Breast Cancer: "A Curse To Every Female Species"
As the name suggests it's a cancer in the breast of a person.
Previously only female species were observed effected by this
disease but in the recent years it is found that some of the
males are also falling prey to breast cancer. This disease is
generally seen among matured women in the age group of 50 years
and above. Every year lots of women become victim of breast
cancer that ultimately leads to their death.
Our medical science has not yet reached to the roots of this
disease, however during the recent years our scientists and
experts in the related fields are continuously progressing in
the fight against breast cancer. Today one can find many options
in the treatment of breast cancer and can opt according to the
stage and requirements of the disease.
Stages of breast cancer The disease of breast cancer can be
divided into many stages according to the symptoms and the
nature of occurrence. The measure of the tumor inside the breast
also plays an important role in deciding the stage of the
disease. The different stages can be described into three parts
as follows:
- Early stage- The early stage of breast cancer can be
subdivided into these three different stages:
1. Stage 0- in this stage there is no evidence of cancer cells
breaking through the normal tissue.
2. Stage I- In this stage the cancer cells are seen breaking
through or invading the neighboring tissue and in this stage the
tumor measure upto 2 cm.
3. Stage II- In this stage the tumor measure at least 2cm or
upto 5cm and the cancer start spreading in the lymph nodes under
the arm on the same side of the cancer.
- Lower stage- The lower stage of breast cancer is divided into
sub stages described as under:
1. Stage III A- In this stage the tumor measures more then 5cm
and the cancer spread through the lymph nodes and the nodes are
sticking to the surrounding tissues.
2. Stage III B- In this stage a tumor of any size start
spreading in the breast skin, lymph nodes and includes
inflammatory breast cancer.
- Advanced Stage- the advanced stage known, as the stage IV is
the most crucial stage of breast cancer where the tumor spreads
beyond the breast, underarm, and internal mammary lymph nodes.
The tumor can also spread to lungs, liver, bones or brains
ultimately leading to death of the person.
Symptoms and diagnosis
There are many symptoms showing the occurrence of breast cancer,
listed as under:
- Inverted nipple - Nipple discharge - Nipple rash - Cysts -
Breast pain
The above symptoms if observed the person should immediately
consult a doctor and should discuss about the required
treatment. The best treatment of breast cancer is the early
detection of the disease. However now days one can choose from
much diagnosis available namely surgery, radiotherapy, tomoxifen
drug, chemotherapy etc and can easily get rid of this disease
and can even prevent it from occurrence in the near future.