#lobular

[medantahospital606]

Ductal or Lobular Hyperplasia| Medanta Cares

[asriel-demayo]

Lobular carcinoma of the breast 🧫💓

Ah yes, una pintura de una imagen histologica ajsjjs. Desde que empecé el semestre y vi por primera vez una laminilla quise pintar algo de ello y pues aproveché el carcinoma de mama (qué era la imagen histologica favorita de mi maestro favorito) para pintarsela de regalo por el fin del semestre sjsjsjs. Le gustó aunque al principio pensó que era un glomérulo, ya después dijo que sí parecía glándula jaksjaja

Él es mi tío aunque no lo sepa jajaja

[heyitssashag]

It’s been 5 years since I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer. I’ll post some stats about my treatment after I tell you about my day. I went for a walk to the cafe and then I went in the pool. There. That’s about it. 😂

The next time I’m in the pool I think I’m going to set up my laptop and follow along with some aquafit classes on YouTube. Man, I’m old. Now I need to find a white swim cap with some painted daisies.

I was looking up how to “race walk” on YouTube, earlier. I attempted to use their techniques on my walk today and I felt like a big ‘ol dork. I’ll eventually get over it but it feels so foreign and weird. Doesn’t help that my hips are so tight. It’s likely that I won’t be able to run, again so it’s time to just grieve that and move on. I’ll try and work on the dork power walking. I can still walk races - which feels lame but, again, I’ll get over it. I also love to hike. I’ll pull out the Nordic walking poles, too. So I’ve got other options but it still makes me sad.

I signed up to attend a chronic pain support group online next month. It’s time to find other people to whine to about my pain.

Tomorrow I see the oncologist and Saturday I’m getting my bone strengthening IV treatment at the hospital. Sunday is book club. The kid and I are staying with my Aunt and Uncle in the city so I don’t have to keep going back and forth.

I need to get off of here and finally finish the book club book. (It was a long one and I kept getting sidetracked by other books I’m reading.) Going to make some tea.

Some stats about my treatment over the past 5 years:

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗫: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 (Friday the 13th 😱)

* Mixed Lobular & Ductal Carcinoma (with DCIS) Right Breast Only

* 1 Macrometastasis in a sentinel lymph node

* Stage 2b. ER+/PR+ HER2- 

* 8/8 Allred Score 

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗫: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮1 Bone only metastasis heavily effecting the entire spine (which started in the cervical spine/neck) and spread to the femur, shoulders/arms, skull, rib, hips, etc. It’s kind of like “confetti” and too hard to measure. There’s many spots.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 & 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

1.) Mastectomy w/reconstruction & 6 lymph nodes removed (Sept 2018) 

2.) Explant (implant removal w/flat enclosure Nov 2019) 

3.) Cervical spine fusion & resection (Apr 2021)

4.) Cervical/thoracic fusion, bone resection & hardware change (May 2023)

5.) A Port Placement (Nov 2021)

Chemotherapy (Adjuvant Therapy): (FEC) fluorouracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide (Oct 2018). Then I took a hormone modulator called Tamoxifen for a few years which obviously failed.

* 26 Cycles of Ibrance 

* 13 Pamidronate IV infusions 

* 3 Zometa IV infusions 

* 10 Zoladex Injections 

* Many Boxes of Letrozole

* Radiation: 10 rounds through the neck

* Steroid injections/nerve blockers to the neck (for pain control after surgery and radiation).

Over the past 5 years I’ve also had: 

* 4 Ultrasounds 

* 13 CT scans 

* 13 MRI’s 

* 9 Bone scans 

* 5 X-rays

64738199910 labs 😂

a million doctors appointments

…and a partridge in a pear tree. lol.

[clubmargot]

The Great Equalizer

Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be a musician. I spent many, many years shuffling through other ideas, other better-paying avenues for a livelihood. All of them, although different in discipline, were connected by the same throughline: my desire to help others and make them feel less alone. All my life I have longed to find someone who understood, so I myself now aim to be the one who understands.  

I hesitate to compare myself to people like Viktor Frankl, who spent three years in four separate Nazi concentration camps. He was forced to watch everyone around him die, brutally and tragically. His study, after being released from the camps, focused on the meaning of life. Existential ennui comes naturally to me, so I recognized Frankl’s point as being that the meaning of life is not to suffer, but to use our suffering to find meaning. We should acknowledge our suffering, but not dwell. Think about your past to learn, not to remain stuck in what cannot be changed. 

This mindset is reflected here in each post I make, especially in an upcoming post about gut feelings (no spoilers, though). I can’t change what I’ve done, but I can make sure it won’t happen again. I can face my own death and mortality with dignity and integrity, as Frankl as called his audience to do. The story of the late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi has also called me to this, but for different reasons. 

Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. He received his care at Stanford. Everyone in my immediate family has had cancer. My mother and sister have a genetic variation that codes for diffuse gastric cancer and lobular breast cancer. They both received their care major life-altering and life-threatening surgery, at Stanford. It was in the halls of the Stanford Cancer Center that I felt that first pang of existential ennui. I didn’t understand the point of the seemingly never-ending pain that was around me.  

That pain, nearly six years later, has opened the door to community and a deeper understanding that with suffering comes love. I understand Kalanithi and his wife, Lucy, because I have, literally and figuratively, stood where they did. Perhaps the meaning of life lies hidden in the hallways and gardens of the Stanford Cancer Center.

As I’ve said, I think what drives a lot of us, or at least what drives me, is a fundamental desire to love and be loved. I am attentive to those around me, I ask unusual questions, because I suffered alone. Grief and death and hardship make people terribly uncomfortable, but it is through these natural human experiences that deeper connection is formed. Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, kept her husband’s calcified heart in her desk after he died. She wrapped it in one of his love poems. 

Once again, I draw parallels to my own life, and the life of Lucy Kalanithi. Death is not the end of love, rather a shift in where that love goes. I don’t have a book or documentary clips or a calcified heart by which to remember my love. Instead, I have a guitar pick, a tattoo on my arm, and a bass that I never touch. Our individualized experiences of grief and love are what make us human. And, by extension, our experiences of death are what make us human.  

Death is an equalizer in that it connects us to our humanity. We all meet the same end, albeit by different means. I believe that societally we are too far removed from what death actually is. In open caskets, we see puppets, not human bodies. Bodies with their blood pumped out, replaced with toxic embalming chemicals that needlessly preserve them for years, even though they will only be seen for hours at most. We place eyelids on spikes and jaws on wires, give our dead masks of makeup to make them look “lifelike”, like they are only sleeping.  

I do not see a way, in this, to find any meaning. All suffering occurs behind closed doors. There is no community, only hiding from what we know to be true. Grief is private, grief is ugly. Grief should not be seen by others. The meaning of life must therefore be to live happily, even if it is fake. The meaning of life must therefore be to live forever, to never die. The only meaning of life that can be found in this scenario, in this society, is to run away from death. I don’t think we should be running to death (that is the other unhealthy extreme), I think it should be factored into our lives somehow.  

To finalize this piece, I will leave you all with some more questions: How can we, as Frankl implores us, find meaning through suffering if we do not suffer honestly? Is there a lens by which to look at these circumstances and see something different? Are there other ways by which to find a meaning to life that do not come from pain? Can those definitions include death? What do you think? How do you live?

Thank you once again for reading!!

Until next time <3

Much love,

Margot

[ryanparrish]

❛❛ 𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃 , armies could ever bear . he's been betrayed, deceived, hurt . believe me , when i say , he has already crossed hell . and the only time peace could be found in his eyes was when he was looking at her . –––––––––––––

FULL NAME. Ryan Jacob Parrish

NICKNAMES. Ry

BIRTHDAY. November 3, 1988 ( 36 )

OCCUPATION. Retired Marine and Owner of Ajax Boxing Gym

RESIDENCE. Sterling Lakes

GENDER / PRONOUNS.  Cismale ∘  He/Him

HOMETOWN. Covington, Georgia

PINTEREST ╱ CONNECTIONS

personality .

zodiac chart: scorpio sun, taurus moon, libra rising

mbti personality: enfj

moral alignment: neutral good

ennegram: type 5 (x6 occasionally)

hobbies / interests: running, boxing, motorbike riding, camping

positive traits: adventurous, protective, sentimental, loyal, empathetic

negative traits: reckless, resentful, stubborn, compulsive, uncommunicative

family .

parents: abigail parrish ( mom ), jacob parrish ( dad )

siblings: younger brother

children: none that he knows of lol

pets: brown lab named katara

breakdown .

tw: cancer, death, injury

born in covington, georgia to two high school sweethearts, ryan has always lived a relatively simple life alongside his brother. sundays were reserved for church, with family dinners following around the table. everything was peachy, or as peachy as it could be.

that was until ryan's mom got sick. she was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma, a type of breast cancer that could be treated if spotted early enough. the parrishes were hopeful. jacob (ryan's father) drove his wife to treatment nearly every day. he was by her side and took care of the boys on the days she couldn't. things seemed to be looking up. however, ryan's mom unfortunately lost her battle with cancer.

doctors did everything they could to salvage her life but there was no hope of reviving her. ryan, and his family had to tell her goodbye. they buried her with a heartfelt ceremony just shy of ryan's 17th birthday.

in the years following, ryan struggled to cope with her loss. he was always very close to his mom and in her absence the whole family mourned her differently. ryan spun out. he drank and smoked a lot to cope and in his moments of grief, got arrested a few times. this greatly disappointed his father and only made the two grow more and more estranged.

when enough became enough, ryan was given an ultimatum - either get his shit together or get out. he chose option B. he left home not bearing to look back and spiraled even more.

it was only when he reached rock bottom that he realized he wasn't making his mom proud. in a last ditch effort to turn things around, he enlisted into the marines in san diego. as a third generation veteran, he thought going into the corps might mend the bridges of his family that he broke.

it sort of worked. during his time away, ryan discovered himself. he worked on becoming the man he always knew his mom wanted him to be.

then while in battle, an accident led to ryan's leg being demolished. he was severely wounded and transported home to recover. afterwards, he was given a purple heart for his service and had to undergo almost a year's worth of physical therapy, followed by a prosthetic to make him appear "normal".

nowadays, he's back in his hometown and trying to rebuild his life while researching for a new purpose. all the while, he's trying to mend things with his family.

headcanons .

after being wounded in combat, he underwent surgery to have his left leg amputated from the knee down. he now wears a prosthetic to appear "normal". but, he's incredibly insecure about it. therefore, he never wears shorts out in public or outside of his own home. and he definitely doesn't like people touching him near that leg.

he has "pelle sub agnina latitat mens saepe lupina" tattooed on his ribcage. it means "beneath the lamb's skin, often lurks a wolf's mind."

while he's not always consistent with it, he does keep a journal to write down his thoughts. it was a healing technique he learned in therapy and he enjoys when he can find the time to do it.

he was a lot softer as a kid and is often called on or known around town as the "handy neighbor". if you need help fixing a broken sink, changing a flat tire, or doing little projects around the house... he's your guy.

although he's saved up a lot of money from his time in the military and inherited quite a bit from his mother's life insurance, ryan is a man of modest means. that's why he lives in a small trailer by the lake. he loves the peacefulness of the outdoors and doesn't really value material things. but he will spoil the people he loves.

he owns a boxing gym called "ajax" named after the greek god, ajax, who was known for being fearless, strong, powerful and who had a high level of combat intelligence.

as much as ryan harbors tireless influxes of self-loathing, he also holds a dear desire to live his life for the people he cares about. and he cares for a lot of people. there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for the ones he cares about, even if he grumbles through it once or twice. ryan's a man who understands the colossal weight of loss, and therefore, he tries much harder than others to hold on to love as loudly as possible, even with all his imperfections.

character inspirations. oliver queen (arrow), david axelrod (endless love), billy russo (the punisher), noah calhoun (the notebook)

[o-craven-canto]

Ea, Our Second Chance (10a)

10a. Eucytobionta (part 1/3, cell structure)

(Index) (< 9. The Descent) (> 10b. Eucytobionta, unicellular diversity)

The typical cell structure of Eucytobionta, the clade comprising all the complex, multicellular life of planet Ea, the local equivalent of Earth's Eukarya. (original link)

« Complexity and organization are nested endlessly in lower and lower scales, far beyond our reach... Every smear of blood proclaims the power of its Maker; every drop of sewage sings the glory of the One. » – Yakub of Lilongwe, Mere Humanity

Shared features of Eucytobiontan cells include:

● A haploid protonucleus (i.e., carrying a single copy of each gene), sequestered at the center of the cell, where genetic information is stored over the long term in the form of enol-PNA; in sexual unicellular organisms, such as many Pogonocyta, additional protonuclei may be exchanged between cells. ● One or more massively polyploid paranuclei (carrying from 50 to over 200 copies of each gene), where gene expression and protein synthesis occurs, through remarkably Earth-like mechanisms. The more flexible and reactive keto-PNA is found here, and the massive redundancy dampens the effects of harmful mutations. New paranuclei are generated from the protonucleus before cell division. Monokaryotes have lost all their paranuclei, whereas the largest Pogonocytes may have hundreds.

● The astrosome, also called stellate body or Jariwala's organ, a multi-lobed vacuole located at the center of the cell. The water-filled lobular projections stabilize the cell structure, keep organelles in their place, and trace paths for the movement of vesicles. The astrosomal membrane is also the main metabolic organ, as it uses sunlight or chemical energy to create a proton gradient between the cytoplasm and the vacuole's interior from which useful energy can be harvested, much like the mitochondrial membrane in Earth's eukaryotes.

● The red body or erythrosome, a flattened organelle analogous to our Golgi apparatus, involved in the processing and secretion of proteins and TPP. The red color is probably due to iron complexes that assist with the reduction of TPP chains. In many unicellular organisms it can be visible as a dark-colored ribbon.

● The corpuscula, a number of dark-coloured vesicles filled with alkaline granules whose function is not yet clear. They are probably involved in the cell's metabolism and defense as reservoirs of enzymes in a crystalline form. Most Ean prokaryotes have corpuscula as well: some, such as Prasinobacteriales, use them for photosynthesis, whereas in Acanthobacillus they contain exotoxins used against predation.

● An elastic cell net formed by bundles of elastic, highly hydrophobic polypeptides passing between the two layers of the cell membrane. This sheath, similar to that found in the prokaryotic Commicutes, protects the cell from osmotic shock opposing both excessive intake and loss of water. In Ostracophyta and other unicellular Eucytobionts, the net is impregnated with minerals or crystalline polymers to form a protective shell.

● Undulipodia (distinguished, as on Earth, in cilia and flagella according to their size and abundance) seem to be extensions of the cell net, held into place by a trans-membrane protein ring. The whole structure is formed by parallel elastic fibers, and bends in one direction as the respective fiber contracts. The contraction is likely controlled by a chemical signal conveyed by vesicles to the contracting fiber's root in the basal ring.

– Summa Planetaria, "Eucytobionta#Synapomorphies", revision 315/T51Cyy4nS4

[birchbritches]

Abode

bodacious abode goes over lobular options, rolls over to impress, does all it can to bode well, and time will tell if boding gets obliged, if bridges elongate or contract, whether the suspense is killing us and if that's all 

[akipharma-blog]

Magical Remedy for Breast Cancer in Women - Anastrozole

One of the most frequent cancers in women is breast cancer. Although it can happen at any age, breast cancer is most frequently discovered in adults over the age of 50. Overall, compared to women of all other races or ethnicities, non-Hispanic white women have a somewhat increased risk of acquiring breast cancer. Breast cancer develops when cells in your breast multiply and expand out of control, resulting in a mass of tissue known as a tumor. Breast cancer symptoms might include feeling a lump, noticing a change in breast size, and noticing changes to the skin around your breasts.

Breast cancer is classified into multiple types, such as:

Infiltrating ductal carcinoma

Ductal carcinoma in situ

Infiltrating lobular carcinoma

Lobular carcinoma in situ

Triple-negative breast cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer

Several treatment options are available for breast cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted medication therapy. It depends on many factors, such as the tumor's size and the spot, the results of your lab tests, and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of your body.

Some medicines can specifically target the cancer-causing features of certain cell types. If your breast cancer has spread to other parts of your body, your doctor may advise you to take specific medication therapy. The most popular medicines used to treat breast cancer are Anastrozole Tablets.

Anastrozole tablet is used to treat early hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It contains 1mg dosage. It is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in women who have reached menopause, or the end of their monthly menstrual cycles. Anastrozole 1mg tablet is also used as a first therapy for breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other regions of the body in women who have gone through menopause. 

Anastrozole 1mg tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. It functions by reducing the body's production of estrogen. Many forms of breast cancer cells that require estrogen to grow can be slowed or stopped by Anastrozole tablets. 

Along with the treatment of Anastrozole might have to undergo some lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and quitting alcohol. Anastrozole comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take this medication at around the same time every day. You may need to take anastrozole for several years or longer. Continue to take anastrozole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking anastrozole without talking to your doctor.

[gradstudentstudy]

Some key learning points and thoughts from today…

The HPV vaccine does not cover all oncogenic strains of HPV, so just because we are vaccinated does not mean it is safe to abandon safe sex practices or regular screenings! The HPV vaccine still significantly decreases the prevalence of cervical squamous cell carcinoma and access should be expanded worldwide.

There are many reasons for elevated hCG and hCG that is higher than expected level for gestational age. Here is a list of some reasons for elevated hCG: -intrauterine pregnancy (normal gestation) -ectopic pregnancy -choriocarcinoma (unless highly necrotic) -partial molar pregnancy -complete molar pregnancy -liver cirrhosis -paraneoplastic effect, especially with small cell carcinoma of lung -false positive (anti-animal immunoglobulins, rheumatic factor, etc.) -Down syndrome (pregnancy may have higher than expected hCG for gestational age) -dysgerminoma -elevated secretion of hCG from pituitary in older adults -embryonal carcinoma -seminoma (rare) The placenta makes hCG during pregnancy but the pituitary gland also secretes HCG in a pulsatile fashion throughout our menstrual cycle? The difference is that pituitary derived HCG is degraded far more rapidly than placentally derived HCG.

Germline/hereditary mutations that increase risk of breast cancer: BRCA1 (triple negative, medullary carcinoma) BRCA2 (ER positive) TP53 (ER positive, HER2 positive) PTEN (PI3K-AKT pathway) CDH 1 (lobular carcinoma and gastric cancer) CHECK 2 (moderate penetrance, ER positive)

[heyitssashag]

Just adding to my last post - here’s a couple more fun facts about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) that I’ve been asked about over the past few years:

Q: If the breast cancer spread to the bone, isn’t it now bone cancer?

A: This is a pretty common misconception and it does makes sense however, it’s still just breast cancer. What happened is that the cells have taken off from the original breast site, latched onto the bone and made a home there.

Q: How can your neck still be broken? Wouldn’t it have healed by now?

A: Unfortunately, the disease is still in there and will likely never heal. I have fractures at the C5 and C6 levels. The C6 is pretty bad resulting in over 50% loss of height. That’s why I got the hardware put in.

Q: When are you finished treatment?

A: Never. I’ll be on treatment for the rest of my life. If the treatment I’m on fails, I’ll be prescribed a new one.

Q: What’s your prognosis?

A: I’ve had varying answers. Ultimately, they don’t know at this time. I have resigned the fact that I have no control over this either. (But my goal was to make it to 50; see my kid graduate and go to college.)

Q: You still have hair?!

A: Yes, I do! Not all treatment/chemotherapy results in hair loss. My hair has thinned significantly over the past 2 years but I had a lot to begin with. When I was originally diagnosed, I had chemo and lost all my hair. Here’s a pic of me right after I shaved my head (Nov 10 2018).

Q: I didn’t know there was more than one type of breast cancer. How many are there?

A: There are a lot of variables to this question and I can’t really answer because I would have to “math”. 😂 So, I’ll just tell you what I had even though it may be useless info to you unless you’re a fellow cancer patient/survivor/caregiver. Mixed ductal and lobular carcinoma (2 primary tumours). I also had ductal carcinoma in situ. (ER+ PR+ HER2 -) My cancer is very hormone driven: 8/8 Allred score. Grade 3. I also had one macrometastases in a sentinel lymph node.

Q: Why don’t you just remove your ovaries if your cancer is hormone driven?

A: Because it’s another surgery that I don’t want to have. Plus, there’s no evidence indicating that ovary removal will prolong my life.

Q: I have this friend that said that she was cured by taking orange essential oil, the eye of newt and eating 8 grapefruits a day. Why don’t you try that?

A: 😳🙄

I think that’s enough questions/answers for now. I could also write a book on all the questions I got regarding breast reconstruction too but I’ll leave that for another time. It brings up more miserable memories and the reason why I ultimately chose to go “flat”.

Anyway, today was a bit anticlimactic but I got what I needed to get done including a dentist appointment. For my “creative challenge” I chose #3 on my list: watching a Ted Talk. It was called: A Powerful Way to Unleash Your Natural Creativity presented by Tim Harford. He discusses a concept called “slow-motion multi-tasking”. Which is something I believe I’ve done for years but was constantly told that it was “bad” as you can never finish anything that way. (“Focus on one thing at a time, Sasha!”) In the talk, he goes on to mention Darwin publishing a book that took him over 40 years to write because he was working on several other projects simultaneously. He’d go back and forth focusing his time on each one whenever it suited him. So I think the take-away from this is that it doesn’t matter how long it takes you to finish something - do it anyway. As long as you’re enjoying the process, then what does it matter? Remove all time expectations and just keep going because you may end up with a masterpiece or some sort of discovery when you’re finished. ☺️

It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. ✈️

[doctordiagnostics]

Breast Cancer Screening in Basavanagudi Bangalore — Dr Diagnostics

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Early detection through regular screening can significantly improve survival rates. In the bustling area of Basavanagudi, Bangalore, Dr Diagnostics stands out as a premier center for breast cancer screening, offering advanced technology and expert care.

Understanding Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump.

Types of Breast Cancer

There are several types of breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), invasive ductal carcinoma, and invasive lobular carcinoma. Each type can affect the treatment approach and prognosis.

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Risk factors include age, genetic mutations (such as BRCA1 and BRCA2), family history, and lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption and obesity.

Importance of Early Detection

Benefits of Early Detection

Early detection of breast cancer can lead to better outcomes. It often means that the cancer is found at an early stage when it is more treatable and less likely to have spread.

Statistics on Breast Cancer Survival Rates

Survival rates for breast cancer are significantly higher when the disease is detected early. For instance, the 5-year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer is about 99%.

Role of Screening in Early Detection

Regular screening is crucial for early detection. Screening methods like mammography can detect tumors that are too small to be felt, leading to early intervention and better chances of survival.

Breast Cancer Screening Methods

Mammography

How Mammograms Work

Mammograms use low-dose x-rays to examine the breast. They can detect tumors that cannot be felt and identify microcalcifications that sometimes indicate the presence of breast cancer.

When to Get a Mammogram

It’s generally recommended that women start getting mammograms at age 40 and continue annually or biennially depending on their risk factors.

Ultrasound

Role of Ultrasound in Breast Cancer Detection

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the breast tissue. It’s particularly useful for examining dense breast tissue and guiding biopsies.

Benefits of Ultrasound Screening

Ultrasound can provide additional information when a mammogram is inconclusive. It is a painless and non-invasive procedure.

MRI

When MRI is Recommended

MRI is recommended for women at high risk of breast cancer, such as those with a strong family history or genetic predisposition. It uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the breast.

Advantages of MRI in Breast Cancer Screening

MRI can detect cancers that mammograms might miss, especially in dense breast tissue. It provides a more comprehensive view of the breast.

Dr Diagnostics: Your Trusted Partner

Overview of Dr Diagnostics

Dr Diagnostics in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, is a leading center for breast cancer screening. They are committed to providing high-quality care using the latest technology.

State-of-the-Art Technology

The facility is equipped with advanced mammography, ultrasound, and MRI machines, ensuring accurate and early detection of breast cancer.

Experienced Medical Professionals

The team at Dr Diagnostics includes experienced radiologists and technicians who specialize in breast imaging, ensuring you receive expert care.

Innovations in Breast Cancer Screening

Latest Research and Developments

Dr Diagnostics stays at the forefront of breast cancer research, integrating the latest findings into their screening processes.

Technological Advances at Dr Diagnostics

The center continually updates its technology to provide the most accurate and efficient screening services available.

Future Directions in Breast Cancer Screening

With ongoing research and technological advancements, the future of breast cancer screening looks promising, with the potential for even earlier and more accurate detection.

Conclusion

Regular breast cancer screening is vital for early detection and improved survival rates. Dr Diagnostics in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, offers state-of-the-art technology and expert care, making them the best choice for your screening needs. Don’t wait — schedule your screening today and take a proactive step towards your health.

[treatment9632]

Navigating the Landscape of Breast Cancer: Understanding Type, Treatment, and Beyond

Breast cancer is an adversary to reckon with. It affects millions of lives, leading to a substantial health challenge, especially among women. Under this light, there arises an ardent need to get all details regarding the disease in the quest for knowledge on how to be empowered against this disease. So, all such resources, including a full-fledged guide from GoMedii, may help find one's way to be informed, prevent, and get cured.

Understand the scenario: Types and their risk factors

Breast cancer is not a monolithic entity; it comes in many forms, each bearing its own identity and meaning, from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive lobular carcinoma. Therefore, the distinction must be known for the purpose of individualized treatment. Importantly, it puts a lot of stress on the identification of risk factors, which may vary from genetic tendencies, hormonal status, lifestyle options, and environmental exposures. This enables one to duly engage in risk reduction strategies and early detection.

Signs and Symptoms: Interpreting Messages from the Body

Knowing the symptoms of breast cancer is like having a guide that can lead one towards timely intervention. The page explains palpable lumps, changes in breast size or shape, nipple abnormalities, and skin dimpling. When people act fast by showing or reporting these warning signs to a healthcare provider, they increase the chance of their diagnosis time being shortened; they reduce the time to treatment. This can help in better outcomes and perhaps improve the prognosis.

Test Tracks: From Doubt to Proof The path from suspicion to confirmation of breast cancer represents a series of diagnostic steps, with each of them playing a pivotal role in defining the nature and stage of the disease. Today this implies the use of mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and biopsy, guiding in this intricate space of breast pathology to decide upon an informed treatment strategy. That is definitely an accurate and thorough approach to medicine.

Treatment Modalities: Navigating the Maze of Options

Following the diagnosis of breast cancer, a patient usually has a variety of treatment options available, each of which has its subtleties, benefits, and potential side effects. Surgical interventions offer the way for tumor ablation through lumpectomy and mastectomy, with adjuvant therapies in the form of radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies facilitating combat of residual disease and reduction of chances of relapse. The page is a guidepost explaining such treatment modalities to an extent that the individual can understand, through guided information, the need for informed dialogue with his or her healthcare team for cooperative, decision-based activity specific to the individual's situation.

Beyond Treatment

Enabling Holistic Health While treatment is the cornerstone of dealing with breast cancer, its domain encompasses dimensions that go far beyond medical interventions. Physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being intersect in the tapestry of survivorship, hence the keen interest in finding out about supportive care services, survivorship programs, and community resources. Through the facilitation of whole being, an individual becomes capable of facing the challenges of cancer with courage, strength, and a sense of being empowered, thus allowing hope and vitality to bloom even in the face of suffering. Conclusion

Through Knowledge-Based Empowerment In cases of breast cancer, knowledge becomes a strong ally that empowers humans to understand and manage the complexities of diagnoses, treatment, and survivorship with clarity and full agency. The detailed guide issued by GoMedii shines as a lighthouse, giving insights, resources, and support to people traveling the road of breast cancer. People will start accepting the journey only when they are cognizant of the situation and proactively engage in it; this would make them resilient, determined, and believe in not fighting the battle of breast cancer alone. A link to informative pages such as a guide on breast cancer by GoMedii would do much to enable people and their communities to be able to stand against this formidable disease.

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Comprehensive Guide to Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a complicated disease that affects millions of individuals globally. This comprehensive overview looks at the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment options for breast cancer. Breast cancer can be caused by a variety of variables including age, genetics, hormonal influences, and lifestyle decisions. Understanding these causes can help people make more educated decisions to lower their risk.

Breast cancer is classified into several forms, including ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, and inflammatory breast cancer. Understanding the various types is essential for developing individualized treatment regimens.

Age, genetics, hormonal factors, and lifestyle choices all contribute to an increased chance of getting breast cancer. Identifying these risk factors enables people to take proactive steps to lower their risk and improve their breast health.

Early detection and diagnosis are critical to improving outcomes. Early detection is best achieved with regular screening, such as mammography. Breast self-exams can also be done at home as part of a woman's daily practice.

Mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and genetic tests are among the various screening modalities available. Being aware of these strategies and their suitability for different persons can help in early detection and diagnosis.

Diagnosis and staging are critical for determining the degree of the disease and guiding therapy recommendations. Accurate diagnosis and staging serve as the foundation for tailored treatment regimens.

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Todos los seres vivos piensan, cada cual a su ritmo y en su mundo. Zooint Un Tiktaalik era un pez lobular extinto del período Devónico tardío, hace unos 375 millones de años. Lo que lo hace interesante es que tenía muchas características que también se encuentran en los tetrápodos, que son animales de cuatro patas. Por eso, se considera un fósil transicional importante, que muestra la evolución…

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Unveiling the Journey: Understanding Breast Cancer, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Breast cancer is not just a diagnosis; it's a journey that millions of women around the world navigate with courage, resilience, and hope. In this blog, we delve into the complexities of breast cancer, from recognizing common symptoms to empowering individuals with self-diagnostic techniques and exploring the range of treatment options available.

Exploring Breast Cancer: Insights from Valentis Cancer Hospital

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the cells of the breast tissue. While it predominantly affects women, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer, albeit less frequently. The disease can manifest in various forms, including invasive ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, and inflammatory breast cancer, each with its unique characteristics and challenges.

Common Symptoms of Breast Cancer:

Early detection plays a crucial role in successful breast cancer treatment. Being aware of common symptoms can help individuals recognize potential warning signs and seek medical attention promptly. Some of the common symptoms of breast cancer include:

1. Presence of a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm area.

2. Changes in breast size, shape, or texture, such as dimpling or puckering of the skin.

3. Unexplained swelling, redness, or warmth in the breast.

4. Nipple changes, including inversion, discharge, or scaling of the skin.

5. Persistent breast pain or discomfort that does not resolve over time.

How to Self-Diagnose Breast Cancer:

While self-diagnosis should never replace professional medical evaluation, performing regular breast self-exams can help individuals become familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts, making it easier to detect any abnormalities. Here's a step-by-step guide to conducting a breast self-exam:

1. Stand in front of a mirror with your arms relaxed at your sides. Examine your breasts visually, noting any changes in size, shape, or contour.

2. Raise your arms overhead and look for the same changes in breast appearance.

3. Lie down on your back and use your fingertips to palpate your breasts in a circular motion, covering the entire breast area and underarm region. Pay attention to any lumps, thickening, or other abnormalities.

4. Repeat the palpation while standing or sitting, as breast tissue can feel different in various positions.

It's essential to perform self-exams regularly, ideally once a month, and report any concerning findings to your healthcare provider promptly.

Treatment Options for Breast Cancer treatment in Meerut at Valentis Cancer Hospital:

The treatment approach for breast cancer depends on various factors, including the type and stage of the disease, as well as individual health considerations and preferences. At Valentis Cancer Hospital, renowned for its excellence in oncology care, patients have access to a comprehensive range of treatment options tailored to their specific needs.

In addition to traditional treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, Valentis Cancer Hospital offers cutting-edge CyberKnife breast cancer treatment. This advanced technology delivers precise and effective radiation therapy, targeting tumors with unparalleled accuracy while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

1. Surgery: Surgical interventions, such as lumpectomy (partial mastectomy) or mastectomy (complete removal of the breast), are common treatment options for removing cancerous tissue.

2. Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells, often following surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.

3. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves the use of powerful medications to kill cancer cells or prevent their growth and spread. It may be administered before or after surgery, depending on the specific circumstances.

4. Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy is used to block or inhibit the hormones that fuel certain types of breast cancer, such as estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.

5. Targeted Therapy: Targeted therapy drugs specifically target cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, offering a more precise and effective treatment approach.

In some cases, a combination of these treatments may be recommended to achieve the best possible outcome.

Conquering Breast Cancer: A Journey of Hope with Valentis Cancer Hospital

Breast cancer may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but it's a battle we can win. By educating ourselves about common symptoms, conducting regular breast self-exams, and seeking prompt medical attention, we empower ourselves to detect and treat this disease early. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. With advancements in medical science and a dedicated healthcare team by your side, we can overcome breast cancer together.

For comprehensive information on breast cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment, reach out to your healthcare provider or visit trusted sources like the American Cancer Society or BreastCancer.org. Your health and well-being are invaluable, and every effort you make is a step towards victory.

Valentis Cancer Hospital stands as a beacon of hope, providing the finest Breast Cancer treatment in Meerut. With state-of-the-art facilities and a compassionate approach, we're here to support you at every stage of your fight against breast cancer. Together, let's triumph over adversity and embrace a future filled with hope and healing.