diameter (about the size of a grape), tumours size >20 mm or less than 50 mm without axillary involvement.

Stage IIB is based on the following:

Breast Cancer has progressed to one to three surrounding lymph nodes, in arm pit (axilla) with a tumour ranging in size from 20 to 50 millimetres.

Stage 3

When Breast Cancer reaches stage III, tumour is more than 50 mm in size and or has spread to surrounding lymph nodes in armpit or near inner middle chest.

Stage 4

Tumour extends to a distant site (metastasis) irrespective of the size in breast and axillary (armpits).

Consult the best Cancer hospital in Coimbatore in case you want to get screened for Breast Cancer.

Risk factors that might trigger Breast Cancer condition

When abnormal cells in your breast divide and grow, this can lead to Breast Cancer. But scientists aren't sure what starts this process in the first place.

But research shows that there are a few things that might make you more likely to get Breast Cancer. These things are:

Age

Sex- more in females

Genes & family history

Smoking

Use of alcohol

Obesity

Radiation exposure

Therapy to replace hormones

Some warning symptoms of Breast Cancer are

Here are the various signs and symptoms of the condition

New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)

Thickening or enlargement of portion of the breast

Irritation or discolouration of breast skin

Rashes or flaky skin in the nipple region or the breast

Pulling in of the nipple or soreness in the nipple area.

Nipple secretion other than breast milk, including blood.

Any alteration in the size or the contour of the breast.

Pain in any part of the breast though painless lumps have to be evaluated for Cancer.

*** Keep in mind that similar symptoms can emerge with other diseases that are not Cancer.

Early screening of the Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer screening entails looking for early signals of disease before the patient experiences symptoms. Screening tests seek to detect Cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable and curable. A screening test may detect Cancers that are very small or slow-growing, although this is not always the case. These Cancers are unlikely to cause a person to die or become ill during his or her life.

In spite of Breast Cancer screening's limitations, it can help detect Breast Cancer at an earlier stage, making treatment more effective. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss which Breast Cancer screening tests that are appropriate for your situation and when you should have them done. Cancer specialists in Coimbatore assist in early screening procedures to identify Breast Cancer.

Mammogram screening

Women who have no signs or symptoms of Breast Cancer might receive a screening mammography to check for possible Cancerous cells in their breast tissue. Images of each breast are normally acquired from two distinct views using an X-ray machine.

Mammograms for the purpose of diagnosis

When a woman has symptoms but the clinician feels “no lump” in her breast then mammography is the best tool for diagnosis. Diagnostic mammography is sometimes used to check women who have had Breast Cancer treatment in the past, as well. Reach out to the best oncology doctors in Coimbatore in case you want to undergo mammogram diagnosis.

Diagnostic procedures that help in the identification of the Breast Cancer

Mammogram

A breast X-ray is referred to as a mammogram. Breast Cancer screening often involves the use of mammograms. Your doctor may suggest a complete work-up if a problem is discovered during a routine screening mammogram.

Biopsy of the breast

Biopsy diagnoses Breast Cancer definitively. A biopsy removes a sample of questionable tissue with a needle guided by X-ray or another imaging test.

Your Breast Cancer's stage, how far it's spread, and how big the tumour determines your treatment.

Your doctor will measure, stage, and grade your Cancer. Your Cancer's grade indicates its growth and spread potential. Then, review treatment alternatives.

In Breast Cancer surgery chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and hormone therapy are used in required combinations.

Surgery

Lumpectomy : Smaller tumours may require a lumpectomy. Some persons with bigger tumours get chemotherapy before surgery to reduce it and make a lumpectomy possible.

Mastectomy : Mastectomy removes all breast tissue. Most mastectomy operations remove all breast tissue, including lobules, ducts, fatty tissue, and skin (total or simple mastectomy).

Radiation therapy

Uses high-energy beams, such as photons/X-rays, to destroy Cancer cells. Large machines that direct high energy beams to your body are commonly used in radiation therapy (external beam radiation). Radiation can also be delivered to the body by implanting applicators close to the tumour (brachytherapy).

Chemotherapy

Important modality in Cancer management. Either given as neoadjuvant or pre-operative to reduce the size of tumour or given as adjuvant or post-operative to address the microscopic disease. Consult the top Chemotherapy hospital in Coimbatore to undergo the procedure and reduce further spread.

Hormone therapy

Breast Cancer is a hormone driven Cancer and use of hormone therapy in receptor positive women will keep the disease under control.

Targeted therapy

These drugs are very specific and used only in patients who express the respective receptors after more specific tests.

Prevention of Breast Cancer

Following a healthy lifestyle, obtaining regular checkups, and adopting preventive actions will help minimise your Breast Cancer risk. Individuals with family history of Breast Cancer can undergo genetic testing to understand their risk levels.

Lifestyle factors

Obesity increases the risk of Breast Cancer. Diet and exercise can help you lose weight and reduce your risk.

Alcohol

Diet can reduce Breast Cancer risk. Limit alcohol and eat fruits and vegetables. Even light drinking can increase the risk of Breast Cancer in older persons. Not drinking is the healthiest option due to alcohol's other hazards.

Quitting smoke

Smoking promotes at least 15 malignancies, including Breast Cancer. Quit smoking if you can. Benefits are rarely late.

FAQ Questions? Answered!

What does Breast Cancer pain feel like?

Despite the fact that Breast Cancer is frequently painless, it is crucial to pay attention to any signs or symptoms that can be related to the disease. Some folks might say the pain feels sensitive and searing. Find out more about the symptoms of Breast Cancer here.

How do you identify Breast Cancer?

In one of your armpits there is a bulge or swelling. a modification in how your skin feels or looks, such as dimpling, puckering, a rash, or redness. a rash (similar to eczema), skin that is crusting, scaly, itchy, or red around your nipple. a change in how your nipple looks, such as when it sinks into your breast.

Who is at high risk for Breast Cancer?

Only these two risk factors are present in more than 70% of female patients with the condition. As a woman ages, her chance of Breast Cancer rises. The importance of this increases after the age of 50. Women with one first degree relative with Breast Cancer have double the risk of developing Breast Cancer.

Can Breast Cancer be cured?

Tumors must be removed, reduced, or allowed to develop more slowly via medical interventions. To reduce Breast Cancer symptoms, you can employ a few complementary therapies and lifestyle modifications in addition to regular medical care.

Does Breast Cancer spread fast?

The growth rate of Cancer makes it fearsome. That’s the reason, early intervention gives better results.

Patient Testimonials

I started noticing a lump in my breast and knew it was not right. I did not want to delay any further and immediately booked an appointment with Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. My doctor patiently calmed me down and I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully my doctor helped me throughout and I underwent surgery to remove it. After surgery I slowly recovered and now I am free of cancer. This is all because of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, thank you so much.

My mother-in-law went for a regular scan to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and she was diagnosed with first stage breast cancer. It came as a shock to us, but the doctor in fact assured us that it was in the first stage and a cure is possible. She immediately started treatment and she came out within no time. Thank you Sri Ramakrishna Hospital for providing the best treatment.

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