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Breast cancer can recur at any time, recur locally, in the region or metastasize to lymph nodes, bones, liver, brain, lungs,... When breast cancer recurs and metastasizes, the Treatment will become more difficult.
1. Symptoms of breast cancer
The initial symptoms of breast cancer patients are often:
Swelling or lump in the armpit, the lump is hard, painless to the touch, the breast skin is thicker, abnormal compared to the other side; The breasts are larger, lower, and have an unusual shape compared to the other breast; The nipple is flatter, inverted, with discharge or blood, the skin around the nipple may be scaly, inflamed; Itching in the chest, red rash, rough skin like orange peel (symptoms related to inflammatory breast cancer); Hot, red or purple breasts, painful swelling are a sign of inflammatory breast cancer; Pain between the shoulder blades, upper back, or neck; Pain in the chest or breast, sharp pain that comes and goes quickly, like a light electric current passing from the left breast to the right breast. When having these symptoms, women should visit a doctor for a definitive diagnosis and timely treatment measures, improving the chances of cure.
Khi có triệu chứng ung thư vú nên đi chẩn đoán kịp thời
2. Warning symptoms of breast cancer recurrence
Recurrent breast cancer is a condition where the cancer comes back after initial treatment. Breast cancer can recur at any time, recur locally, locally or can metastasize to lymph nodes, liver, bones, brain, lungs,... When breast cancer metastasizes, the treatment will become more difficult.
2.1 Symptoms of breast cancer recurrence in situ Appearance of a hard lump in the breast that has been operated on; The skin on the breast is shrinking, edematous, or red; Discharge, oozing or non-healing surgical scars; Presence of one or more painless, solid lumps under the skin of the breast.
Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú
Ung thư vú có tỷ lệ tử vong cao nhất ở nữ giới khiến họ rất lo sợ bản thân mắc phải căn bệnh này. Tuy nhiên, không ít chị em có những hiểu biết thái quá về ung thư vú. Thử sức cùng bài trắc nghiệm sau sẽ giúp bạn loại bỏ được những nghi ngờ không đúng về căn bệnh này.
Bài dịch từ: webmd.com
2.2 Symptoms of metastatic recurrence of breast cancer The lymph nodes in the neck, above the collarbone are palpated, and the lymph nodes are characterized by stiffness and little mobility; Palpable ipsilateral or contralateral axillary lymph nodes; Abdominal bloating, indigestion; Frequent coughs and colds, low-grade fever: These are symptoms that indicate an infection in the body; Bone pain: Manifestation of bone metastatic breast cancer; Shortness of breath when performing normal activities, not losing strength such as walking, climbing stairs, ... is a warning sign of breast cancer with lung metastasis; Loss of appetite: Symptoms caused by breast cancer metastasis to the liver; Rapid and rapid weight loss, weakness, body weakness; Abdominal pain; Headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, ... are warning signs of breast cancer metastasis to the brain.
Đau đầu chóng mặt là dấu hiệu cảnh báo ung thư vú di căn tới não
The risk of breast cancer recurrence and metastasis is seen in the following cases: with large tumor, metastases with many lymph nodes, large histology, no radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery or no radiation therapy in subjects with breast cancer. large tumor, lymph node metastasis.
Patients with recurrent breast cancer need to see a doctor for timely examination and advice. Depending on the patient's health, the stage of the disease and previous treatment methods, the doctor will recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Patients need to pay attention to maintain a reasonable diet, exercise and rest, keep an optimistic spirit to treat the disease with high efficiency.
At the same time, to detect breast cancer recurrence early, doctors recommend that patients should have a follow-up exam every 3 months for the first 2 years and every 6 months for the next 3 years after breast cancer treatment.
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