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Breast lump
Breast tenderness
Nipple discharge
Malaise
Erythema
Swollen lymph nodes armpit
Sudden change in breast shape
Breast deformity
Nipple discharge without pregnancy
Sudden skin indentations
Skin dimpling
Uneven breasts
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What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a malignancy that arises in the breasts of men or women. It can arise from ducts or lobules. Patients either find a lump or have an abnormal mammogram. Risk factors include being female, having breasts, have a genetic predisposition (eg a gene you inherit from a parent), family history of breast or ovarian cancer, getting older, personal history of breast biopsies, dense breasts on mammography, or ovarian cancer, alcohol, and obesity. Protective factors include pregnancy, especially at a younger age, weight maintenance especially after menopause, and exercise.
Typical Symptoms of Breast Cancer
- Breast lumps
- Skin lumps
- Pain when pressing on the breast
- Swollen lymph nodes that persist and grew larger over several weeks
- History of breast cancer
- Itchy skin
- Difference in nipple heights or appearance of the breast/s such as a dimpled area
- Small lumps / swollen lymph nodes in the armpit
Diagnostic Questions for Breast Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any lumps in your breasts?
- Have you noticed any lumps on your skin?
- Does pressing on your breast cause pain?
- Do your swollen lymph node persist and grew larger over several weeks?
- Have you had breast cancer before?
Treatment of Breast Cancer
A breast biopsy must be performed to confirm the diagnosis and sometimes additional tests in addition to mammography and breast ultrasounds are performed such as MRIs or CT scans. Treatment should be managed by a multi-disciplinary treatment team including a surgeon, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist. Treatment will probably include some kind of surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy and often an evaluation of the nearby lymph nodes), as well as the possibility of radiotherapy and/or hormone therapy. or chemotherapy.
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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FAQs
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Facing Mastectomy? The Medical Reality and Your Medically Approved Next Steps
A.
There are several factors to consider before choosing mastectomy, including whether lumpectomy plus radiation offers similar outcomes in your case, which mastectomy type and lymph node approach fit your tumor features, and if immediate, delayed, or no reconstruction aligns with your values. Medically approved next steps are to clarify stage and tumor markers, get a second opinion, review genetic testing, and prepare for recovery, follow up, and warning signs; important timelines, risks, and decision points that could change your plan are explained in detail below.
References:
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* Al-Himdani, A., Moughrabi, S., Alwan, L., Al-Shami, R., Bitar, L., & Boustany, T. (2021). Current trends in mastectomy techniques and reconstruction for breast cancer. *Annals of Medicine and Surgery*, 65, 102315. PMID: 33907604.
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Scared of a Recurrence? Why Prophylactic Care is Essential + Medically Approved Next Steps
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There are several factors to consider. Prophylactic care is evidence-based prevention that lowers recurrence risk by pairing personalized surveillance with preventive medications or surgeries, vaccinations, and validated lifestyle changes, while also addressing mental health. Your next steps are to schedule a follow-up to clarify your personal risk and surveillance plan, adhere to prescribed therapies, tackle modifiable risks, consider genetic counseling if relevant, and watch for concerning symptoms; essential details and condition-specific examples are provided below to guide your decision-making.
References:
* Pusceddu C, Marra G, Lenti L, et al. The Role of Follow-Up Care in Oncologic Practice: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med. 2022 Mar 1;11(5):1326. doi: 10.3390/jcm11051326.
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* Zhu Y, Liu J, Su D, Li X. Strategies for preventing recurrence in differentiated thyroid cancer: a comprehensive review. Endocrine. 2021 May;72(2):336-350. doi: 10.1007/s12020-020-02485-w.
* Goetz MP, Gradishar WJ, Anderson B, et al. NCCN Guidelines Insights: Breast Cancer, Version 3.2023. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2023 May;21(5):472-482. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.0026.
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Is it Breast Cancer? The Medical Reality and Your Vital Next Steps
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Most breast changes are not cancer, but red flags like a new or enlarging lump, skin dimpling, nipple inversion or discharge, or one-sided persistent pain need prompt medical evaluation, as only imaging and a biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Early detection significantly improves survival. There are several factors to consider, including personal risk, screening timing, and urgent symptoms; see the complete guidance below for step-by-step next actions and when to seek immediate care.
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