What Is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph or to other parts. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as:

·         Earlier detection

·         New personalized approach to treatment

·         Better understanding of the disease

SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER :

·         A breast lump of thickening that feels different from the surrounding.

·         Change in size, shape or appearance of the breast.

·         Changes to skin over the breast, such as dimpling.

·         Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented are surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin.

·         Redness or pitting of the skin over the breast, like the skin of an orange.

·         A newly inverted nipple

RISK FACTORS:

·         GENDER- Women are much more likely than men are to develop breast cancer.

·         INCREASING AGE- Risk of breast cancer increases as you age.

·         PERSONAL HISTORY- Personal history of breast conditions.

·         INHERITED GENES- That increase cancer risk: Gene mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2.

·         RADIATION- Exposure to harmful radiations increases the risk of developing breast cancer.

·         OBESITY- Being obese increases your risk of breast cancer.

·         FAMILY HISTORY- Family history of breast cancer.

·         PERIODS BEFORE 12- Beginning your period at a younger age before 12

·         Women having childbirth after age 30.

·         Women never been pregnant have a greater risk.

·         Drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer.

·         5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are linked to gene mutations.

·         Beginning of menopause at an older age.

·         Women taking hormone medications.

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT:

DIAGNOSIS –

Ø  BREAST EXAMINATION

Ø  MAMMOGRAM

Ø  BREAST ULTRASOUND

Ø  BIOPSY

Ø  BREAST MRI

Ø  FNAC

CORE NEEDLE BIOPSY IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Ø  A core needle biopsy uses a long, hollow tube to extract a core of tissue.

Ø  A biopsy is the only definitive way to make a diagnosis of breastcancer. During a biopsy, your doctor uses a specialized needle device guided by X-ray or another imaging test to extract a core of tissue from the suspicious area. Often, a small metal marker is left at the site within your breast so the area can be easily identified on future imaging tests.

Ø  Biopsy samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis where experts determine whether the cells are cancerous.

STAGING BREAST CANCER: BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Ø  Once your doctor has diagnosed your breast cancer, he or she works to establish the extent (stage) of your cancer.

Ø  Your cancer's stage helps determine your prognosis and the best treatment options.

Ø  Complete information about your cancer's stage may not be available until after you undergo breast cancer surgery.

 

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT IN DELHI:

·         Max Hospital is one of the best breast cancer hospitals in Delhi, India that provides world class breast cancer care facilities.

·         RGCIRC is one of the best hospitals for breast cancer treatment and surgery in Delhi NCR, India.

·         The best breast cancer treatment in Delhi and Gurgaon by Dr Vineet Govinda Gupta, DM (Medical Oncology) Gold Medallist (AIIMS), breast cancer specialist in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad. Previously at AIIMS New Delhi for more than 12 years.