Breast Cancer
Overview
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the Breast. The most common type of Breast Cancer is Ductal Carcinoma which begins in cells that line a Breast duct. The second most common type of Breast Cancer is lobular carcinoma which begins in a lobule of the Breast...
Symptoms
A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. A change in the size or shape of the breast. A dimple or puckering in the skin of the breast. A nipple turned inward into the breast. Fluid, other than breast milk, from the nipple, especially if it's bloody...
Causes
Increasing age,a personal history of breast conditions,a family history of breast cancer, Inherited genes that increase cancer risk, Radiation exposure, Obesity, beginning your period at a younger age, Having your first child at an older age, having never been pregnant,...
Diagnosis
Physical exam and history, Clinical breast exam (CBE), Mammogram: Ultrasound exam, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), Blood chemistry studies, Biopsy...
Prevention
Limit alcohol,Don't smoke, Control your weight, Be physically active, Breast-feed, Limit dose and duration of hormone therapy, Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution...
Treatment
Medicine - Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Systemic Therapy i.e. Chemotherapy: Capecitabine, Carboplatin, Docetaxel, Doxorubicin, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, Epirubicin, Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, Protein-bound paclitaxel...
Everyday Life
Many people live for months or years after a healthcare professional has diagnosed metastatic breast cancer. Treatment can help a person live longer and slow down the progression of the cancer.
Resources
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323824.php
https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-treatment-pdq#_222
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/breast-cancer/types-treatment