Breast cancer: the symptoms that should alert you

Breast cancer, what is it?

A breast cancer is a disease that results from localized cellular disruption in the chest. The cells affected by multiplication, form a mass called tumor. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. According to figures from the National Cancer Institute, 54,062 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in 2015

Unlike many other pathologies, breast cancer is well cared for if it is tracked soon enough (the 5-year survival rate is 99% according to the National Cancer Institute).

How can one diagnose cancer from his?

There are three ways to detect breast cancer: self-examination, an annual report to the doctor or the gynecologist or a mammography. From the age of 25, women must take care of their bodies and frequently perform one of these three methods to monitor for possible breast cancer.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

The breast cancer symptoms are the following :

• A ball in the breast or armpit
• Retraction of the nipple
• Abnormal secretions
• Breast deformity
• A cutaneous retraction
• Different nipple texture

What are breast cancer treatments?

Before any treatment, we proceed to a biopsy. The latter consists in analyzing a sample of the tumor to determine its type and therefore choose the most suitable treatment. This test also helps to know the evolution of the disease.

There are 5 categories of treatments:

Do not hesitate to go do yourself screen regularly with a specialist or your GP.

Read also :

⋙ Breast cancer: how to achieve breast self-examination, step by step

⋙ Mammography: 7 things to know about this essential medical examination

⋙ What are the unrecognized symptoms of breast cancer?