Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. Nobody knows why some women have breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in cells of the breast in men and women. In the world, breast cancer is the second most common cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of total cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths.
Causes of breast cancer
In breast cancer, certain cells in the breast begin growing abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells and can spread (metastasize) through the heart of their lymph nodes or other parts of his body
Women who begin their first period (early puberty) or have a late menopause have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.
Women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or have recently taken, with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. Detailed information about HRT.
Although the exact causes of breast cancer are not clear, we know that the major risk factors. However, most women considered at high risk of breast cancer do not receive, while many people who have no known risk factors.
The symptoms of breast cancer
Breast pieces in general
The first symptom of breast cancer for many women is a lump in her breast. However, 9 out of 10 breast nodules (90%) are benign. That means they are not cancer. Most benign breast masses are not cancer.
A lump or thickening in the breast or armpit: Some parts or inflammation in the breast tissue May be due to hormonal changes. But if a lump or thickening persists, either inside or in the armpit area, may be a cause for concern.
Liquid (not milk) leaking from the chimney: Between the ages of 41 to 58 May it be a few non-flight bloody nipples of both breasts. This leakage is usually due to hormonal changes and is not worrying.
The treatment of breast cancer
Surgery
-The preservation of the breast surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy and lymph node, and what to expect from each.
Building long-term health
Why is it so important to stick to your treatment plan, to take the full course of medication, and continue with the tests and regular medical visits to stay healthy in the future.
The evidence of his cancer cells
Her breast cancer cells can be tested to see if they have hormone receptors or receptor biological therapy. There are estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors.
Simple mastectomy. During a simple mastectomy, the surgeon removes all your breast tissue - the lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and skin, including the nipple and areola.
Reconstruction of a flap of tissue. Known as the transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap, this surgery to reconstruct her breast using tissue, including fat and muscles of the abdomen, while the surgeons.
