Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells within the breast. This cell growth develops into tumour and is often felt as lump . The tumour is considered as cancerous if it penetrates into nearby tissues and spread to distant body parts so all lumps are not cancer. Nowadays one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer. This is mainly due to the change in lifestyle. Breast cancer can be cured if it is diagnosed in its early stage. Guru Multispeciality hospital offers the best breast cancer treatment in Madurai.
Symptoms Lumps
Changes in size of breast
Rashes around the nipple
Persistent pain and swelling
Discharge from nipple
Redness throughout the breast
Causes
The main cause of breast cancer is unclear. Scientists suggests the following causes
Diagnosis
The breast cancer can be easily diagnosed by biopsy (microscopic analysis of the sample). Other screening methods are physical examination of breast and mammography.
TreatmentBreast cancer treatment has become more successful these days due to the advancement in technology. It can be cured easily if it is diagnosed in its onset. The treatment procedure begins on the basis of its current stage (extent of the disease)
1.Surgery: It is the first step in the treatment. Here the tumour is surgically removed and examined by the pathologist.
2.Radiation Therapy: Here ionizing radiations are used to destroy cancerous cells.
3.Chemotherapy: Here drugs are used to destroy cancer cells.In addition to above treatments targeted therapy, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy are also available.
If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms, then don't wait. Consult a doctor as early as possible and start the treatment.Here is Guru Multispeciality hospital offering the best breast cancer treatment in Madurai.The hospital contains a good team of doctors under the guidance of Dr.S.G.Balamurugan M.S, M.Ch(Surg.onco) whose motto is to provide world class cancer care to everyone in need.
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