Oncological diseases are the plague of our century. Breast cancer scares more than one woman. But why only the weaker sex think about it? Breast cancer in men is not as common as in women, but it still occurs.
Among the main causes of the onset and development of cancer can be called, first of all, the hereditary factor. In addition, late pregnancy and early maturation of the female body also do not speak in favor of a woman's health. Smoking, alcohol, hormonal drugs, potent medications, frequent exposure or prolonged exposure to electromagnetic radiation, radiation background, obesity and diabetes mellitus - all this contributes to the emergence of a malignant tumor.
So, breast cancer, signs
The very first is a palpable lump in the chest or armpit. This is a fairly common phenomenon for the premenstrual cycle, but if the seal does not resolve after menstruation, then, of course, signals a possible neoplasm.
A characteristic feature of oncology is also the presence of bloody or transparent discharge from the nipples, on which wounds can occur. The nipple in most cases sinks, and the skin on the chest undergoes changes in color and structure. At later stages of development in the armpit, you can feel the enlarged lymph nodes. This procedure is called papation. In addition, the degree of deformation of the mammary glands is determined.
Breast cancer, the signs of which can be determined even at the earliest stage of the development of the disease, is curable. But the success and effectiveness of treatment largely depends on the speed of detection of oncology.
Gynecologists recommend examining the mammary glands on their own. When visiting a "female" doctor, you can even get a booklet that tells you how to properly conduct an examination at home. But, for sure, every woman who cares about her health knows about it.
In addition, it is simply unrealistic to cure breast cancer, the symptoms of which correspond to the last stage of the development of the disease. That is why doctors around the world appeal to conduct independent regular examinations of the mammary glands, as well as regularly visit a gynecologist.
Oncology of the mammary glands has several stages:
- zero - the tumor only forms;
- the first - a tumor (no more than two centimeters) spreads to the nearest tissues;
- the second - a neoplasm (from two to five centimeters) affects the lymph nodes;
- the third A - the tumor goes beyond five centimeters in size, the lymph nodes increase;
- the third B - the tumor grows into the wall and skin of the chest, into the internal lymph nodes. Inflammation often occurs and the skin turns red;
- fourth, the neoplasm extends beyond the chest.
Diagnose breast cancer, the signs of which may not be pronounced, possibly thanks to the most modern scientific developments. Mammography, stereotactic biopsy, vacuum aspiration, ductography, magnetic nuclear tomography, lymph node biopsy and many other types of diagnostics are designed to focus the problem as precisely as possible in order to solve it most effectively. In carrying out the above procedures, it is simply impossible to be deceived - studies are carried out with such accuracy and scrupulousness. Therefore, even with the mere thought that you have breast cancer, the signs of which, as it seems to you, have a place to be, you should seek help immediately, and the examination will give the most accurate and clear picture of your health.
Do not neglect the advice of doctors and nutritionists. You need to be more in the fresh air, try to eat more balanced and limit the effects of harmful substances on the body to the minimum possible. Independent examinations and caring for your body will certainly bring positive results, and oncology will simply pass by.