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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer that affects women worldwide. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but several risk factors exist.
Breast cancer may originate from the glands or the ducts of the breast. If cancer originates from the glands, it is called lobular carcinoma. The lobules are the special milk-producing glands. When cancer happens in the ducts of the breast, it is known as ductal carcinoma.
Cancer is known as "infiltrating" or "invasive" when it moves beyond where it began. Cancer that has not crossed beyond the involved lobule or tubule is minimal. It is called "in-situ" carcinoma.
Breast cancer may involve more than one member of a family. It is usually called familial breast cancer. There may be some hereditary and genetic causes for this type of breast cancer. Women with familial breast cancer can benefit from genetic counseling and testing.
Risks that cannot be changed include:
Other risks include:
Signs and Symptoms of breast cancer:
Early cancer of the breast usually has no symptoms. Later, as cancer grows, it may cause a lump that can be felt in the breast. Sometimes the skin overlying a tumor becomes coarse and wrinkled, known as "peau d'orange" in French or "orange skin." Another sign is discharge from the nipple.
How can it be discovered?
Most breast cancer cases are discovered either by a mammogram or clinical breast exam. These are times when your health provider performs a breast examination. Pain in the breasts is extremely uncommon, if ever, as a symptom of breast cancer. Most breast cancers are removed surgically. The operation's extent depends on the tumor's size and whether or not the lymph nodes in the axilla, or armpit, are involved.
Breast Cancer Surgery:
Cancer occurs in approximately 1 in every 8 to 9 women. The below health information will help you better understand the benefits and risks of the different breast operations. When a breast lump is determined to be cancerous, the treatment includes one or a combination of the following:
Your doctor may recommend surgery as part of your treatment for breast cancer. If your doctor recommends surgery, the decision of whether or not to have breast surgery is also yours.
The two primary goals of breast cancer surgery are:
Breast surgery is very safe. Risks and complications are infrequent. After surgery, your healthcare provider may recommend one or more types of therapy to help prevent cancer from coming back.
Other resources:
There are beneficial networks of patient support groups with people who have all experienced similar procedures. Breast cancer survivors in support groups and patient networks are glad to share their experiences and support. It is often a positive step toward recovery to join a support group and meet people who can understand your feelings. At Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) our mental health team follows a holistic approach to your treatment that promotes health and wellbeing through the collaboration of groups of experts from various medical disciplines.
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