Browsing: Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy is a widely used treatment for cancer. The term ‘chemotherapy’ refers to the drugs that prevent cancer cells from dividing and growing. It works by killing the cells that divide in an uncontrolled way.

Early Symptoms of Breast Cancer Breast cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, is a disease where…

Breast cancer is generally thought of as a cancer that affects only women. This idea is however wrong. Men can also get it though it is rare in men. It develops in the small amount of breast tissue of men behind their nipples.

Diagnosing Breast Cancer Breast Exam Your doctor will examine both of your breasts and lymph nodes in the armpit to…

Surgery is a common treatment option in women for breast cancer. They also receive additional treatment before or after surgery,…

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in women, and the second main cause of death in women due…

Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that develops in the cells of the breasts. These cells may form a tumor that can be detected on an x-ray or found as a lump. These may start as small lumps but may grow overtime and begin to invade nearby tissues and organs.

Screening is helpful in the early detection of disease. It results in finding and diagnosing a disease earlier than if…

Invasive Breast Cancer Invasive breast cancer is supposed to be no special type of cancer. It is “the most common cancer” among…

Scenario of Breast Cancer In the past few years, the prevalence of breast cancer has increased tremendously. About 1.7 million…