The cause and treatment of this disease have not been identified yet, but, if found in an early stage of evolution, can be treated with good results with conservative breast surgery followed by radiotherapy. This treatment of cancer diagnosed early, ensuring a survival rate at five years of 97%.
What should I do to detect breast cancer early? 1. Clinical examination of the breast: women aged between 20 and 40 should benefit from this exam as part of the overall control of the state of health, preferably once every three years. Women over 40 should be examined by a specialist once a year.
2. Mammography: It is an X-ray examination of the breast, with very low doses of radiation X Women over 40 years should receive an annual mammogram. If you see something suspicious in the breast or have family cases of breast cancer, check with your doctor the moment when you should begin to make this investigation. Although some cancers may not be detected by mammography, it still remains an excellent method of diagnosis.
3. Breast self-examination: This method of early detection of breast cancer is important. To give the best results, make it to 10 days after menstruation
What are the factors involved in the genesis of breast cancer - Risk factors: gender, age, genetic risk, family history, personal history of breast cancer, race, radiological examinations at age, biopsy, hormone replacement therapy, alcohol, obesity. Protective factors: breastfeeding, physical exercise, balanced diet
Signs and symptoms that may suggest a breast cancer 1. Tumor mass (swelling) in the armpit, breast or nearby. If we painful, rough, irregular edges, adhering to surrounding tissues, there is likely to be cancerous. 2. The feeling of more dense tissue than the surrounding tissues. 3. Change in shape or size of the breast. 4. So and so, the appearance of depressions or reddening of the skin breast. 5. Nipple pain or the formation of a depression. 6. Any secretion, different milk.
If you have any of these signs, consult a specialist immediately! Not every change you feel in your breasts mean cancer. Like prostate cancer, an aggressive breast cancer needs aggressive treatment. Aggressive breast cancer is more likely to cause death, but these are very rare cases. Most of the times, women detect it.
Things to remember: 1. Breast cancer can occur at any age, but as we age, the risk increases. 2. The risk to do a breast cancer at 70 years is twice that of 50 years. 3. More than 70% percent of women with breast cancer had anyone sick family year from this disease. 4. Early diagnosis means better chances of survival. 5. Mammography is a safe and effective tool for detecting breast cancer even before it can be felt. Annual examination by a specialist and monthly self-examination are required.