Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?

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Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
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Introduction

• It is often said that PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN
  CURE. However, in cases of breast cancer there
  are numerous inevitable factors that lead to its
  onset like aging, genetic disorders and gender.
• Being a female is a big risk factor as the
  presence of estrogen and progesterone can result
  in breast cancer cells growth.
• In such cases early detection and breast cancer
  screening goes a long way in ensuring that the
  patient can undergo a successful treatment.
• Breast cancer can be cured completely making it
  even more important for women to identify the
  early signs of this disease.

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Early Signs of Breast Cancer

• A lump or a thickening in or near the breast  In
  most cases the lump is not painful
• A lump or thickening in underarm area
• A change in size or shape of breast
• A dimple or puckering in skin of the breast
• Inward pulling of nipple
• Fluid, other than breast milk, especially if it
  is bloody
• Altered skin colour or texture of breast, nipple,
  areola
• Dimpling of skin of breast like a skin of
  Orange
• On the appearance of any of these symptoms,
  consult an experienced gynecologist at the
  earliest. The treatment can be easier and far
  more effective when the affected site is small
  and the cancer has not spread to surrounding
  areas.
• Also read about Breast Cancer Risk Factors.

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Breast Cancer Screening

• Breast Cancer can be detected in the early stages
  with the help of regular breast cancer screening
  or mammography.
• Mammograms are X-Ray images of the breasts gives
  a clear idea as to which part of the organ is
  affected.
• Mammograms can even detect these malignant tumors
  before the appearance of any symptoms.
• Annual breast examination by a doctor and an
  annual screening Mammography is advisable for the
  females more than 45 years of age.
• Women who are at higher risk of developing breast
  cancer, should consult go for the screening at an
  early age (after consulting the doctor).
• The treatment of breast cancer depends on staging
  of the disease.

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Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

• Mammogram
• A mammogram is an X-ray that enables a specialist
  to examine the breast tissue for tumours.
• A small dose of iodising radiation produces an
  image of the breast tissue.
• It shows not only lumps or specks caused by
  cancer but also micro calcifications, lumps due
  to fatty cells and cysts.
• Further tests are required to confirm the
  presence of abnormal cells.

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Mammography Process for Breast Cancer
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2. Breast Ultrasound

• Specialists use penetrating sound waves and their
  deflection to create a computerised image of
  internal breast tissue.
• A breast ultrasound can differentially show a
  lump of solid mass, a cyst filled with fluid, or
  a combination of both.
• While cysts are mostly non-cancerous, a solid
  lump may indicate cancerous tumour.
• Breast ultrasound measures the exact size and
  location of the lump and the condition of its
  surrounding tissue.

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3. Biopsy

• A biopsy test involves removal of some tissue and
  fluid from the suspected area, examination under
  a microscope and other tests for presence of
  cancerous tissue.
• A biopsy report will provide a complete picture
  of your situation.
• It includes benign or non-cancerous cells in the
  lump, type of tumour, tumour growth rate and
  grade, receptor status of tumour, and distance
  between excised tumour cells and surrounding
  normal tissue.
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4. Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• A breast MRI provides a more conclusive evidence
  and assessment of the extent of cancer spread.
• Difference can be find between a normal and
  tumorous breast tissue using the images generated
  by the transmission of magnetic energy and radio
  .
• Read about What happens after Breast Cancer
  Diagnosis?

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Stages of Breast Cancer

• The 5 stages are
• Stage 0 This stage indicates the precancerous
  condition. When cancer is detected in this stage,
  the disease can be cured very easily without
  having to undergo extensive procedures.
• Stages 1 2 The cancerous growth is restricted
  to the breast area to the lymph nodes in the
  area near to the breast or armpit.
• Stage 3 The cancer cells have spread from the
  breast armpit lymph nodes to the lymph nodes
  near to breastbone or collarbone or to the skin
  of breast chest wall.
• Stage 4 The cancer cells have spread from the
  breast lymph nodes to the other organs like
  lungs, bones, brain, distant lymph nodes and
  liver.

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Contd.

• Based on results of screening, breast cancer can
  be classified into 5 types, from Stage 0-4. These
  stages are determined based in the spread of
  cancer and whether it is limited to the origin
  site or spread to the surrounding areas.
• Early Detection of Breast Cancer is the KEY to
  Survival

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