Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked globally every October, help increase attention and support for the awareness of breast cancer.
It also allows the public to become more aware of the importance of early detection, treatment, and palliative care of this disease.
Dr. Mahmoud Adel Abdelghaffar, consultant surgical oncologist, tells “SEE” the Importance of early breast cancer detection.
What methods are used for the early detection of breast cancer?
A woman examines herself under her armpits. Girls aged 14 and 15 need to check out before and after the menstrual cycle.
They should annually do an ultrasound scan or mammography.
What are the symptoms and signs of breast cancer?
When women discover a foreign body, observe discharge from the nipple, and changes in the skin (Orange peel-like pitting on her skin). Upon seeing any change, they should consult a specialist.
What is the difference between benign and malignant breast cancer?
Both cancers have a lump.
The benign does not spread but forms a cover that may grow and become a nuisance for her.
Is there an immediate cure for breast cancer?
There is no immediate treatment for cancer but there is surgical, chemical, radiological and hormonal treatment.
What is breast cancer statistics in Egypt?
The cancer statistics in cancer varies between countries, civilizations, and habits.
One out of every eight women in Egypt develops cancer.
How important is early detection in the success rate of treatment?
Early detection is very important as it shortness the women exposure to more chemicals, radiation, and most importantly, they should not have to completely remove cancer, yet just a part of it.
What type of doctor should they go to the examination in case of doubt?
If a woman suspect cancer symptoms, she should go to an oncological surgery or a consult.Detection
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