A dense breast is considered a breast that has more mammary gland than fatty tissue. A dense breast makes mammograms more difficult to interpret and increases the risk of developing cancer up to six times. It is a condition that affects about 50% of women...
Globally, thousands of women are faced with breast cancer every year, as it is the most common type of cancer that women in the Western world experience. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8-9 women will develop breast cancer at some point in their...
I made the decision to write this article after a common question I am asked by new breast cancer patients I have operated on. Fortunately, they feel close to me and that's why they ask me anything that concerns them. Breast cancer and sexuality are...
Proper nutrition is important not only to prevent breast cancer, but also to reduce the risk of recurrence. A healthy diet can therefore become a perfect ally in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, helping the patient feel better while limiting the side effects...
Breast cancer generally shows no symptoms at an early stage, early detection saves the patient. A lump in the breast is the most common presenting symptom. Warning signs of breast cancer Initially, a person may notice a change in the breast when performing a monthly breast exam or...
Lumpectomy Lumpectomy,also called wide local resection, is the removal of the tumor with a margin of resection of healthy tissue. It is suitable for ꓽ tumors of small size if the breast is small. larger volumes if the breast is more voluminous. It is performed on early-stage...
According to research published by ESMO (Clinical Practice Guidelines on Breast Cancer), the occurrence of breast cancer in women under the age of 40 does not necessarily mean that patients will have a lower survival rate or a greater risk of recurrence. In order to...
Diagnosing breast cancer at an early stage is one of the most important factors that significantly contribute to reducing the percentage of patients undergoing chemotherapy. At the same time, genetic molecular tests and the specialized knowledge of the oncologist play a particularly important role. Women with...
Among the words against breast cancer is a very simple one: Exercise. The benefits of exercise against breast cancer are now official from the European Breast Cancer Conference. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer by 12% at any age and regardless of...
The vitamin D receptor, specifically the 1.25 D form, is shown in mammary gland and breast cancer cells. Her bond of vitamin D with the receptor regulates normal breast development and carcinogenesis. Vitamin D is involved in a mechanism that suppresses proliferation of cancer cells and contributes to their...