Important things to be kept in mind during and after Breast Cancer treatment

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms cancer cells in the breast. It is considered to be the most common cancer diagnosed in women all around the world. It can occur to both men and women but it is common in women after the age of 40.

The most common warning alarms of breast cancers are

• A lump in a breast or underarm
• Irritation of breast skin
• Swelling of part of the breast
• Redness on the breast
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk 
• Discharge of blood through the nipple

Four main types of breast cancer are:

• Invasive ductal carcinomas,
• Inflammatory breast cancer
• Ductal carcinoma in situ
• Metastatic breast cancer

Prevention of Breast Cancer 

• You should check your weight frequently
• You should be physically active 
• You should eat fruits and vegetables 
• You should avoid too much alcohol
• You should stay away from smoking
• Breastfeed is an important component to reduce the risk of breast cancer
• You should avoid birth control pills after the age of 35
• You should avoid post-menopausal hormones
• You should know about your family history 
• After the age of 40, don’t forget to screen yourself 

Get Diagnosed during the Early Stage of Breast Cancer 

Breast cancer cells are easily visible in the chest X-ray, if you feel or face any kind of sign of breast cancer, immediately consult your doctor. Breast cancer cells also spread to the other parts of the body. If you feel any change in your breast, the following are the test doctor will recommend you during the breast cancer diagnosis.

Mammogram: if there is any change in your mammogram, it’s the first sign of having breast cancer.

MRI scan: in this scan, to make the final results, strong radio waves and magnets are used to determine whether you have breast cancer or not

Breast ultrasound: a small wand is moved around your skin to determine breast cancer. Ultrasound helps to see the lump.

Nipple discharge scan: if any nipple discharge is coming out from your nipple, you can send it to the lab to examine the breast cancer.

Treatment of breast cancer: 

There are many ways to treat breast cancer nowadays due to advanced technologies.
Before any treatment, your doctor will recommend a breast biopsy. In a breast biopsy, a small piece of breast tissue is taken to check the cancer cells.
Surgery and radiation are one of the treatments which are used to reduce the growth of breast cancer cell in the breast.

Other treatment includes:

• Chemotherapy
• Hormones treatment 
• Targeted therapy 
• Immunotherapy drugs 

These treatments go through the whole body and affect the system. The treatment is planned according to the situation of your body and the growth of cancer cells.

After the treatment is successfully over, you need to consult to your doctor frequently for years. Always follow the doctor's advice and take care of your diet and routine.

Breast cancer medications list:

Medicines approved to prevent breast cancer: 

• Evista 
• Tamoxifen 

Effective Medications for Breast Cancer 

• Abemaciclib
• Docetaxel 
• 5-Fu
• Olaparib 
• Thiotepa 
• Ribociclib

Ribociclib 200 mg- Ribociclib 200 mg is used to treat breast cancer. You can take the medicine by mouth. You don’t have to chew or break the tablet into pieces to swallow. Don’t overdose on this medicine. Take the medicine daily once in a day.
Avoid taking grapefruit while taking the medicine. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor and clear your situation because it might affect the unborn baby.

Side effects: 

• Tiredness
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Back pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Conclusion:
Breast cancer is a curable disease so don’t panic and if you feel any sign, consult your doctor as soon as possible for the curable treatment. It is advisable to follow your doctor and take care of yourself.

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