Breast Cancer
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Q: What is a Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer develops from the Inner Lining of Breast. There can be change in shape & size,
or noticeable lump is felt in breast. It occurs most commonly in females, If treated early, can
prevent its spread to other body parts.
Q: What are the symptoms of Breast cancer?
There can be :
- Lump/Swelling in Breast.
- Change in skin colour.
- Skin Dimpling.
- Change in size or shape.
- Fluid discharge from nipples.
- Nipples become inverted.
- constant pain in brest or armpit.
Q: What are the types of Breast Cancer?
- Non-Invasive
- Does not have ability to spread outside breast
- Generally found in ducts of breast.
- Can be diagnosed in mammogram or you can feel a lump on Breast
- Invasive
- Has the ability to spread to other parts of body
- Develops in the cells that line Breast ducts.
Q: How can I Diagnose Breast Cancer?
Diagnosis can be made by Experienced healthcare provider.
- Physical Examination - Doctor will examine your breast for any lump, swelling, change in size/shape of both breast & nipples
- Biopsy - is done of affected area.
- FNAC - Fluid in the lump is taken for microscopic evaluation.
- Mammographic Screening - women with higher risk are adviced screening & genetic testing.
- MRI
- PET Scan - It is done to deduct the stage of cancer
Q: What are the stages of Breast Cancer?
Stages of Breast Cancer is based on TNM system.
T - Size of tumor
N - Lymph Node Involvement/not
M - Spread to more distant body parts.
Stage 0 - Shows the Breast Cancer has started in ducts & it's a pre cancerous condition.
Stage 1-3 - Shows Cancer has occurred within the breast or regional Lymph Nodes are Involved.
Stage - 4 - Shows, in which tumor has spread to other.
T - Size of tumor
N - Lymph Node Involvement/not
M - Spread to more distant body parts.
Stage 0 - Shows the Breast Cancer has started in ducts & it's a pre cancerous condition.
Stage 1-3 - Shows Cancer has occurred within the breast or regional Lymph Nodes are Involved.
Stage - 4 - Shows, in which tumor has spread to other.