Breast cancer related questions and answers

  1, Q: My breast has been hurting for the past few days, and my colleague has recently discovered breast cancer, so I came to see if I have breast cancer.   A: Most of the time, breast pain is due to breast enlargement, but breast cancer pain is very rare.  2.Q: I have breast enlargement, will it become breast cancer?  A: Breast enlargement usually does not turn into breast cancer, but you should have regular checkups. If you find active breast enlargement or atypical hyperplasia, there is a possibility of cancer.  3.Q: A lump is found in my breast, do I have breast cancer?  A: It is important to come to the hospital in time to see a lump in the breast. Usually, breast cancer and breast fibroadenoma are the first complaints of lumps in the breast, and they are not accompanied by pain. Most of the lumps formed by mastopexy are accompanied by pain.  4.Q: I have breast cancer and I don’t know how to cure it. I heard that surgery will lead to spread easily?  A: The standard treatment for breast cancer is a combination of surgery, supplemented by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy and biological immunotherapy. Surgery is necessary, and the earlier it is removed, the better the treatment effect. Surgery will not cause the tumor to spread.  5.Q: I have breast cancer, how long can I live if I have surgery?  A: Nowadays, the treatment effect of breast cancer is very good, with a 5-year survival rate of 85%, a 10-year survival rate of 71%, and a 20-year survival rate of 52%. If detected early and treated timely, it can reach clinical cure.  6.How to prevent breast cancer?  A: Those who have breast enlargement should be treated in time, and those who have family history of breast cancer should be examined regularly. Reduce alcohol consumption, quit smoking, consume more fiber-rich foods, adhere to physical exercise, and improve immunity; use estrogen-containing cosmetics or drugs with caution, and have regular breast examinations.  7.Do I have to undergo chemotherapy if I have breast cancer?  A: Not necessarily. The need for chemotherapy is determined by the stage of the disease and the pathological test results.  8.Can breast cancer be treated without removing the breast and what is the effect of treatment?  A: Breast-conserving surgery can be done for breast cancer, but not all breast cancers can be breast-conserved, which should be consulted with a specialist. For patients with breast-conserving indications, the treatment result is the same as radical breast cancer surgery.  9.Can I keep my body beautiful after breast cancer surgery?  A: Yes, depending on the patient’s condition, stage I or stage II breast reconstruction can be performed after breast cancer surgery, using autologous muscle flap transfer technique to reshape a new breast, or localized prosthesis or fat cell injection can be used to shape the local collapsed area.  10.Do I need to take medicine after breast cancer surgery? Is there any harm to human body?  A: Whether you need to take medication after breast cancer surgery depends on the specific pathological type of breast cancer. For hormone receptor positive patients, they can take endocrine drugs such as tamoxifen orally for three to five years, which have certain side effects and need to be reviewed regularly. For hormone receptor-negative patients, oral chemotherapy drugs with better effects on breast cancer can be used or monitored regularly according to the specific situation.