. A mass in the breast can be detected by mammography 2 years before it becomes palpable. Therefore, going for a check-up without any complaints is life-saving.
X;– There is no breast cancer in my family, and neither will I.
√;– It runs in the family. Having breast cancer increases the risk, but 85% of breast cancers occur due to individual factors. A normal woman who does not have any additional risk already has a 12% risk of breast cancer.
X;– I gave birth and breastfed, I will not have breast cancer.;√ ;– Giving birth and breastfeeding does not prevent breast cancer. However, the risk increases slightly in women who have not given birth or breast-fed.
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X;– Breast cancer does not occur before menopause.
√;– Breast cancer can occur at any age. However, it is most common between the ages of 45-55.
X;– Breast cancer does not occur in men
√;– Breast cancer in men also It can be seen, but at a lower rate than in women.
X;– I am very afraid of breast cancer. I want to get rid of this risk by having both of my breasts removed and a prosthesis placed.
√;– This type of surgery can only be performed for aesthetic purposes. Because it is not possible to surgically remove all of the breast tissue while leaving the nipple and skin behind. With this method, the risk of breast cancer can be reduced, but it is not completely eliminated.
X;– I have many cysts in my breast. I get these removed every time and get rid of the risk of cancer.
√;– Breast cysts They are seen in most women and generally do not carry a risk of cancer. Therefore, they do not need to be taken every time they are seen, it is enough to follow them. However, when they grow too large and cause pain, or when their structure changes and raises suspicion, they may need to be drained for diagnostic purposes.
X;– Birth control pills cause breast cancer.
√;– Birth control pills used in the appropriate dose and for the appropriate duration under the supervision of a doctor do not increase the risk of breast cancer.
X;– I have a mass in my breast and it does not hurt, I have cancer!
√;– There is no connection between the pain of the mass and cancer. In addition, not every tissue palpable in the breast means a mass, and not every mass means cancer. Only 1-2 out of every 10 breast masses are diagnosed with cancer.
X;– There was a discharge from my breast, I got cancer!
√; – Every woman may experience some discharge from the breast when squeezing it. This is not a sign of cancer. However, spontaneous, one-sided and bloody discharge indicates danger and should be examined.
X;– Having many mammograms causes cancer.
√ ;– The radiation dose given in mammography is very low. If a woman has a mammogram every year for 50 years, her breast tissue will only receive as much radiation as if she had had a chest X-ray. Therefore, there is no harm in having mammography at the intervals recommended by your doctor.
X;– It is dangerous to have mammography at a young age.
√;– Mammography at a young age. There is no harm in taking it. However, since mammography cannot provide adequate images due to the characteristics of the breast tissue in women under the age of 30, ultrasound is generally preferred instead of mammography at younger ages. If the radiologist deems it necessary Mammography can be performed at any age.
X;– It is unsafe to have breast ultrasound done too frequently.
√;– Ultrasound affects the baby in the womb. It is a harmless examination method that can be performed even when necessary, and can be performed as often as necessary.
X;– Having a biopsy causes the mass to become cancerous.
√ ;– Biopsy is the safest way to name a mass and does not change the nature of the mass. Nowadays, biopsies are performed with a needle and it is as easy and effortless as donating blood.
X;– Removing a cancerous mass by surgery causes the cancer to spread throughout the body.
√;– If cancer is to spread throughout the body, it spreads through cells separated from the cancerous mass. Removing this mass prevents spread. However, if the removal of the mass is delayed, the cells spread throughout the body before the surgery may form new masses after a while, even if the mass itself is removed. This situation has nothing to do with surgery.
X;– I have been diagnosed with breast cancer, I will lose my breast!
√;– Current diagnosis and treatment Thanks to these methods, there is no need to remove the breast in breast cancer surgeries unless it is too late. By removing only the cancerous tissue, the treatment is completed without touching the breast. In delayed cases, even if the breast needs to be completely removed, the patient's breast can be replaced in the same session using the patient's own tissues or ready-made prostheses.
X;– Armpit lymph in breast cancer surgeries. The glands are completely removed, which causes the arm to swell and become disabled. I will no longer be able to use my arm like before!
√;– Nowadays, if the treatment is not too late, the armpit There is no need to remove all of the lymph nodes. Using various marking methods, one of the lymph nodes is marked and examined during the surgery, and if there is no problem, the other lymph nodes are not touched at all. Even if other lymph nodes need to be removed, this does not necessarily mean swelling of the arm.
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