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Asked for female, 52 years old from Thrissur
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yes there are chances. since the relative is affected risk increases. get a mammography done as your age is 50 plus. get yourself screened for any lump in the breast.
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There are no certain causes but it could be attributed to:
- Late marriage
- No children (no breast feeding)
- Bearing a child after 30 years
- Improper diet
a lump in the breast – the most common first sign. The woman usually finds the lump. ...
a lump in the armpit (axilla) ...
changes in breast shape or size.
skin changes. ...
nipple changes.
- Late marriage
- No children (no breast feeding)
- Bearing a child after 30 years
- Improper diet
a lump in the breast – the most common first sign. The woman usually finds the lump. ...
a lump in the armpit (axilla) ...
changes in breast shape or size.
skin changes. ...
nipple changes.
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The primary treatment of breast cancer is surgery. Depending on postoperative histopathology report adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy also given (if indicated) after surgery. Hormone therapy is added based on ihc report of er and pr.
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The easiest way to keep yourself under acreening is by self examination. If you fell any firm swelling then immediately consult an oncologist.
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Asked for female, 57 years old from Guwahati
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She will be going under chemo thts it, if her cndtn is nt gud thn you can and if possible go for homoeopathic medication which are safe n nt harmful for your body.
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Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can't be avoided.
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Asked for female, 32 years old from Bangalore
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Chemo is not as bad as reputed side effects can be much reduced with proper guidance, love, care
just make sure the centre where you're taking chemo. The staff has time for you.
just make sure the centre where you're taking chemo. The staff has time for you.
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Asked for female, 28 years old from Chennai
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among indian women and it is best to be aware about it.
The ways by which you can detect breast cancer st an early stage are:
- regular breast self examinations (monthly)
- clinical examination by a breast specialist - once in three years. After 35 years - every year
- mammography - yearly after 40 years in addition to this, regular exercise and maintaining your body weight also reduces your risk.
The ways by which you can detect breast cancer st an early stage are:
- regular breast self examinations (monthly)
- clinical examination by a breast specialist - once in three years. After 35 years - every year
- mammography - yearly after 40 years in addition to this, regular exercise and maintaining your body weight also reduces your risk.
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Breast cancer as the name suggests is cancer that starts in breast. It generally starts with a small lump in the breast. If not treated on time can progress to involve the whole breast and may even spread to other parts of body.
No specific cause but increase exposure to hormones, not breastfeeding children, having late children, postmenopausal hormone therapy, obesity etc are some of the known risk factors.
No specific cause but increase exposure to hormones, not breastfeeding children, having late children, postmenopausal hormone therapy, obesity etc are some of the known risk factors.
Asked for female, 23 years old from Mumbai
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Once you have a lump visit to Dr. To check whether it is benign or malignant. After 45 appearance of lump is more likely malignant.
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