Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. There were more than two million women diagnosed with breast cancer in the world in 2018 alone. Today, one in every 8 women develops breast cancer. For a healthy woman, the risk of developing breast cancer throughout her life is 12%. However, this probability is even higher in women with a familial history of breast cancer and genetic risk factors. The most important treatment for breast cancer is the removal of the tumor by surgical methods. Therefore, early diagnosis and screening is very important. Medical Oncology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Nilüfer Avcı gave information about the subject.
The screening age for breast cancer is between 40-45 years of age. The importance of annual screenings is explained at various conferences every October. However, we see that a significant portion of our female patients delay seeing a doctor even though they notice a lump in their breast. The main reason for these delays is the fear of receiving bad news and losing the breast.
Today, the developments in the field of oncology are dizzying. With early detection of breast cancer, the breast structure can be preserved in surgical methods or an artificial breast can be made instead of the patient's natural breast. Therefore, knowing that cosmetic concerns are actually preventable will reassure our patients.
What is multidisciplinary treatment?
Today, we treat breast cancer in a multidisciplinary manner in our own center, just like all over the world. Sections included in the multidisciplinary treatment decision; medical oncology, general surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, psychiatry and plastic surgery.
Testicular Cancer
It is important that the testicles are a part of the reproductive system. At the same time, the testosterone hormone, which is important in male development, is also produced in the testicles. Feeling a discomfort in this organ causes physical and psychological anxiety. For this reason, our male patients delay seeing a doctor as much as possible with various excuses. Medical Oncology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Nilüfer Avcı gave information about the subject.
Testicular cancer is most common between the ages of 20-34. There are many risk factors. However, those with a family history of testicular cancer and a history of undescended testicular cancer in childhood may also be at risk. ha is more.
What are the symptoms?
The most important symptom of testicular cancer is painless swelling. Therefore, it is very important for a person to be aware of what their testicles look and feel like. The easiest way to check the testicles is after a warm shower or bath, when the scrotum is relaxed. Grasp your scrotum with your palms. Then examine your testicles using the fingers of both hands and your thumb. When you notice an abnormal change, be sure to consult a urologist.
What is the treatment method?
The treatment decision is made multidisciplinary. Surgery is the definitive treatment method in the early stages. In advanced stages, the primary treatment is chemotherapy. In stage 4 cancers, the probability of controlling the disease with treatment is very high. However, when detected in the late stages, treatments can be psychologically tiring. Therefore, early diagnosis is very important.
LET'S REMEMBER THAT EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER SAVES LIVES. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT TREATMENT IS TO STAY HEALTHY. FOR THIS, IT IS NECESSARY TO EAT HEALTHY,
USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS,
DO SPORTS,
CREATE AWARENESS, FROM CHILDHOOD. /p>
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