Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer Early signs of breast cancer are often not obvious. Patients may notice lumps in the breast or armpit, skin dimpling or an orange peel texture, inverted nipples, or abnormal discharge or bleeding from the nipple.
 

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer:

• Family History: Having a family history of breast cancer.
• Nulliparity or Delayed Childbearing: Women who have never given birth or have children later in life.
• Early Menstruation or Late Menopause: Starting menstruation at a young age or experiencing menopause later.
• Personal History: Previous diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer.

Stages of Breast Cancer:

• Stage I: Tumor is less than 2 cm, with no affected lymph nodes.
• Stage II: Tumor is greater than 2 cm, with cancer cells spreading to nearby lymph nodes.
• Stage III: Tumor is greater than 5 cm, with cancer cells spreading to axillary lymph nodes.
• Stage IV: Metastatic breast cancer, where cancer has spread to other organs in the body.

Diagnostic Methods:

• Breast Imaging (2D/3D)
• Breast Biopsy
• Mammotome Breast Biopsy Technique
• Breast MRI
• PET Scan
• Blood Tests
   

Treatment Options: 

Specialists will use breast ultrasound and mammography to evaluate the condition and, based on the patient's age, health status, cancer stage, tumor size, and type of cancer cells, develop the most suitable treatment plan.