AN INSIGHT TO GYNAECOLOGICAL AND BREAST CANCER
Cancer is at the moment one of the most daunting and pressing health isssues around the world, and research and other related work are being conducted around the world to find long term solutions to this critical and varied disease, if not a cure.
The daily star reporter recently had the privilege ton exclusively interview Dr. Wong Chiung Ing, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology from Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore, where she spoke about some very basic concepts and valuable insights about gynaecological cancers, especially those that affect women.
Here I discuss all the information you need to know about breast cancer and the full conversations with doctor for awareness.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS FACED BY WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD??
Gynaelogical organs in the female body include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva.
The most common type of cancer is ovarian cancer. Then we have cervical cancer, which is still very common especially in developing countries and also uterine cancer.
BREAST CANCER IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CANCERS AMONG WOMEN. CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAST CANCERS THAT AFFECT WOMEN??
The type of breast cancer depends on the cell of origin, i.e. the cells where the tumour starts from. The most common breast cancer is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma or (IDC), sometimes called infiltrating ductal carcinoma. About 80 percent of all breast cancers are invasive ducal carcinomas.
Invasive refers to the cancer having already "invaded" or spread to the surrounding breast tissues. Ductal means that the cancer began in the milk ducts, which are the "pipes" that carry milk from the milk-producing lobules to the nipple. Carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues that cover internal organs such as breast tissue. All together, invasive ductal carcinoma refers to cancer that has broken through the wall of the milk duct and begun to invade the tissues of the breast. Over time, invasive ductal carcinoma can spread to the lymph nodes and possibly to other areas of the body.
Another cancer that affects women is Ductal Carcinoma in situ. Ductal Carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive breast cancer. DCIS is referred to as non-invasive because it hasn't spred beyond the milk duct and into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn't life threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER??
There are two categories of causes. The first are non-modifiable causes. These include age, mutation, family history etc. With age, chances of being affected by breast cancer increase because body cells are less capable of healing themselves compared to cells of a younger person. If someone in the direct family has breast cancer or had breast cancer, the probability of being affected increases.
Then we have modifiable causes, Which include lifestyles of women. Obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption of red meat may lead to breast cancer.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER??
The most obvious sign is the growth of a lump on the breast. The lump may or may not be painful. At times, there is some sort of discharge from the nipples, the skin surface and texture over your breast may change, as well as the colour. Also, the skin colour in that area may seem different. Moreover, any red rash may also indicate breast cancer.
ARE THERE ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR READERS SO THAT THEY CAN REDUCE THE CHANCES OF BEING AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER??
Once a women reaches 40, she must do a mammogram once every year. Then from 50-70 years of age, doing a mammogram twice every year is recommended. Plus, doing ultrasounds regularly, like twice a year, is a good idea for screening of breast cancer.
The most important thing that women of all ages should do is Breast Self-Examination. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a screening method used in an attempt to detect breast cancer as early as possible.
The method involves the woman herself looking at and feeling each breast for possible lumps, distortions or swelling.
This should be done once every month. It is better to do this examination after your menstruation has ended. One can carry out this test in two ways. First is by looking at a mirror. While keeping your arms at your sides or arms raised above or behind your head, look out for any change in size or shape of the breast, or any dimpling of the skin, or any change in appearance of the nipples.
The next way is by lying down and placing a pillow under the left shoulder, and with the left hand under your head. Use the three inner fingers of your right hand, hold the fingers flat to check the left breast. Press firmly and using circular movements, feel for any lumps. Start on the outside edge of the breast and go onward in circles. Repeat the above steps using your left hand to check the right breast.
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Cancer is at the moment one of the most daunting and pressing health isssues around the world, and research and other related work are being conducted around the world to find long term solutions to this critical and varied disease, if not a cure.
The daily star reporter recently had the privilege ton exclusively interview Dr. Wong Chiung Ing, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology from Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore, where she spoke about some very basic concepts and valuable insights about gynaecological cancers, especially those that affect women.
Here I discuss all the information you need to know about breast cancer and the full conversations with doctor for awareness.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS FACED BY WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD??
Gynaelogical organs in the female body include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva.
The most common type of cancer is ovarian cancer. Then we have cervical cancer, which is still very common especially in developing countries and also uterine cancer.
BREAST CANCER IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CANCERS AMONG WOMEN. CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAST CANCERS THAT AFFECT WOMEN??
The type of breast cancer depends on the cell of origin, i.e. the cells where the tumour starts from. The most common breast cancer is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma or (IDC), sometimes called infiltrating ductal carcinoma. About 80 percent of all breast cancers are invasive ducal carcinomas.
Invasive refers to the cancer having already "invaded" or spread to the surrounding breast tissues. Ductal means that the cancer began in the milk ducts, which are the "pipes" that carry milk from the milk-producing lobules to the nipple. Carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues that cover internal organs such as breast tissue. All together, invasive ductal carcinoma refers to cancer that has broken through the wall of the milk duct and begun to invade the tissues of the breast. Over time, invasive ductal carcinoma can spread to the lymph nodes and possibly to other areas of the body.
Another cancer that affects women is Ductal Carcinoma in situ. Ductal Carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive breast cancer. DCIS is referred to as non-invasive because it hasn't spred beyond the milk duct and into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn't life threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER??
There are two categories of causes. The first are non-modifiable causes. These include age, mutation, family history etc. With age, chances of being affected by breast cancer increase because body cells are less capable of healing themselves compared to cells of a younger person. If someone in the direct family has breast cancer or had breast cancer, the probability of being affected increases.
Then we have modifiable causes, Which include lifestyles of women. Obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption of red meat may lead to breast cancer.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER??
The most obvious sign is the growth of a lump on the breast. The lump may or may not be painful. At times, there is some sort of discharge from the nipples, the skin surface and texture over your breast may change, as well as the colour. Also, the skin colour in that area may seem different. Moreover, any red rash may also indicate breast cancer.
ARE THERE ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR READERS SO THAT THEY CAN REDUCE THE CHANCES OF BEING AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER??
Once a women reaches 40, she must do a mammogram once every year. Then from 50-70 years of age, doing a mammogram twice every year is recommended. Plus, doing ultrasounds regularly, like twice a year, is a good idea for screening of breast cancer.
The most important thing that women of all ages should do is Breast Self-Examination. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a screening method used in an attempt to detect breast cancer as early as possible.
The method involves the woman herself looking at and feeling each breast for possible lumps, distortions or swelling.
This should be done once every month. It is better to do this examination after your menstruation has ended. One can carry out this test in two ways. First is by looking at a mirror. While keeping your arms at your sides or arms raised above or behind your head, look out for any change in size or shape of the breast, or any dimpling of the skin, or any change in appearance of the nipples.
The next way is by lying down and placing a pillow under the left shoulder, and with the left hand under your head. Use the three inner fingers of your right hand, hold the fingers flat to check the left breast. Press firmly and using circular movements, feel for any lumps. Start on the outside edge of the breast and go onward in circles. Repeat the above steps using your left hand to check the right breast.
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If you like this content comment me. So that I know you read this post and it also a inspiration to me. Thank you.
Source: The daily star
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