Making the most of early breast cancer treatments

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Breast cancer is the most common and leading cause of death in women, so screening and early detection is extremely important. Early stage breast cancer is still curable with the most effective treatment.

1. Early stage breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common disease in women and the leading cause of death. However, it is completely curable if breast cancer is detected at an early stage. In case breast cancer progresses to the late stages, the chances of metastasis as well as successful treatment will be very low.
Some early signs of breast cancer are:
Milk glands have lymph nodes, tumors: This can be detected if the patient observes his or her body while bathing, if there are abnormalities then should go to the hospital immediately. Cellulose cellulite: This is a symptom that occurs in the patient's breast skin, at this time, the breast is thickened, the pores are enlarged, edema, may change color... Nipples show signs of effusion: When a woman is not pregnant and breastfeeding but still has discharge from the nipple, which may be swollen, inflamed or bleeding... Swollen lymph nodes : The lymph nodes in the armpit area may be swollen. enlarged in early stage breast cancer.

2. Treatment of early breast cancer

In addition to the main regimen in the treatment of early breast cancer, patients also need to change their daily lifestyle habits. Getting the most out of early breast cancer treatments include:
Sex life and intimacy: A side effect of breast cancer treatment is changes in your sex life. the patient, maybe the lack of inspiration because the body is tired or have negative emotions. At this time, it is important to talk to your partner about your condition and feelings, and consult with your treating doctor. These supports can help with vaginal dryness and other sexual challenges. Psychological counseling: Patients can carry out counseling with groups or specialists to improve their mental health during and after treatment. This approach can help patients understand their expectations, figure out how to manage their emotions, and relax their mind. Exercise: Breast cancer treatment can be exhausting, anxious, and even stressful. Regular exercise can help alleviate these symptoms. Try to get about 150 minutes of exercise a week, maybe a moderate activity like walking or yoga for about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Fatigue: Cancer treatment makes the body tired and weak. It is important to discuss this with your healthcare team to find out the exact cause of this problem. It could be anemia or pain. Treating these problems can greatly improve a person's energy. Patients should also aim to get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night and take a 30-minute break or nap during the day. Talk to your treating doctor about changing your drowsy medication or making plans for the day to get important work done before fatigue hits. Eating problems: A healthy diet will provide the necessary energy, but during treatment the patient will not have an appetite. Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other cancer treatments. Patients should consult with a dietitian to manage their eating problems. Patients can try eating liquid foods or meal replacement drinks, divided into several meals a day. Bring snacks when you are hungry and try to load up on protein-rich ones to keep your body strong. Stay hydrated: Because you eat less, it's very important to drink plenty of water to keep your body from becoming dehydrated. Aim to drink 8-12 glasses of water a day, try adding other drinks like apple juice, sports drinks, caffeine-free tea and tomato juice. Pain management: Pain may lessen as the person gets better or may persist for months or years. However, the patient does not need to endure this, some methods can be given such as taking mild pain relievers like Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, combination pain relievers such as Tramadol, Tapentadol or Opioids, nerve pain relievers such as Tramadol, Tapentadol or Opioids. Lidocaine, Gabapentin... Non-drug treatment: Non-drug pain relief methods such as acupuncture, meditation, and massage can be applied to control pain and reduce drug dosage for patients. You should consult your doctor before using these methods. Cognitive rehabilitation: Cancer treatment can affect how the brain works. It can be interpreted by the patient as a fog that affects the patient's memory, concentration, and learning. This can be improved with the support of cancer support groups by implementing individualized cognitive rehabilitation programs. Home therapy: Train your brain at home with habits such as taking detailed notes for memorization, thinking training, and training the patient's brain. Can learn a new language, solve crossword puzzles to solve problems that the brain is facing. Skin care: Dry, itchy skin can occur during cancer treatment. The patient's skin may feel rough, flaky, discolored or cracked, swollen, ulcerated... To soothe these irritations, you can try bathing in water mixed with bath oil, baking soda or Oat. Bath oils can be slippery, so be extra careful when entering the bathroom. Avoid hot water and alcohol-containing products. Hair loss: Hair loss is one of the things that makes cancer treatment difficult, because cancer drugs damage the small pores on the scalp. Some supportive measures such as shaving the head, wearing a wig, applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, using a cap to cool the scalp ...

3. Conclusion

Breast cancer treatment always brings difficulties to the patient in the healing process. Therefore, early stage breast cancer patients should receive early treatment and receive support from family, medical staff as well as society in daily life to optimize treatment effectiveness.
In summary, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. If detected late, treatment often requires mastectomy, but the prognosis is poor compared with early detection. Therefore, breast cancer screening is a measure that can cure the disease, prolong life as well as preserve the breast for patients.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a breast cancer screening package that helps detect the disease at an early stage, increase the cure rate and save treatment costs, and improve the quality of life for patients. .
Customers should register for Breast Cancer Screening Package at Vinmec by:
Team of highly qualified and experienced doctors; Comprehensive professional cooperation with domestic and international hospitals: Singapore, Japan, USA, ..; Comprehensive treatment and care of patients, 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 a full range of mainstream cancer treatment methods: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant...

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