Breast Cancer
What Is Breast Cancer?
Of all types of cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer. 1 in 8 women have a risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is a condition where healthy breast cells grow out of control, become abnormal and start to form masses, and then spread to other parts of the body.
Symptoms
- Lump is the most common symptom
- Bloody discharge from nipples
- Dimpling or redness of breast skin
- Swelling/lump underarm
Diagnosis
If there is suspicion of cancer first thing done is a biopsy of the mass. The biopsy will prove or disprove the diagnosis of cancer. With help of an imaging test like a CT scan or PET scan staging is decided.