Breast Cancer-Don’t ignore symptoms

Every year in the month of October, from 1st to 31st we celebrate as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women all over the world, due to which millions of women fall victim to it every year.

However, if its symptoms are identified at the initial stage, the treatment of breast cancer is successful to a great extent. If cancer cells spread from the breast to other places in the advanced stage, then it becomes difficult to save the patient's life through treatment.

If women regularly self-examine their breasts (self-examination breast cancer), then treatment can be started early by detecting the symptoms early. Let us know what are the symptoms of breast cancer, so that this deadly disease can be prevented from reaching the serious stage.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a fatal condition caused by uncontrolled growth and mutation of cells in the breast tissues. It usually begins in the cells of the milk-producing glands (lobules) or in the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. Gradually these uncontrolled cells take the form of a tumor. Breast cancer can be invasive, meaning it can spread to surrounding tissues or other parts of the body. The main causes of breast cancer can sometimes be genetic, environmental, hormonal and poor lifestyle.

Breast cancer symptoms:

According to CDC.gov, each woman may have different symptoms of breast cancer. In some people, symptoms are not visible at all. Some warning signs of breast cancer are as follows. Don't make the mistake of ignoring them.

• If you feel any lump or swelling in the underarms and breasts, do not ignore it. This could be a symptom of breast cancer.
• Tightness and swelling in the breasts or their surrounding areas can also be a serious sign of breast cancer.
• If you notice a change in the size or shape of the breasts, do not ignore this symptom even if you feel guilty.
• Loosening or shrinking of breast skin can also be a symptom of breast cancer.
• Discharge from breast nipple or burning sensation, itching, change in shape of nipple can also be serious symptoms.
• Feeling pain and discomfort by touching the breasts.

Breast cancer treatment and prevention measures:

Generally, if cancer is detected after recognizing the symptoms, then doctors start its treatment. Treatment also depends on what stage the cancer has reached. In this, treatment is mainly done through radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy, medicine.