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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Quach Thanh Dung - Department of Internal Oncology - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.Breast cancer is an extremely dangerous disease for women all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the rate of people with breast cancer in the world is increasing, especially in developing countries. In Vietnam, breast cancer ranks first in incidence and third in mortality among women. Below Master. Doctor. Quach Thanh Dung, Internal Oncology Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital will show you 6 signs of breast cancer
1. Early warning signs of breast cancer
1.1 Chest or mammary gland pain
Symptoms of breast pain, breast tenderness during pregnancy or during menstruation are considered normal. However, if these symptoms appear on both normal days and the pain persists and increases with menstruation, you should see a doctor, ultrasound, and mammogram to check your mammary glands. me.
Đau tức ngực, cương tức tuyến vú kéo dài cần đi khám để kiểm tra tuyến vú của mình
1.2 Abnormally large breasts
If you feel abnormally enlarged breasts, mismatched breasts or often feel an erection, you should be careful. This is most likely a sign of breast cancer.Trắc nghiệm: Bận rộn có ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe của bạn không?
Cuộc sống hiện đại khiến chúng ta vì quá bận rộn mà quên chăm sóc sức khỏe cho chính mình. Ai cũng biết rằng lịch trình làm việc cả ngày có thể khiến bạn kiệt sức, nhưng cụ thể bận rộn ảnh hưởng thế nào tới sức khỏe? Hãy cùng làm thử bài trắc nghiệm dưới đây.
1.3. A lump in the breast
Breast lumps can be discovered by chance, but experts recommend that you do a breast self-exam every month after the end of your period, this way you can feel a "foreign mass" in your mammary gland. These tumors can be either benign or malignant. This is a very important step because many cases of breast cancer are detected early through monthly breast self-exams and mammograms, combined with breast ultrasound when there is suspicion.For breast self-examination, you can stand in front of a mirror to check the breast shape in a normal position. Then, switch to a raised position with both arms raised and finally with your hands on your hips, checking your breasts as you change positions.
1.4. Axillary lymphadenopathy
During breast examination, you can also check the axillary fossa area, if there is an abnormal mass, you should also see a specialist immediately. Axillary lymph nodes can have many causes but can also be the first sign of breast cancer. There are quite a few cases of breast cancer diagnosed when the patient is accidentally discovered axillary lymph nodes1.5. Breast skin changes
Some breast skin changes such as: redness, swelling in the form of cellulite ... you should see a doctor immediately because this may be a warning sign that breast cancer has entered the late stage.1.6. Nipple reduction, changes in the skin around the nipples
Some normal women have congenital inverted nipples. However, if your nipple suddenly retracts completely, is accompanied by stiffness and cannot be pulled out as usual, the skin is retracted, wrinkled and may appear small particles in the areola around the areola. around the nipple, abnormal discharge in the nipple ... then you should see a specialist for examination, diagnosis and early treatment advice.In short, when detecting lumps, swelling, pain, changes in skin color, discharge... abnormality, you should see a doctor soon for more specific examination and advice. Women over 35 years old, people with abnormal signs in the mammary gland, women who have never given birth, etc. need to have a breast examination and take a mammogram and ultrasound every 6 months.
Khi phát hiện các bất thường bạn nên đến gặp bác sĩ sớm để được khám và tư vấn cụ thể hơn
2. Why should breast cancer screening and examination at Vinmec?
Detecting the disease at an early stage is considered the key to successful treatment of breast cancer. By specific treatment measures such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and in combination with other advanced methods: hormonal therapy, biology (targeted therapy), breast cancer patients life can be saved. Stage 1 breast cancer usually has a high survival rate (over 5 years) of 80-90%.To join hands in "Say no to breast cancer", Vinmec International General Hospital has developed a breast cancer screening package including: Breast examination with an oncologist or a gynecologist; Mammogram (2 sides); 2D breast ultrasound on both sides.,..
Package details at:
Breast cancer screening package Advantages of breast cancer screening at Vinmec:
Team of highly qualified and experienced doctors. Comprehensive professional cooperation with domestic and international hospitals: Singapore, Japan, USA, .. Comprehensive treatment and care, multi-specialty coordination towards individualizing each patient. Having a full range of specialized facilities for diagnosis and staging before treatment: Endoscopy, CT scan, PET-CT scan, MRI, histopathological diagnosis, gene-cell testing, .. There are full range of mainstream cancer treatment methods: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant... If there is a need for further consultation and examination at the Hospitals of the Health system Vinmec nationwide, please book an appointment on the website to be served.
In April & May 2021, when there is a need for breast cancer examination and treatment at Vinmec Times City International Hospital, customers will enjoy double incentives:
- Free specialist examination and discount 50% of many breast cancer screening packages such as:
+ Breast cancer screening package - medium risk, for people under 40 years old
+ Breast cancer screening package - medium risk, for people aged 40 and over
+ Breast cancer screening package - high risk for people under 30 years old
+ Breast cancer screening package - high risk for people 30 years old and older
-50% cost reduction for specified customers post-examination treatment. The program is limited to the corresponding technique of each hospital and to customers who perform this treatment technique for the first time at Vinmec.
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