Hina Khan, a popular actor, recently addressed rumors about her health and confirmed that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a serious health condition that affects many women worldwide and can be classified into different stages based on the extent of the disease.
Here’s what you need to know about the warning signs, potential treatment options, and important tips for early cancer detection to ensure better health outcomes and improved survival rates.
Dr. Surabhi Siddhartha explained to HT Lifestyle that stage 3 breast cancer means the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or nearby tissues.
Regular self-examinations and clinical breast exams are vital for identifying abnormalities early, allowing for prompt medical intervention and better treatment outcomes.
Dr. Kanury VS Rao, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at PredOmix, shared insights on early detection: The primary early sign to be vigilant about is the presence of a palpable breast lump.
Conducting regular self-exams enables women to detect any unusual masses or changes in breast tissue.
Additionally, alterations in breast shape or size, including asymmetry or swelling, should not be ignored, as they could potentially indicate breast cancer.
Redness, thickening, dimpling, or puckering of the breast skin. Inversion, deviation, scaling, or unexplained discharge. Persistent Breast Pain: Any unexplained or persistent pain in the breast area.
Dr. Rao emphasized that for women with a family history or genetic predisposition to breast cancer, being aware of the early signs is crucial.
They should be vigilant about breast changes, especially if they occur young, involve multiple family members, male relatives have had breast cancer, or BRCA gene mutations exist.
Dr. Monica Gulati from Lovely Professional University emphasized that lumps or masses in the breasts or underarms are key warning signs of breast cancer and should never be ignored.
Breast cancer is known to spread through the lymph nodes present in the underarms. Therefore, any lump in the breast or underarms should be investigated further.
Breast cancer is known to spread through the lymph nodes present in the underarms. Therefore, any lump in the breast or underarms should be investigated further.