The process will behave strangely so that the growth and proliferation of cells becomes uncontrolled. The abnormal cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. This is called cancer metastasis.
If detected at an early stage, cancer can be treated before it spreads to other parts of the body. The early symptoms of breast cancer is a lump or thickening in the breast tissue. But most lumps are not necessarily signal cancer.
Breast Cancer Patients in Indonesia
Breast cancer incidence in Indonesia reached about 40 cases per 100,000 population in 2012, according to data on the world health organization (WHO). Compared to our neighboring countries, Malaysia, Indonesia breast cancer affects more women younger age and at a more advanced stage.
Breast cancer does not only attack women but also men rarely.
Any type of Breast Cancer?
Two of the three women who develop breast cancer over 50 years. When you are aware of the symptoms of breast cancer, you are recommended to immediately consulted a doctor. After examination, the doctor will usually refer you to the hospital for further tests to confirm the diagnosis.
Breast cancer is generally divided into two categories, namely non-invasive and invasive. More detailed explanation is as follows:
Invasive breast cancer
The most common form of invasive breast cancers are invasive ductal breast cancer that develops in the cells forming the breast duct. Said invasive means of this cancer can spread beyond the breast. About 80 percent of all cases of invasive breast cancer is a type of this kind.
Another type of noninvasive breast cancer include:
- Invasive lobular breast cancer. The disease develops in the milk-producing glands called lobules.
- Breast cancer inflamed.
- Paget breast cancer.
Non-invasive breast cancer
Non-invasive form of cancer is typically discovered through mammography because rarely cause bumps. This type is also often called pre-cancer. The most common type of cancer is ductal carcinoma in situ. This type of breast cancer are benign and are found in the channel (ductal) breast and has not spread.
Breast Examination and Genetics
The main causes of breast cancer are unknown. Therefore, prevention of breast cancer entirely too difficult to determine. Many factors can increase the risk of cancer, such as age and family medical history.
Breast examination and genetics recommended for women with a chance of developing breast cancer than average. Risk of breast cancer increases with age, women aged 50-70 years are encouraged check-up every three years. Women aged 70 years and above are encouraged to consult and consult a doctor.
Steps to Breast Cancer Treatment
One in nine women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Cancers detected at an early stage has a chance to recover through treatment measures. Therefore, it is very important for a woman to perform a routine breast exam.
Breast cancer can be treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Some cases of breast cancer can also be handled through a biological or hormonal therapy. During the period of treatment and recovery, support from others (especially family and close friends) for patients with breast cancer is important.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
In general, breast cancer is diagnosed through a routine examination or when the sufferer aware of certain symptoms which eventually became the driving force for all physical dokter.Pemeriksaan alone is not enough to confirm a diagnosis of breast cancer.
If you find a lump in your breast, your doctor may recommend some procedures to determine if you have breast cancer or not.
- Mammography. Examination by mammography is generally used to detect the presence of cancer.
- USG. This type of examination is used to determine whether the breast lump containing solid or liquid.
- Biopsy. These checks include process sampling breast cells and tested to determine whether the cells are cancerous. Through this procedure, the biopsy sample will also be examined to determine the cell type of breast cancer, malignancy and reaction to hormones.
When positively diagnosed with cancer, you need some further tests to know the stage and degree of cancer spread. Among them:
- MRI and CT scans.
- Chest X-rays.
- Tulanguntuk examination to check whether the cancer has spread to the bone.
- Lymph node biopsy (stain lymph nodes) in the armpit. If the cancer has spread, lymph nodes are the first to be infected lymph stains sentinel.Lokasinya vary, so can also be identified by a combination of radioactive isotopes and blue ink.
You are also advised to undergo a reaction that would indicate cancer in certain types of treatment. Among them:
Examination of HER2
Cancer is stimulated by a protein, referred to as HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2), can be treated with drugs that block the effects of HER2. This type of treatment is called biological therapies or molecules.
Examination of hormone receptors
The growth of breast cancer cells may also be triggered by the body's natural hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. Cancer cell samples to be taken from the breast and tested to see his reaction to estrogen or progesterone. If the hormone attaches to cancer cells, namely the hormone receptors, the cell will be referred to as hormone receptor positive.
Stage Breast Cancer
Stage describes the size of the cancer and the rate of spread. Breast cancer is non-invasive ductal sometimes described as Stage 0. Other Stage describes the development of invasive breast cancer. The doctor will determine the stage of cancer you are diagnosed positive after cancer.
In stage 1
Tumor size less than 2 cm. The tumor does not spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit and no signs of cancer spread to other parts of the body.
In stage 2
Tumor size 2-5 cm or no spread to lymph nodes, or both. There are no signs that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
In stage 3
Tumor size 2-5 cm. Tumors may be attached to the skin or tissue around the breast. Lymph nodes in the armpit are infected, but there are no signs that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
In stage 4
Tumors of any size and has spread to other parts of the body (metastasis).
Breast Cancer Screening
Since 2007, Yappika volunteers (Foundation Strengthening Participation, Community Partnership Initiative and Indonesia) is calling and teaching women to perform breast self-examination. How is commonly abbreviated as BSE is one of the measures of prevention of breast cancer.
Breast cancer deaths can be prevented through the inspection. If breast cancer is detected at an early stage, your chances of a full recovery will be higher. Chances are you need a mastectomy or chemotherapy will also decrease.
Mammography is the most frequent type of examination is recommended for all women to detect breast cancer. Although breast cancer is less common in women over the age of 70, they can still mammogram once in 3-5 years. If you are a woman between the ages of 50-70 years old, you should undergo mammography examination once every three years. Likewise with women aged under 50 years, they are advised to conduct a routine inspection once every three years.
Especially for women at high risk of developing breast cancer, for example, because there is a nuclear family with breast cancer or ovarian cancer, they should undergo annual MRI scans or mammograms before the age of 50 years. MRI examination is sometimes an option because the results are more accurate for detecting cancer in dense breasts.
Another alternative is to detect breast cancer through genetic screening. You can choose to undergo genetic tests through a blood test to look for variations in BRCA1, BRCA2, and TP53. Having one of these genes can increase the risk of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Symptoms
The first indication of breast cancer is generally realized is a lump or thickening in the breast skin, but about 9 out of 10 lumps that appear not caused by cancer.
The first indication of breast cancer that usually realize a lump or thickened skin on the breast. However, about 9 out of 10 lumps that appear not caused by cancer.
There is some indication that you need to consider to be asked directly to the treating doctor. Examples of such symptoms are pain in the breast or armpit that is unrelated to the menstrual cycle.
The emergence of the breast lump or thickened skin and nipple discharge (usually accompanied by blood) also need to be alert. Some other symptoms are changes in the size of one or both breasts, nipple changes shape, and the breast skin to constrict.
You may also experience itching and a rash around your nipple. On the part of your armpit, can also appear lump or swelling. Signs and symptoms of the above need to be alert and try to ask your doctor to make sure the conditions you are experiencing.
0 Response to "Breast Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis"
Post a Comment