Treatment Options for Breast Cancer
Dr. Lucas Minig specialist in Breast Cancer (mammary pathology) in charge of the diagnosis and treatment of this type of process in Valencia, Spain. Specialist Gynecologist Oncologist in the most frequent malignant tumor among women.
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor in women. Fortunately, most tumors are diagnosed in their early stages thanks to mammography, so the overall survival is very good.
Given that the causes of breast cancer are still unknown, it is not possible to prevent it. Hence the importance of an early diagnosis to allow for the control and specialized treatment aiming at reducing mortality.
You need to know that most breast lumps are benign and not cancerous (benign). Non-cancerous breast tumors (benign) are abnormal growths, but they do not spread outside the breast.
These tumors are not life-threatening, even though some benign breast lumps can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Any lump or change of the breast has to be examined by a healthcare professional to know if it is benign or malignant (cancer) and if it could affect your future risk of breast cancer.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
It is essential to undergo periodic tests for the detection of breast cancer, cancer is often detected with mammography, and some other times there are suspicious symptoms.
The most frequent symptom of breast cancer is a new breast lump. I can be characterized as a painless, firm, and irregular ass, although cancerous breast tumors can also be tender, soft, and round. They can also be painful. Visit a specialist to receive adequate treatment.
Visit a breast cancer specialist if you have any of the following symptoms:
Some breast cancer red flags are:
Breast cancer survival in Spain has increased due to improvements in early diagnosis
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What are the causes of breast cancer?
Breast cancer develops due to multiple risk factors such as the following:
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It is worth knowing that if a lump is detected during breast self-examination, in 90% of cases it is a benign tumor that can be treated and not cancer.
Breast cancer treatments
Surgical treatment of breast cancer: removal of the tumor and axillary lymph nodes.
Adjuvant radiotherapy: is administered after the surgery to reduce the possibility of local tumor recurrence. Conservative breast surgery (tumorectomy/quadrantectomy) is followed by radiotherapy on the breast as well as on the chest wall and the armpit in selected cases.
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Chemotherapy: the adjuvant treatment with chemotherapy is applied after the surgery in selected cases. It depends on multiple factors such as the patient’s age, tumor size, histologic grade, affected axillary lymph nodes, hormonal receptors, and the presence of certain molecular alterations of the tumor such as Her/2 neu overexpression.
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Hormone therapy: nowadays almost all patients receive hormonal treatment to prevent recurrence for 5 years. The most commonly known drug is tamoxifen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer
Frequently asked questions Breast cancer
How is breast cancer detected?
Mammography is the most common detection tool for breast cancer. A mammography is an image of the inside of the breast. Mammography allows for the detection of tumors too small to be felt by touch. It sometimes also allows for the detection of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
There are a few symptoms and signs that every woman has to look for. The most frequent of which are:
- Un nódulo o bulto palpable en la mama.
- Nipple retraction.
- Changes in the skin of the breasts such as irritation or redness.
- Nipple discharge: especially if bloody or just coming from one breast.
- Changes in the shape or size of the breasts or asymmetric movement of them when raising the arms.
- Pain in any part of the breast: even though it is generally not a typical symptom of breast cancer in its early stages, if present, a medical consultation is warranted.
How long can a person with breast cancer live?
The overall 10-year survival rate in women with non-metastatic invasive breast cancer is 84%. If the invasive breast cancer is limited to the breast, the 5-year survival rate for women with the disease is 99%.
Which is the most aggressive breast cancer?
Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer is the most aggressive cancer and the one with the worst prognosis. Chemotherapy is still the only standard treatment option, but it has low response rates and short progression-free survival.
What to do if I detect any of these symptoms
If you notice any of the symptoms mentioned, you must visit your doctor for them to perform the necessary test and make a diagnosis as soon as possible.
Remember that these symptoms can also appear associated with benign conditions. Wait until you know the test results before assuming you have a serious disease.
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