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Stage of Breast Cancer

Stage of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is caused by abnormalities in the cells in the milk ducts or mammary glands. These cells are dividing abnormally out of control.

stage of breast cancer

Breast cancer is caused by abnormalities in the cells in the milk ducts or mammary glands. These cells are dividing abnormally. out of control It often spreads through the lymphatic pathways to nearby organs, such as the armpit lymph nodes. or has spread to distant organs such as the bones, lungs, liver and brain, as with other types of cancer. As cancer cells multiply, they scramble for nutrients and release certain substances that are harmful and damage organs. causing the patient to eventually die.

Breast cancer is more common in women than men. Men have a very low chance of finding it, only 1% of all breast cancers. From the statistics of the oncology institute of Siriraj Hospital Breast cancer was found to be the number one cancer among all Thai women. and tends to increase every year. This may be due to the presence of a mammogram that allows early detection of cancer before symptoms appear. and may be a result of the changing environment with a tendency to be closer to western countries There are more pollution, which may cause more women to get breast cancer.

Every woman has a chance of getting breast cancer. Current statistics show that the average breast cancer case is about 30-40 people per 100,000 people, which is still a lower rate than in western countries. But some women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than the general population, including:

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or have a family history of breast cancer. especially a close relative such as a mother, sister or sister, etc.
A childless woman or having her first child when she is over 30 years old.
Women who have had their menstrual cycles early and are late or have been using hormone replacement therapy for more than 10 years.
Women aged 40 and over

Women in these groups had a 1.5 times higher risk of breast cancer than the average woman, but if a close relative with breast cancer was diagnosed under the age of 40, the risk was increased to about 3. as normal women.

Only a minority of breast cancers arise from a genetic inheritance. Most breast cancer patients have no genetic abnormalities, but are caused by cellular abnormalities that occur later. and usually occurs at an older age, for example, the most common age in breast cancer is around 45-50 years of age.

Most women with breast cancer in Thailand come to the doctor with breast lumps. It can vary in size and size. However, having a breast lump in a woman doesn’t always mean cancer. Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Statistics show that if a lump in the breast is found in a woman under the age of 30, there is only 1. 4%, but if a lump is found in a woman over 50 years old, there is a 58% chance of developing cancer.

Please don’t be silent. You don’t have to wait for pain or pain. Should immediately see a doctor for examination and treatment as appropriate. And in addition to a lump in the breast, other symptoms that should be seen by a doctor include: Changes in the skin around the chest, such as dimples, wrinkles, shrinkage, abnormally thick, like an orange peel or some of them become scaly Nipple changes, such as shrinking, blind nipples, itching or unusual redness bleeding from the nipple Breast pain or a lump in the armpit You should not leave these symptoms unattended. Should see a doctor to get a diagnosis as soon as possible.

Breast cancer can be divided into four stages:

• Stage I: The tumor is smaller than 2 cm and has not spread to the axillary lymph nodes.
• Stage II: The tumor is between 2-5 cm in size and/or has spread to the same axillary lymph nodes.
• Stage III: The tumor is larger than 5 cm and has largely spread to the same axillary lymph nodes. until those lymph nodes come together to form a large mass or be firmly attached to nearby organs
• Stage IV: The tumor can grow to any size. But it has been found to have spread to other parts of the body that are farther away, such as the bones, lungs, liver, or brain.

Some early breast cancers are stage 1 and 2 or stage 3. Some have a good prognosis. It has a survival rate of more than five years, about 70-90%.

There are 5 methods for treating breast cancer that are effective and are accepted today:

• surgical treatment
• radiation therapy
• treatment with hormonal drug
• treatment by chemotherapy
• Treatment by drugs with specific effects

Early breast cancer is treated with surgery first. and most require other treatment methods. together with in order to enhance the treatment results better, such as surgery before, after the wound heals, then chemotherapy Subsequently, radiation therapy was treated with anti-hormonal therapy. depending on the stage of the disease Features of cancer, including surgical methods Because each patient has different details. As a result, the treatment will be different as well. You should consult the treating doctor for complete information. In case of doubt, may consult other physicians.