{"id":640,"date":"2020-07-30T11:07:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T11:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=640"},"modified":"2025-11-25T05:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T05:58:30","slug":"breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer, Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, also the second main cause of cancer death in women, after the lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts or glands. The cancer is still called and treated as breast cancer even if it is first discovered after the cells have traveled to other areas of the body. Let&#8217;s discuss about the <strong>Breast Cancer, Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Treatment <\/strong>and the <strong>Prevention tips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Symptoms\" title=\"Breast Cancer Symptoms:\">Breast Cancer Symptoms:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Types\" title=\"Breast Cancer Types:\">Breast Cancer Types:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Causes\" title=\"Breast Cancer Causes:\">Breast Cancer Causes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Diagnosis\" title=\"Breast Cancer Diagnosis:\">Breast Cancer Diagnosis:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Treatment\" title=\"Breast Cancer Treatment:\">Breast Cancer Treatment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-causes-symptoms-stages-treatment\/#Breast_Cancer_Prevention\" title=\"Breast\nCancer Prevention:\">Breast\nCancer Prevention:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Breast Cancer Symptoms:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms &amp; Signs of Breast Cancer may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A breast lump and thickening that feels\ndifferent from the surrounding tissue.<\/li><li>Change in the size, shape and appearance of a\nbreast.<\/li><li>Changes to the skin over the breast, such as\ndimpling.<\/li><li>A change in the nipple such as an itching, nipple\nretraction, dimpling, ulceration or a burning sensation.<\/li><li>Scaling, Peeling, crusting of the pigmented area\nsurrounding the nipple or breast skin.<\/li><li>Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast,\nlike the skin of an orange.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Your Doctor about Breast Cancer if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One or may be both breasts\ndevelop an abnormal lump or persistent pain or feel abnormal. These symptoms\nmay sign other issued but should be identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have swollen lymph glands in your armpits, could be associated with cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/bladder-cancer-stages-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bladder Cancer-Stages | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Bladder Cancer-Stages | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Types\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Types: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several <strong>types\nof Breast Cancer<\/strong> as follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Invasive Breast Cancer: <\/strong>Invasive Breast Cancer starts in the breast ducts \/ glands, but grows into breast tissue and sometimes beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Inflammatory Breast Cancer: <\/strong>This rare &amp; aggressive breast cancer often appears as an irritated area of skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 What is HER2-Positive?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more\naggressive than other breast tumors, but early treatments may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2Breast Cancer in Men: <\/strong>Men do have a small amount of breast tissue, so they can get the same types of breast cancers as same as the women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Causes\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Causes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"312\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-top.png\" alt=\"Breast-Cancer-Definition-Causes-Symptoms-Stages-Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-top.png 781w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-top-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-top-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the stage of puberty, a\nwoman&#8217;s breast consists of fat, thousands of lobules, connective tissue, tiny\nglands for producing milk. Tiny tubes or ducts help to carry milk toward the\nnipples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of cancer, the body&#8217;s\ncells multiply uncontrollably. It is the excessive cell growth that causes\ncancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer usually starts in\nthe inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. From\nthere, it can spread to other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Diagnosis\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Diagnosis:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some procedures &amp; diagnostic\ntests can help to confirm a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast Exam:&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will examine the\npatient&#8217;s breasts for lumps &amp; further symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imaging Tests:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A mammogram is a type of x-ray\nused for initial breast cancer screening that catches the images to detect\nlumps or abnormalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biopsy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this process a sample of\ntissue is removed by surgery to laboratory analysis. That shows the cells are\ncancerous, and, also tells the type of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosis also tells the staging\nthe cancer. Diagnosis the Staging will help decide on the best treatment\noptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Treatment\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Treatment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various treatment therapies that depend on the types, stage of the cancer, Sensitivity to hormones and age of the patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"477\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-banner2.png\" alt=\"Breast-Cancer-Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-banner2.png 796w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-banner2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Breast-Cancer-banner2-768x460.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Surgery: <\/strong>In this kind of treatment the tumor has to removed that help to prevent the spread of the cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/TreatmentPlans\/cancer-overview-symptoms-types-diagnostic-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cancer Definition, Causes, Sign, Symptoms, Types, Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Cancer Definition, Causes, Sign, Symptoms, Types, Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Radiation therapy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Radiation therapy<\/strong>, Controlled doses of radiation are targeted on\ntumor to destroy the cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be used after a month\nafter surgery or along with chemotherapy. This works to kill any remaining\ncancer cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session of few minutes of Radiation\ntherapy, and a person may need three to five sessions per week for 3-6 weeks,\ndepending on the aim and the extent of the cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chemotherapy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctor prescribes the cytotoxic\ndrugs to kill the cancer cells. In case of large tumor, chemotherapy is used\nbefore the surgery to shrink the tumor and to remove easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also reduce estrogen\nproduction, as estrogen can encourage the growth of some breast cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some side-effects of\nchemotherapy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Hair Loss<\/li><li>Loss Of Appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications can help control many\nof these side effects, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Prevention\"><\/span>Breast\nCancer Prevention:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no fix way to prevent\nthe breast cancer, but your lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of\nbreast and other types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoiding Excess Alcohol Consumption.<\/li><li>Follow a Healthy Diet.<\/li><li>Exercise<\/li><li>Maintaining a Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stage 0 or stage 1 breast cancer\nhas an almost 100 percent chance of surviving for at least 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the diagnosis is made at <strong>stage 4 breast cancer<\/strong>, the chance of surviving\nanother 5 years is around 22 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular checks and screening can\nhelp detect symptoms early. Women should discuss their options with a doctor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, also the second main cause of cancer death in women, after the lung cancer. Breast cancer develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts or glands. 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