Everything you need to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is, after skin cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in women, although it can also occur in men.
It can be said that studies on this type of cancer have advanced a lot thanks to its continuous appearance in the female population.
Breast cancer has a broad prevention campaign that has reached enough money to continue with studies for its recovery and prevention, because of this this diagnosis is no longer terminal in many cases.
The number of fatal cases of breast cancer has decreased markedly and patients who face this diagnosis have a better chance of recovering quickly.
Even so, it is essential to create these information spaces that contribute to knowledge of breast cancer prevention.
What is breast cancer?
It is a disease that increases the cells of the mother in an uncontrolled way, these cells become cancerous and you begin to form lumps or tumors inside the breast.
Generally this occurs in women although there are also cases in men, these malignant cells can migrate to another part of the body through the blood vessels in a process called metastasis.
Breast cancer is treated according to the cells that multiply uncontrollably since that defines the type of cancer it is and the most functional treatment.
What is breast cancer?
It is important for the oncologist to determine the type of breast cancer and stage that the patient has in order to recommend the most effective treatment.
- Ductal carcinoma:
This type of cancer is detected by observing the cancer cells inside the breast duct, it can be said that it is the cancer that is detected most quickly and without risk of becoming metastatic since it is localized.
This type of cancer is non-invasive most of the time and is usually discovered in prevention processes such as mammograms and can be treated with treatments effectively.
- Inflammatory breast cancer:
This type of cancer is rare and tends to be mistaken for a breast infection.
It happens that cancer cells block the lymphatic vessels of the breast and cause swelling in the breast, creating a reddish, swollen and irritable appearance.
Thanks to its proximity to the lymphatic ducts, this cancer can allow cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body, so it is necessary for the patient to contact their doctor promptly.
- Lobular carcinoma in situ:
It is the formation of cancer cells in mammary glands or lobules, and although it is not cancer, it is a condition that predicts the risk of cancer in women who have it.
This characteristic is achieved through biopsies performed by specialists for various reasons and warns of the risk that women have of developing breast cancer in any breast. It is important to take the precautions recommended by the doctor after a diagnosis like this.
- Invasive lobular carcinoma:
This type of cancer develops with cancer cells inside the mammary glands that produce milk or lobules and is considered invasive because these breast cells move away creating a risk of metastasis.
It is a rare type of breast cancer.
- Paget's Breast Disease:
This disease is a type of cancer that affects the nipple area.
Although it is uncommon, it is important to mention that it is a risk that occurs in women over 50 years of age.
These cancer cells usually move from the nipple to the areola of the breast and then to the mammary glands as ductal cancer in situ or invasive.
- Male breast cancer:
Although it is the least common type of breast cancer, it is a real affectation that forms in the breast tissues of men.
They have a high chance of cure, the extraction of cancer cells is usually recommended, although depending on each case, other treatments can be used.
How do I know if I have breast cancer?
Breast cancer has certain symptoms that can help you discover it in early stages that ensures a more effective treatment.
These symptoms may include:
- Redness and swelling of some area of the breast.
- Appearance of lumps with or without pain.
- Skin changes with flakes and dryness.
- Discharge of fluids from the nipple with a bad smell or color.
- Any sudden breast changes.
For prevention...
It is important for women to create a responsibility for periodic examination of their breasts to notice any deformities or physical changes to verify with a medical oncologist.
It is also recommended to perform periodic mammogram exams and breast echoes that support the prevention of early detection of any type of cancer.
