Breast Cancer - Everything should know about Treatments and Symptoms of It.

When the cells in the breast grow in an abnormal way and form a tumor, breast cancers occur. It is found common in women rather than in the male. The female breast is comprised of milk-producing glands called lobules, ducts that carry milk to the nipples and are fatty and connective tissues. Most of the breast cancers begin in the cells that line the ducts whereas some might begin in the cells that line the lobules. 

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If the cancer is confined to either ducts or lobules, it is called as non-invasive. If it spreads, it is referred to as invasive breast cancer. These cancers spread when tumor cells break away from the mass and travel via the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other tissues in the body and start multiplying again. This process is called metastasis.  Cancer, where it develops, is known as the primary site and cancer formed as a result of spreading from the breast is called metastatic, secondary or advanced breast cancer. Let’s see the symptoms.

• Swelling in breast
• Pain in the breast or nipple
• Nipple turning inwards
• Discharge from nipple
• Redness of breast skin or the nipple
• Skin irritation or dimpling
• Lump inside the breast area near nipples or anywhere else on the breast
• Lump in the armpit
• Unexplained change in shape or size of the breast
• Appearance changes in skin
• Changes in the thickness of nipples
• Blood stained discharge from nipples
• Bone pain

Breast cancer treatment involves screening, early detection, increased awareness and constantly improving treatments are helping to gradually improve breast cancer survival rates. Treatment is based on the stage and severity of breast cancer. Some other factors that have an impact on the treatment are signs and patient health.  Common forms of breast cancer treatment include surgery to remove part or the entire affected breast, surgery to remove one or more lymph nodes from the armpit, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.  An emerging body of research indicates that knowing the tumor’s genomic profile which is unique could be more important for the successful treatment rather than knowing its location or size. Some of the preventive measures are creating awareness, encouraging to learn about family history, regular screening checks, etc.

The Best Cancer Doctor in Delhi will diagnose and advise you on the treatment to be undergone to cure breast cancer.