{"id":2622,"date":"2020-05-06T11:07:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T11:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2023-10-04T06:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:14:11","slug":"breast-cancer-early-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cancer\/breast-cancer-early-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer: Early Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

In most cases, breast cancers originate in the inner lining cells of the ducts that carry milk to the nipple, which is known as \u201cductal cancers.\u201d Sometimes the disease begins in the glands that generate breast milk, which is called \u201clobular cancer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There are still several misconceptions among people about breast cancer. One such notion is that breast cancer is hereditary. It is not true as only 10% of cases of breast cancer are genetic, and 50% of patients with breast cancer have an identifiable cause. For the rest, the cause is unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Causes of Breast Cancer?<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is hard to identify the exact causes of breast cancer. Even doctors often get confused about the reason for women developing breast cancer. The only concrete fact about breast cancer is that it occurs because of damage to a cell\u2019s DNA.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few other reasons for developing breast cancer are early menarche, Nulliparity (women who have never given birth), late menopause, lack of <\/span>breastfeeding<\/span><\/a>, or giving birth of the first child after 35 years. More often than not, there are multiple factors involved than a single risk factor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> The benefits and importance of Breastfeeding<\/a><\/div>\n

What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the common symptoms of breast cancer is having a lump in a breast. A hard and painless lump with irregular edges can be cancer, though breast cancers can also be\u00a0soft, tender, or round. Sometimes they can even be painful. Other symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • All or partial swelling of a breast<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Changes in skin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Retraction of nipple<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Redness or rash in the breast<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dimpling of skin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dripping or nipple discharge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How Breast Cancer Spreads?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Breast cancer spreads from a single cancer cell by multiplying and growing bigger. Once the tumour grows in size, it can directly affect the skin around the breast, nipple, or the chest wall. It can also spread along the lymphatics into axillary nodes or through the blood into other organs such as the liver, lungs, bones, and brain at the advanced stages.<\/span><\/p>\n

    What is the Self-breast Examination?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Women above 20 years should practice self-breast examinations every month one week after completing their menstrual cycle. This examination will help women understand the condition of their breasts well and enable them to identify changes in the breast, such as lumps or skin changes.<\/span><\/p>\n