Description of symptoms of breast cancer were found even in ancient treatises. For millennia, until 1700, there was no information about the causes and methods of treatment of this terrible disease. In recent years, medicine has achieved very good results in the treatment of breast cancer, the main factors influencing the development of the disease have been identified, and equipment for diagnosing breast cancer has been improved, which makes it possible to prescribe the most effective course of treatment. When there are symptoms of breast cancer, women are more likely to cure the disease at different stages.
Causes of the disease
The causes of breast cancer may be due to a genetic predisposition. That is, if the disease occurs in the family in different generations, the risk of getting sick increases.
Similarly, the onset of breast cancer affects the age, but only in the case of neglect of their health for a long time (neglected chronic diseases, malnutrition for many years). So take care of yourself, beloved, you need all the time, not just with the appearance of symptoms of breast cancer, or another disease.
Studies show that abortions, late first births, and refusal to breastfeed can also cause breast cancer.
If you have determined the symptoms of breast cancer, do not rush to make a diagnosis. Ask your doctor, take a survey. Perhaps a terrible diagnosis is not confirmed, as some diseases may be identical with the first signs of breast cancer.
How can breast cancer be diagnosed?
Regularly conduct self-examination, which will help in time to identify signs of breast cancer or disorders that can lead to the disease. Monthly, 6-10 days after menstruation, inspect the condition of the breast, first with the muscles lowered, then with the arms raised behind the head. Next, lie on your back, laying under the shoulder blades, in a circular motion, palpate your chest and armpit. Standing repeat the examination. Symptoms of breast cancer can be seals, discharge from the nipples, redness or skin changes (inflammation, flaking, changes in shape - sagging, sinking). The mammary glands should be on the same level. On the nipples there should be no rashes, changes in color and shape. Timely diagnosis will avoid many complications in the treatment of breast cancer.
How is breast cancer diagnosed in a clinical setting?
There are the following examination methods: palpation, X-ray, morphological and ultrasound methods. In a complex they give the full information which will help correctly to appoint or install a course of treatment of a cancer of a mammary gland. If the diagnosis is not confirmed, be sure to establish the cause of the symptoms that have disturbed you.
Treatment of breast cancer
There are several methods of treating breast cancer, which are prescribed depending on the stage, type of tumor, metastasis.
Lumpectomy - removal of pathological cells and tissue sites with small tumors.
Mastectomy is the removal of the breast.
Hormonal therapy - prevents the formation of cancer cells after surgical treatment.
Radiation therapy - radiation therapy, is also prescribed after surgery, to destroy the remaining cancer cells.
More often, in order to achieve the best effect and to prevent the defeat of other organs, a combination treatment of breast cancer is prescribed.
Prevention of disease
Statistics show that breast cancer is most common in industrially developed countries. The reason lies not only in ecology, but also in changing the way of life. Therefore, for all women from 13 to 90 years, an important role is played by the prevention of breast cancer.
- First of all, you need to carefully consider your diet - in the diet must necessarily be fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid carcinogenic products - fatty, fried, food containing dyes and other chemical additives.
- Do not wear underwear, which is too much pressure on the chest and disrupts blood circulation.
- Do not abuse alcohol.
- If you are often in a stressed state, then do not neglect
relaxing gymnastics. Normalized loads should be combined with a full rest, both for the body and for the psyche. - Do not delay treatment of diseases associated with female genital organs.
Any disease is easier to prevent than cure. Be attentive to your health, take care of yourself, and in no case do not lose hope. Progress does not stand still, with each year technology is improved. It is also developing medicine, offering all new methods of treatment and saving more and more lives.