Dr. Ripudaman Singh asked:


Brest Cancer Information

We all know that sometimes abnormal cells develop in the breast tissue, forming a lump or tumor. This is the most common type of cancer in women.

The breast has several lobes, which are divided into lobules and end in the milk glands. Tiny ducts run from the many tiny glands, connect together, and end in the ******. Any tissue in the breast can be affected and it will destroy the nearby tissues also. Usually the cancer arises from tissue that forms milk ducts. There are at least 15 different kinds, depending on the site of development . Both women and men can develop breast cancer, but it is very rare in men.

Breast cancer occurs more commonly in the left breast than the right and more commonly in the outer upper quadrant. The tumor may distort the shape of the breast or the texture of the skin as it becomes larger. It can be detected when it grow large enough to either be felt or seen on a mammogram.

The cancer cells spread through the specialised channels in the breast called lymphatics to the lymph nodes to form tumors. It also spread or metasize to the other parts of the body through the blood stream. It spreads through the right side of the heart to the lungs, and eventually to the other breasts, the chest wall, liver, bone and brain. Spreading of the tumor to other parts of the body can cause death.

Breast cancer can be classified by histologic appearance and location of the lesion.

Adenocarcinoma - arising from the epithelium. Intraductal - developing within the ducts Infiltrating - Occurring in parenchyma of the breast. Inflammatory - reflecting rapid tumor growth, in which the overlying skin become edematous, inflamed and in-durated. Lobular carcinoma in situ - reflecting tumor growth involving lobes of glandular tissue. Medullary or circumscribed - large tumor with rapid growth rate.

Knowledge is preventive and support cure.

Jody Siena asked:


Women penury periodically to call an Obstetrician or a Gynecologist for pelvic scans or for winning a Pap assess, especially if they are 21 living of age or adult. Any lessons on women’s fitness would indeed rummage into the ascent of bane as a dodgy illness that may start to murder and is trice only to concern diseases in provisos of most happening illnesses.

Knowing the Facts

Women’s changed by menace which is thought to have been diagnosed in more than a million people in the United States, still it is certain that menace affliction can be drastically summary by adopting healthier lifestyles, improving food and avoiding being exposed to the sun. In addition, evil broadcast, information about canker as well as referral military would all help significantly to expand women’s shape.

Women who have attained the age of 65 living or who are adult are alleged to make up half of the new ****** canker suitcases every year and the number for older women having ****** disease is likely to twin by the year 2030 as the baby boomers age. The anomaly is the younger women who have ****** bane receive better fear than their older counterparts, even however women want their physicians to look at the disease not their dates of birth.

Worldwide, ****** menace is the most shared form of menace afflicting women’s fitness and is thought to have affected one out of every 11-12 women at some present of their lives in the Western hemisphere, and in nastiness of significant labors being made to achieve early detection and grant effective therapy, supposedly about 20% of all women having ****** growth would die as a product of this disease.

To find bags of ****** pest it is required to have viewing performed which includes ****** self-examination and mammography although only the latter has been found to decrease mortality from ****** evil. Women’s fitness wishes aids such as alluring timbre imaging (MRI) to discover cancers that are not obvious through mammography methods.

Besides canker, another source of disquiet about women’s strength is diabetes, and to argument this disease the National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women’s wellbeing have made a television record on diabetes and women’s health and the video highlights the tales regarding women who gives expect and encouragement to women as well as their families in coping with diabetes. Conclusion: for good health, it is important to educate oneself.

Mark Branyon asked:

There is no doubt that Breast cancer is a frightening diagnosis for any woman or man. From the moment those two words are uttered, feelings of uncertainty and fear begin to mount. Uncertainty about the future and whether there’s a way to better the chances of survival collide with feelings of life without one or both Breast Concern about surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy treatment, as well as whether or not survival is possible at all, is what usually swirls through the mind of any person moments after hearing those two dreaded words.

But there is a silver lining around this dark cloud of bad news. The good news is that tremendous advances in cancer detection and traditional as well as alternative cancer treatments have taken place over the past few decades. As a result, the prognosis for surviving Breast cancer, and even avoiding radical surgery, has never been better.

Following the advice and course of treatment recommended by your doctor is of utmost importance. But interestingly, many men and women diagnosed with Breast cancer report that their symptoms have been improved, and in some cases reversed, by pursuing one of the many medically-approved alternative ****** cancer treatments available today.

Of course, no “one-size-fits-all” alternative cancer treatment exists so finding the right one requires the advice of a physician who is trained in alternative cancer therapies. These physicians take a holistic approach to treating Breast cancer. Simply stated, they’ll decide on one or more alternative Breast cancer treatments depending on the specific type of Breast cancer and the stage of the disease.

Perhaps the most essential alternative cancer treatment involves making specific dietary changes in order to boost the body’s ability to combat malnutrition. Malnutrition is a common consequence of Breast cancer, responsible for up to 40% of all cancer-related deaths. Proper nutrition also helps people suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment by reducing nausea and hair loss, boosting the immune system, and combating the symptoms of organ toxicity.

Only a trained physician who understands the role of proper nutrition in alternative Breast cancer treatments can make specific dietary recommendations. However, the general guidelines below typically form the basis of any beneficial physician-approved nutritional plan.

Medical and nutritional research now proves that Zinc is an essential ingredient for anyone seeking alternative cancer treatments. Zinc supports the immune system by increasing antibody production and providing essential nutrition to the macrophage, a critical cell that plays a pivotal role in the immune system.

Foods that are high in Zinc include:

? Oysters

? Red meat

? Poultry

? Beans

? Nuts

? Whole grains

? Zinc-fortified breakfast cereals

? Dairy products

The body absorbs Zinc better with a diet that is high in animal protein than one that is high in plant protein.

Vitamin A is another essential ingredient in nutrition-based alternative cancer treatments. This vitamin contributes to the support of the immune system by assisting in the development of T both-helper (Th) cells and B-cells.

Foods that are high in Vitamin A include:

? Milk

? Margarine

? Eggs

? Beef and chicken liver

? Vitamin A-fortified breakfast cereals

? Carrots

? Cantaloupes

? Sweet potatoes

? Spinach

Selenium is a trace mineral used by proteins to make antioxidant enzymes called selenoproteins. These selenoproteins combat cell damage caused by free radicals; key contributors to the development of cancer as well as heart disease. Only a small amount of Selenium is required by the body.

Foods that are high in Selenium include:

? Brazil nuts

? Walnuts

? Light tuna packed in oil

? Beef

? Turkey

? Fortified oatmeal

? Enriched whole wheat bread

? Long grain white rice

? Eggs

? Cottage cheese

? Cheddar cheese

Vegetables grown in Selenium-rich soils, as well as animals that have been fed grain grown in Selenium-rich soils are also good sources of this essential element.

Besides food, it’s possible to get the required amounts of Zinc, Vitamin A and Selenium by taking food supplements and vitamin pills. Remember though, there is more to consider than these three nutrients when developing nutritional-based alternative Breast cancer treatments.

Introducing these nutrients in the wrong quantities, or overlooking other essential ingredients when developing alternative cancer therapies, can actually negate the otherwise beneficial results of a good nutritional plan. That’s why it’s so important to consult a medical professional who specializes in alternative cancer treatments.

For more information on physician-guided alternative Breast cancer treatments, visit http://www.newhopemedicalcenter.com/breast-cancer.aspx

Dr. Martin Jugenburg asked:

Mastectomy means breast amputation to many women.  It’s a very scary concept to have your breast(s) amputated. Another option is lumpectomy with radiation.   Lumpectomy and radiation is thought to have the same outcome as mastectomy alone. Since lumpectomy and radiation leaves behind some of the breast tissue, many women prefer to take this route. What they don’t seem to realize is that this is not some magical treatment that removes the cancer and leaves the breast alone. Lumpectomy is actually pretty deforming, and I see many women who after lumpectomy want to have a reconstruction because their breast has been deformed. It’s smaller, indented, the breast is displaced and distorted (depending on the location of the lump) and overall these women are just not happy. Unfortunately, because they’ve had radiation, reconstructive options are limited and their surgical risks are significantly increased. Radiation is very harmful. It is meant to kill cancerous cells. However, it is not a selective tool… meaning it kills and harms anything it comes in contact with. Radiation therapy works by focusing radiation on the cancerous cells while making sure that the surrounding normal tissues are not too damaged…. note the “not too damaged” part, because there always is damage. Plastic Surgeons are often asked to come and reconstruct areas that have been previously irradiated. As such, plastic surgeons have a lot of experience dealing with irradiated tissues. Irradiated tissues are hard/leathery, they do not heal well after surgery and have a significant increase in infection, wound breakdown (wound opening up), and these tissues do not tolerate implants (as in the case of implant breast reconstruction)

For this reason I would recommend a mastectomy with reconstruction to patients with breast cancer. Breasts can be reconstructed in many ways, and having a reconstruction in an area that has not been previously irradiated can have great results. If on the other hand you chose lumpectomy and radiation and then reconstruction, the result will be far inferior.

Marjory Ramsay asked:


Breast cancer radiotherapy is at best an ordeal and at worst a living nightmare for many women.

The worst moment after being told you really do have cancer is being told you will need chemotherapy and radiotherapy as treatment to fight the disease. Having been there I know it’s shocking and I felt I just simply would never cope with it all. I’m writing this article and describing my experiences in the hope that it will make it easier for others to cope. If that applies to you then my thoughts are with you - good luck on your journey. Be strong and you’ll see it through.

My own ****** cancer treatment regime was to consist of four treatments of FEC chemo, four weeks of radiotherapy treatment then four treatments of Taxotere chemo. This would all take the best part of ten months.

Having survived the first part of the chemo ( just! ) I went into my radiotherapy a bit bruised and battered. The first thing that needed done was going to a simulator to have the very complicated process of marking out where your treatment would be. This is done with lasers and details of where your tumour or tumours were. Small tattoos are then done to mark out the treatment area. This enables the machine to be set up very quickly every day during treatment.

I mentally decided that for the four weeks of radiotherapy I would treat it like a job. It took 45 minutes or so to drive to the hospital and back every day. The Western General in Edinburgh where I had all my treatments has a fantastic set up for radiotherapy patients. There is a dedicated car park next to the unit and you are guaranteed a space or they will valet park your car. This was amazing and a big weight off my mind as your appointment only lasts five minutes and you have to be there in time as the machines are in use constantly.

The actual radiotherapy lasts a few minutes and is painless-quite relaxing really. Some people find the treatment very tiring. I didn’t, but I think if you’ve had chemo first then your perception of tiredness changes! The going to the hospital every day is a bit of a bind but use any mental trick to over come this.

After a few weeks of treatment the skin over the treated area can become very red and fragile. No soap or creams should be used as these can make your skin even more sensitive. This does clear up but it did cause discomfort for a few weeks. The skin on this area will always be more sensitive and sun should be avoided. It’s also worth mentioning not to forget the exit area - mine was on my back - where the radiotherapy exists your body during treatments.

Radiotherapy treatment, for me, was the least unpleasant of the treatments I went through. At the outset it seems daunting but really it’s not - honestly!

Amasch Hilbert asked:


Stages of ****** Cancer

It is imperative for a doctor to know the stage of your ****** cancer to ensure the right treatment. ****** cancer is a complicated disease with a number of risk factors attached to it. There are different stages of ****** cancer which are explained below:



Stage 0:

Stage 0 is the stage of non-invasive ****** cancer. In this stage, the cancer cells do not spread to other areas. Examples of Stage 0 are LCIS and DCIS.



Stage 1:

In Stage 1 the cancer spreads out to other areas and is called invasive ****** cancer. In this case:

- The tumor measures up to 2 cm

- No lymph nodes are involved



Stage 2:

Stage 2 is also about invasive ****** cancer with the following conditions:

- The tumor measures up to at least 2 centimeters to 5 cm.

- The cancer spreads to the lymph nodes under the arm on the same side as the ****** cancer.

The affected lymph nodes do not attach to one another or to the surrounding tissues. This is a sign that the cancer has not moved to the next stage yet.



Stage 3:

Stage 3 is further classified into two categories known as 3A and 3B.



- Stage 3A:

Stage 3A is about invasive ****** cancer in which the conditions are:

- The tumor is larger than 5 cm

- No significant participation of lymph nodes is observed. In this stage of ****** cancer the nodes attach to each other or the surrounding tissues.

- Stage 3B:

Stage 3B is about invasive ****** cancer in which a tumor irrespective of its size spreads out to the ****** skin, chest wall or to the internal mammary lymph nodes. Inflammatory ****** cancer is in Stage 3B. it is a rare ****** cancer but is very dangerous and aggressive. Inflammatory ****** cancer is distinguished from normal ****** cancer by its redness on the ******. This redness gives a warm or inflammatory feeling. During this stage one might experience puffiness and ridges on the skin.

 

Stage 4:

Stage 4 is about invasive ****** cancer having the following conditions:

 

- The tumor spreads beyond the breast, underarm and internal mammary lymph nodes

- The tumor spreads to the base of the neck, above the collarbone (area known as supraclavicular), lungs, liver, bones or the brain.

Dave Stringham asked:


A New Day in silicone, a preferred option in ****** aesthetic surgery.

Silicones are a family of chemical compounds. They are made from silicon, a naturally occurring element found in sand, quartz and rock. Next to oxygen, silicon is the most common element in the earth’s crust and becomes silicone when it is combined with oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Depending on the arrangement of the molecules, silicones can be manufactured in a variety of forms including oils, gels and solids.

Silicones have been part of the consumer industry for over 50 years. Because they can be manufactured in various ways, silicones appear in a wide variety of products that most of us use everyday. Hairsprays, suntan lotions and moisturizing creams are just some of the consumer products that contain one form of silicone called dimethicone.

Medical devices utilizing silicone include artificial joints, catheters, drainage systems, ****** implants, tissue expanders and ****** implants. Silicone products have been shown to be biocompatible, reliable, flexible and easy to sterilize, making them an ideal choice for both implantable and non-implantable medical devices.

What makes today’s silicone a safe option?

In 1992, the FDA called for a voluntary moratorium (delay) on the use of silicone gel-filled ****** implants until new safety information could be thoroughly reviewed by the FDA’s advisory panel. That same year, the FDA lifted this moratorium and announced its decision to allow access to silicone ****** implants for reconstruction patients under controlled clinical studies, called Adjunct Studies. In 1999, the FDA allowed the use of silicone gel-filled implants in Allergan’s Core Clinical Study to assess the safety and effectiveness of these devices.

While these studies are collecting information specific to INAMEDs Silicone-Filled ****** Implants, the National Institute of Health’s Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a landmark 400-page report entitled “Safety of Silicone ****** Implants.” This 1999 report on the safety ofsilicone concluded “There is insufficient evidence to support an association of silicone ****** implants with defined connective tissue disease.” The IOM also stated “There is no convincing evidence for atypical connective tissue disease or rheumatic disease or a novel constellation of signs and symptoms in women with silicone ****** implants.”??

The unique qualities of today’s silicone gel-filled ****** implants help make it the filler of choice for patients in countries where both saline-filled and silicone gel-filled ****** implants are widely available.

With the recent approval of silicone filled ****** implants for ****** augmentation and ****** reconstruction, physicians and patients can be assured of the safety of silicone. This confirmation is based on extensive preclinical testing, four years of data on 715 women from Allergan’s Core Clinical Study and a European study that evaluated implant rupture prevalence rates beyond 10 years. In addition, countless published, peer-reviewed studies and research support the safety of silicone gel-filled ****** implants.

A study by the US Government looks at silicone implants and confirms findings.

In 1997, the Department of Health and Human Services began one of the most extensive research studies in medical history by appointing the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science (IOM) to examine potential complications during or after surgery.

The IOM consisted of a 13-member volunteer committee, including six women. The committee was composed of members of the medical, scientific and educational communities with experience in radiology, women’s health, neurology, oncology, silicone chemistry, rheumatology, immunology, epidemiology, internal medicine and plastic surgery. No IOM members had on-going relationships or conflicts of interest related to any implant lawsuits.

The result: After reviewing years of evidence and research concerning these implants, the IOM found that “Evidence suggests diseases or conditions such as connective tissue diseases, cancer, neurological diseases or other systemic complaints or conditions are no more common in women with ****** implants than in women without implants.”

Furthermore, a review of research and medical studies shows:

Extensive studies, including a report by the Institute of Medicine, conclude that ****** cancer is no more common in women with implants than in those without implants

The American Academy of Pediatrics concluded in September 2001 “The Committee on Drugs does not feel that the evidence currently justifies classifying silicone implants as a contraindication to breastfeeding.”

Epidemiological investigations have not found any increased risk of adverse health outcomes in children born to women with ****** implants

Silicone ****** implants are arguably the most studied medical devices and decades of research have evaluated their safety and effectiveness.

The Allergan Core Clinical Study

Allergan’s Core Clinical Study is an ongoing 10-year study of 940 women who had ****** augmentation, reconstruction or revision of a previous surgery between 1999 and 2000. Safety and effectiveness is evaluated through patient follow-up at zero to four weeks, six months, 12 months, 24 months, and annually through 10 years. Safety is assessed by complications, such as implant rupture, capsular contracture and re-operation. Benefit (effectiveness) is assessed by patient satisfaction and measures of body image/esteem and self-esteem.

The result: The FDA has evaluated Allergan’s Core Clinical Study data at four years and determined that INAMEDs Silicone-Filled ****** Implants are safe and effective for use in ****** augmentation and ****** reconstruction.

The Allergan Adjunct Clinical Study

The Allergan Adjunct Clinical Study enrollment was limited to reconstruction and revision surgery patients who met certain inclusion criteria. Between the years of 1998 and 2006, when enrollment in this study was terminated, over 80,000 silicone filled implants were implanted in more than 50,000 women. Safety data is collected at one, three and five years and is used as supplemental data to support the safety of INAMEDs Silicone-Filled ****** Implants.

Studies show silicone gel-filled ****** implants are safe, but that doesn’t make them right for everybody. Silicone gel-filled ****** implants are not lifetime devices.It is possible at some point in your lifetime that the implant(s) would need to be removed or replaced. To ensure that you achieve your optimal results safely, patients should be aware that you should not have ****** implant surgery if you:

1. Have existing malignant or pre-malignant cancer of the ****** and have not been successfully treated

2. Have an active infection anywhere in the body

3. Are currently pregnant or nursing

You should also know that silicone gel ****** implants have not been clinically tested in women with:

1. Autoimmune diseases like lupus or scleroderma

2. Conditions that could interfere with wound healing and blood clotting

3. A weakened immune system (such as women receiving immunosuppressive therapy)

4. Reduced blood supply to the ****** tissue

5. Radiation to the ****** following implantation

6. Clinical diagnosis of depression or other mental health disorders, including body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders. Please discuss any history of mental health disorders prior to surgery

Sandy Powers asked:




How I’m Fighting ****** Cancer



By Sandy Powers

It was the summer of 2005 when my diagnostic mammogram revealed a growth in the back of my ******. The biopsy confirmed it was cancer. My best option was to have a mastectomy. The day before surgery, my surgeon called to tell me my pre-opt tests came back.

“Your liver enzymes are seriously elevated,” he said.

“What are liver enzymes?” I asked.

“Liver enzymes let us know how healthy the liver is,” he explained. “Your enzymes are 3 times higher than normal. Surgery is on hold until we run some tests.”

Had the cancer spread to my liver?

After a round of tests, the surgeon called again.

 

“The cancer doesn’t appear to have spread to your liver, but we can’t pin point the cause of the elevated enzymes.” He continued, “We can’t wait any longer for surgery.”

Three days later I had the mastectomy. The doctors decided I was not a good candidate for the traditional follow-up cancer treatment of radiation, chemotherapy, or hormonal (anti-estrogen) therapy. There is no cure for ****** cancer; yet, the traditional therapies were not for me. My liver enzymes were still seriously elevated. I knew I had to find an alternative treatment. I went into research mode. I poured through hundreds of research studies, medical journals, and dozens of books. I shifted through my piles of notes. I devised My Six-Step Plan. I became my own guinea pig.

My Six-Step Plan:

  I stopped all multiple and mineral supplements.

Recent studies, for example, in The Journal of The American Medical Association and The Annuals of Internal Medicine concluded daily intake of beta carotene, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E in the form of vitamin pills increased risk of death; Vitamin A by 16 percent, Vitamin E by 4 percent and beta carotene by 7 percent. Researchers further suggested these and other artificial vitamins overload the liver.

2. I switched to organic food and began using olive oil for all my cooking and

baking.

Organic food eliminated from my diet the toxic pesticides, toxic fertilizers, added hormones, and antibiotics that are in conventional foods. Olive oil is healthy for the liver.

3. I increased my food intake of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the inside of a cell from free radicals that can cause diseases like cancer. Vitamin C is the most important antioxidant of them all. According to the National Academy of Sciences, one out of every six adults receives less than one-half of the daily-recommended amount. Since our bodies can’t manufacture or store Vitamin C, I make sure I drink orange juice, eat tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, broccoli, and parsley every day. But I do not take Vitamin C supplements. According to researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, large doses of Vitamin C—like in supplements— also protect the cancer cells inside our cells. Vitamin C taken in food sources does not.

4. I go out into the sun every day for 15 minutes for Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. Science Daily reports studies show a clear association between a deficiency of Vitamin D and ****** cancer. I have a daily ritual of fifteen minutes of sun a day without sunscreen.

  I walk every day for exercise.

Since I live in Florida where heat can be a problem, I usually walk in Wal-Mart or Target. (I only take a couple of dollars along with me so I’m not tempted to buy anything!)

I meditate twenty minutes a day to reduce stress.

A little stress makes us productive. A lot of stress makes us sick. I want my body to concentrate on staying well, not on fighting stress. Meditation is a healer of the mind while Organic Food is a healer of the body.

After six months on this regimen, I returned to the doctor for a series of tests. My liver enzymes returned to normal and my overall cholesterol dropped forty points while my good cholesterol rose forty points. My cancer appeared in remission.

I remain on My Six-Step Plan to fight cancer recurrence. There is no cure for ****** cancer. For me, the best I can do is beat cancer into remission and fight to keep it there. This year in the United States there will be approximately 243,000 new cases of ****** cancer. Over 41,000 ****** cancer patients will die. I don’t plan on being one of them.

Ann Knapp asked:


It’s a fact that every day, cells in your body divide, grow and die. Most of the time they do it in an orderly manner. But sometimes they grow out of control. This type of cell growth forms a mass or lump called a tumor. Tumors can either benign or malignant.

Benign tumors are not cancerous. But left untreated, some can pose a health risk, so they are often removed. When these tumors are removed, they typically do not reappear. Most importantly, the cells of a benign tumor do not spread to other parts of the body or invade nearby tissue.

Malignant tumors are made of abnormal cells. Malignant tumor cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. A malignant tumor that develops in the ****** is called ****** cancer.

To continue growing, malignant ****** tumors need to be fed. They get nourishment by developing new blood vessels in a process called angiogenesis. The new blood vessels supply the tumor with nutrients that promote growth. As the malignant ****** tumor grows, it can expand into nearby tissue. This process is called invasion. Cells can also break away from the primary, or main, tumor and spread to other parts of the body. The cells spread by traveling through the blood stream and lymphatic system. This process is called metastasis.

When malignant ****** cells appear in a new location, they begin to divide and grow out of control again as they create another tumor. Even though the new tumor is growing in another part of the body, it is still called ****** cancer. The most common locations of ****** cancer metastases are the lymph nodes, liver, brain, bones and lungs.

There are genes that control the way our cells divide and grow. When these genes don’t work like they should, a genetic error, or mutation, has occurred. Mutations may be inherited or spontaneous. Inherited mutations are ones you were born with - an abnormal gene that one of your parents passed on to you at birth. Inherited mutations of specific genes, such as the BRCAI and BRCA2 genes, increase a woman’s risk of developing ****** cancer.

Spontaneous mutations can occur within your body during your lifetime. The actual cause or causes of mutations still remains unknown. Researchers have identified two types of genes that are important to cell growth. Errors in these genes turn normal cells into cancerous ones.

You need to be aware that cells may be growing out of control before any symptoms of the disease appear. That is why ****** screening to find any early changes is so important. The sooner a problem is found, the better a your chance is for survival.

Experts recommend that women 40 years and older have a mammogram every year. If you have a history of ****** cancer in your family, talk with your doctor about risk assessment, when to start getting mammograms and how often to have them. If your mother or sister had ****** cancer before menopause, you may need to start getting mammograms and yearly clinical ****** exams before age 40. It is important for all women to have clinical ****** exams done by a health care provider at least every three years starting at age 20 and every year after age 40 and to do ****** self-exams once every month starting by age 20.

Trevor Price asked:


Understanding and being able to detect ****** cancer signs are crucial for early detection of the disease and higher success rates. As the most common cancer amongst women in the U.S., ****** cancer is a brazen reality and on the rise. Fortunately, it’s also a disease with a high cure rate, particularly if it’s detected early.

To learn about known ****** cancer signs and symptoms and how to detect them in your own body, keep reading

Lump

Most instances of ****** cancer are diagnosed after a woman discovers a lump in her ******. This is the most common method of detecting ****** cancer and the clearest sign or symptom of the disease.

Whether during a routine self ****** examination or simply by accident, a woman will notice or feel a bump that feels significantly different than the surrounding ****** tissue. To learn how to do a self ****** examination, try the ****** Self Exam (BSE) tutorial on the Komen website, komen.org.

Changing ****** Shape, Skin Texture or Size

A drastic change in a breast’s skin texture, shape or overall size can be a clear indicator of ****** cancer. Many ****** cancer victims also see a dimpling or wrinkling of the skin.

Soreness and Skin Irritation

Inflammatory ****** cancer (IBC) is a rare form of ****** cancer, but it does occur in about 1% of women diagnosed with the disease. The symptoms typically present themselves through itchiness, swelling, soreness, redness and a heat that resonates throughout the ******.

Paget’s Disease of the Breast

Paget’s disease is what is considered a secondary or complex symptom of ****** cancer. Essentially, the skin of the ****** and/or ****** feels and appears as though it’s afflicted by eczema. The skin is flaking, itchy, irritated and red.

Loss of Appetite

Not all ****** cancer patients experience a decreased appetite and subsequent weight loss, but many do. Cancer is a disease that can often affect the entire body, even if it’s localized. Often, patients’ diets are adversely affected.

Anxiety, Stress and Depression

Though not as thoroughly documented as other physical symptoms, many ****** cancer patients report experiencing higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression even before they were diagnosed. While most doctors won’t make a positive determination on this evidence alone, it can be a helpful indicator.

Family History

If any of your immediate family members or several members of your extended family have been diagnosed with ****** cancer, then you need to let your doctor know. You should also commit to monthly self ****** exams and annual mammograms.

From Symptoms to Diagnosis

If you’re experiencing any or all the above symptoms, then you may want to consult with your doctor. Remember, the sooner ****** cancer is detected, the better your long-term prognosis.

The American Cancer Society recommends conducting a monthly self ****** exam and an annual mammogram to detect ****** cancer signs like a lump or skin changes. A self exam is simple, quick, and an effective means of catching a potentially serious problem early.