Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Breast cancer can be completely treated when diagnosed early, so early diagnosis is of great importance.
80% of breast cancer develops from the milk ducts and 20% from the mammary glands. Cancer cells originating from these places take a long time to grow. This disease then spreads throughout the body through blood and lymph. Therefore, the disease should be diagnosed at an early stage before it spreads to other organs through blood and lymph. When diagnosed at this early stage, the chance of success in treatment increases.
Although it is not known exactly how breast cancer occurs, age, genetics, nutrition, socioeconomic level, hormone use, age of menstruation and cessation, births, birth control pill use. Factors such as these are thought to be effective.
The risk of breast cancer increases with age. It is most common between the ages of 50-70. The risk increases in those with a family history of breast cancer. The risk increases up to 3 times in those whose mother, sibling or aunt has breast cancer. The risk increases in those who use hormones for more than 5 years during menopause.
Symptoms of breast cancer: Palpable mass in the breast or armpit, bloody or non-bloody discharge from the nipple, edema on the breast skin, redness or orange peel appearance, breast cancer. It is necessary to go to the doctor when there are symptoms such as withdrawal in the head.
Every woman should examine herself after the age of 20. Breast examination should best be performed within the first week after menstruation. If there is any doubt in women under the age of 40, a doctor's examination is required at least once a year, even if there is no doubt in women over the age of 40.
Follow-up chart:
In women under the age of 40: General surgery examination, breast examination. USG, Routine blood tests.
In women over 40 years of age: General surgery examination, Breast USG, Routine blood tests, Mammography.
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