Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Surgeon in Houston
Dr. Murtaza Shakir , Breast Cancer Specialists at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas.
What is breast cancer?
Often, symptoms of breast cancer or other diseases are detected late when it comes to younger women as it is believed that they are less at risk for developing them. This is because 75% of cases of breast cancer reportedly occur in women over 50. It is important to spread breast cancer awareness to ensure the women around you are safe and healthy.
What are the types of breast cancer?
- Non-invasive Breast Cancer (Carcinoma In Situ)
- Found in the breast ducts
- Stays within the duct
- Detected with a mammogram
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Forms in the breast ducts
- Tumor spreads beyond ducts
- Surrounding tissue is affected
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
Breast cancer displays many symptoms to the patient, which can be noticed with an observant eye. It is imperative to note that not all lumps you notice are cancerous, and that there is no need to worry before you speak to a GP about what you noticed in your breast self-exam.
- One or both breasts displaying changes in shape or size
- Discharge (sometimes blood-streaked) from either nipple
- A lump/swelling under the arm
- Dimpling on the breast skin
- A rash surrounding the nipple
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How do doctors diagnose breast cancer?
Breast cancer is worrying, but over 2 million women are proud survivors of breast cancer. When you consult a GP after a self-exam, they may refer you to a breast cancer clinic for further testing (mammograms and biopsies) to determine the presence and nature of the tumor. Surgical Associates of Southern Texas is one of the leading oncology clinics in Texas for breast cancer treatment options. healthy.
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