Breast cancer: Causes and symptoms

The article was written by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Minh Thuyen - Pathologist, Pathology Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Breast cancer is cancer that develops from the cells of the breast. After skin cancer, breast is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but mostly in women.
Substantial budget support for breast cancer research and awareness has greatly helped in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths related to the disease is gradually decreasing, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, new approaches to personalized treatment. , and better understanding of the disease.

Signs of breast cancer in a patient may include:
A lump or thickening in the breast that is different from the surrounding tissue Change in the size or shape of the breast Skin change on the breast Nipple inversion , shrinkage Peeling, crusting, or peeling of the pigmented skin around the nipple (areola) or breast skin Red or pitted breast skin, orange-like nipple discharge But there is hope for treatment if found early, so as soon as you notice a lump or other change in your breast - even if a recent mammogram (Mammogram) is normal - go for it. Make an appointment with your doctor for a prompt evaluation.

Breast cancer occurs when certain breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide faster than healthy cells and continue to accumulate, forming an array or mass. Cancer cells can spread (metastasize) through the breast to the lymph nodes or to other organs of the body.
Breast cancer most often originates in the cells in the milk ducts (invasive ductal carcinoma). Breast cancer can also originate in glandular tissue called lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) or from other cells or tissues in the breast.

Researchers have identified hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that can increase breast cancer risk. But it's not clear why some people have no risk factors, while others with risk factors do not. It seems that breast cancer is the result of a complex interplay of genetics and environment.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a Breast Cancer Screening Package to help detect breast cancer early even when there are no symptoms.
Breast cancer screening package at Vinmec for the following subjects:
Female customers, over 40 years old. Customers wishing to be able to screen for breast cancer Customers are at high risk of cancer – especially customers with a family history of breast cancer. Women of reproductive age, perimenopause and menopause. Women who are having symptoms of breast cancer, such as: pain in the breast, lump in the breast, etc. To register for examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact the Health System. Vinmec nationwide, or register online HERE.

Article referenced source: American Cancer Society