Breast cancer awareness, warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Author
Dr. Poovamma C U
Senior Consultant & Director – Breast Oncology
What is Breast awareness?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women, after skin cancer. Breast cancer can affect both men and women, although it affects women much more frequently. Breast cancer survival rates have grown, and the death rate connected with the disease has been progressively decreasing, owing primarily to factors such as earlier detection of breast cancer, a more tailored approach to therapy, and a better knowledge of cancer.
Breast cancer refers to cancers occurring in the breast tissues, developed due to uncontrolled division of different cells of the breast. Bangalore, sadly, is known to be the breast cancer capital of India. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be quite devastating for a woman. For this reason, we have invested ourselves in building a dedicated women's oncology setup that manages all cancers related to women.
What do lumps in breast mean?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women, after skin cancer. Breast cancer can affect both men and women, although it affects women much more frequently. Breast cancer survival rates have grown, and the death rate connected with the disease has been progressively decreasing, owing primarily to factors such as earlier detection of breast cancer, a more tailored approach to therapy, and a better knowledge of cancer.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
A painless lump in the breast or armpit is the most symptom of breast cancer. Other less common symptoms include skin changes, pain, a nipple that pulls inward, and unusual discharge from your nipple.
Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
A painless lump in the breast or armpit is the most symptom of breast cancer. Other less common symptoms include skin changes, pain, a nipple that pulls inward, and unusual discharge from your nipple.