Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancers to occur in women. Athough it can also occur in men, it is far more common in women.
In most cases, the first symptom of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. Other symptoms may be :
- Nipple Discharge
- Breast pain
- Inversion of the nipple
- Dimpling of the skin
- Enlargement of the whole breast or one part of the breast
- Redness, scaling or itching of the skin, especially the skin around the nipples.
It is important to know the risk factors for breast cancer - some risk factors can be changed by modifying the lifestyle. But being genetic, some other risk factors cannot be changed.
Regular mammograms from the age of 40 years should be done in all women. These should be followed by other tests for diagnosis of breast cancer if necessary.
For most women, being diagnosed with breast cancer can be devastating. The types of breast cancers which can occur - some hormone dependent, others not - the different stages of the condition and the different treatment options available, may be confusing.
This site was created with the aim of bringing together all information about breast cancer under one roof, making it easier for you to learn about this condition in detail.
Even more important, this site gives you an opportunity to ask our experts (one a gynecologist, and the other, a radiologist with extensive experience in mammography) about any aspect of the disease and receive your reply by email within 24 hours.
It may be something you forgot to ask your doctor, it may be a detail you are confused about. Or it may be something you were too intimidated or scared to ask the doctor about while you were in his office.
Or perhaps you just want a second opinion.
The advantage of online consultation is that you can ask your question from the privacy of your home at any time you want - morning, day or midnight. You can plan out what you want to ask, or even prepare a questionnaire about your concerns. Our experts would be glad to answer every detail.
No medical diagnosis can be made accurately without a physical examination. But you can definitely be guided about the next step in your treatment protocol, the pros and cons of the different drugs you have been prescribed and also the prognosis of your condition.
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