Breast cancer screening (Part I)

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Advised by Master. BSCK II Nguyen Thi Huong Linh - Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
1. Breast cancer and its incidence 1.1 What is breast cancer Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when malignant cells are found in the tissues of the breast - that is, abnormal cells that develop from cells. tubular or follicular cells of the breast. These cancer cells will grow in the breast and spread to other organs of the body. Breast cancer is not only a pain for women when part of a breast is removed, but it can also take a woman's life. surname.
2. Incidence of Cancer Breast cancer is a very common cancer in Vietnamese women, ranking second in gynecological cancers after cervical cancer. About age, according to GS's statistics. Alain Bremond, the incidence in age groups is as follows:

Worldwide, breast cancer is one of the second leading causes of death in women, after lung cancer, and it tends to increase. In the US in 2012, there were 230,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed.
Due to the great impact on human health and life, breast cancer screening is carried out on a regular basis with many national programs in developed countries. In our country, the breast cancer screening program has also been put into practice at medical centers, especially obstetric facilities.

Breast cancer is divided into 4 stages and the mortality rate increases with each stage. In Vietnam, the rate of breast cancer detected at stage 1 and 2 is 51%.

2. Risk factors for breast cancer The following factors are risk factors for breast cancer:
Genes and age Race - ethnicity (white is more affected than black) History of unilateral breast cancer History of benign breast tumors (5% develop into cancer) History of breast cancer in 1st generation: mother, sister Self has ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer Postmenopausal diabetes Lifestyle and diet First child after age 35 Single or low birth History of radiation therapy Menopause after age 55 Smoking smoking Environmental factors
3. Warning Signs Painless lump in the breast Frequent itching, burning around the nipple Nipples oozing or unusual discharge Pile on the breast bulging and thickening Skin on breasts dimpled or creased Nipples inverted or retracted To protect your health, regularly self-examine or go to specialist clinics for examination and advice of doctors. Vinmec International General Hospital, with a team of professional doctors along with modern equipment and advanced testing systems, has been conducting early breast cancer examination and detection as well as helping to improve the quality of life. Women's awareness and interest in breast cancer.
References
Breast Cancer_ Medicinenet.com Articles by Dr. Tran Chanh Thuan on Medinethochiminhcity.gov.vn Gynecological Oncology Pathology_ Medical Publishing House Articles by Mary Ecostaza, MD and Wendy Ychen, MD on Uptodate .com