Breast Cancer – What Is It?
The process of forming malignant cells in the breasts is actually a breast cancer. They harm the DNA of a woman and lead to uncontrollable cell fission and increase. As a result, enough cells gather to make a clot.
Scientists still cannon name the precise reasons of this disease, but they have identified definite risk factors. Among them:
- advanced age. 80 % of all the cases of breast cancer occur in women after menopause. It is less usual for young women;
- family history. If there were cases of breast cancer in your family, you are risking;
- absence of children or late children;
- early periods or late menopause period;
- overweight;
- abuse of alcohol.
Nowadays it is possible to diagnose breast cancer with the help of screening before any signs appear. Every 3 years at the age of 50-70 years you should make a mammogram. Otherwise, this disease may be discovered when symptoms appear. In such cases medical treatment is inevitable. That’s why it’s important for each woman to carry out breast competence. That means to know the normal state of your breasts and be able to notice any alterations and check them immediately.
Don’t forget that most clots are not dangerous, in particular when a woman is young. Still they all have to be checked at the hospital.
Breast cancer cannot be treated quickly. Don’t believe it is possible and quite easy when anyone tells you so. Nevertheless, there are a lot of ways to treat the disease effectively.
Usually surgery is suggested for the first cure. Surgery removes either a clot or the whole breast. At times hormone cure is proposed.
Nowadays assertive surgery is no longer appreciated. Such operation as mastectomy leaves a lot or scars, changes the chest shape and makes women feel uneasy. Today radiotherapy in combination with lumpectomy is widely used.
The time of staying at the hospital after surgery is individual and depends on a concrete operation. Often women that went through breast surgery feel emotional discomfort and tiredness. They are bound to withstand not only the transformations in their bodies, but also a lot of other things, which appear after surgery. It seems unreal for many women to get back to their usual lives, but it is possible. A lot of rest and balanced food will be helpful, you may also consult your psychologist or find some women who experienced this disease as well and share your feelings and fears. Try to explain your family that you need their help and support, so they should be patient.
Remember: life goes on, and you are here to live it fully.