Early Breast Cancer: Embracing Hope
In the shadows of cancer, early breast cancer, like a ray of light in darkness, offers hope for healing. When breast cancer is detected at an early stage and is treated in a timely and effective manner, patients often have a great opportunity to overcome the disease and embrace a healthy life.
I. Definition and characteristics of early breast cancer
Early breast cancer is usually confined to breast tissue and does not occur at a remote transfer stage. At this stage, cancer cells have not yet spread to other parts of the body, and treatment is relatively less difficult and more predictable.
Early breast cancer may have no visible symptoms or be manifested in minor anomalies. For example, a patient may feel a small swollen lump in his breast, be hard, have irregular edges, usually pain-free or only slight pain. In addition, there may be some changes to the breast skin, such as local dents (“drinking”) and skin edema (“orange change”). Breasts may also be subject to anomalies, such as emits, spills, etc.
Because early breast cancer symptoms are not visible, many patients tend to be neglected. Regular breast screening, including self-examination and professional examinations, is therefore essential for early detection of breast cancer.
II. Diagnosis of early breast cancer
1. Breast self-censorship
Self-censorship of the breast is a simple and easy way to inform women about their health status. It is generally recommended that women undergo a self-examination once a month, preferably 7 – 10 days after menstruation. When self-inspection, care is taken to observe the appearance of the breast, the skin colour, the dent in the nipple, the spill, etc., and to touch the breast with the finger and to check for any swelling.
2. Clinical breast examination
Clinical breast examinations are conducted by professional doctors, including visits and visits. Doctors observe breast appearances, skin colours, breast abnormalities and touch breasts with their hands, and check for swelling, size, quality, activity, etc.
Breast ultrasound
Breast ultrasound is an unsolved method that clearly shows the structure inside the breast, which is more effective for young women and for incisors. It helps the doctor to detect abnormalities such as swelling and cysts in the breasts and to determine the nature of the swelling.
4. Mammoth target X-ray photography
Mammoth X-ray photography is one of the most common methods of diagnosing breast cancer at present. Small calcified stoves can be found and are of great value for early detection of breast cancer. However, mammogram X-line photographs are relatively less accurate for young women and for methic breast.
5. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
MRI can provide more detailed mammograms, and MRI can provide more accurate diagnostic information for special cases such as high-risk groups for breast cancer, unclear results of mammograms X-line and ultrasound.
III. Treatment of early breast cancer
1. Surgery
Surgery is one of the main treatments for early breast cancer. Depending on the patient’s specific circumstances, different types of surgery can be selected, such as breast cancer graft, breast cancer improvement graft, breast milk.
Breast-puffing is a method of surgery to remove tumours while retaining, to the extent possible, the breast. Breast-feeding can improve the quality of life of patients who meet the conditions for breast-feeding, while ensuring its effectiveness.
2. Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is usually performed after the surgery, with the aim of killing possible remaining cancer cells and reducing the risk of local recurrence. Radiotherapy can take the form of external or internal exposures, and specific treatments need to be determined by the patient ‘ s condition and state of health.
3. Chemical treatment
Chemical treatment is a cure for the use of chemical drugs to kill cancer cells. For early breast cancer patients with high risk factors, such as large tumours, lymphoma transfer, among others, chemotherapy reduces the risk of relapse. The programme and cycle of chemotherapy needs to be tailored to the specific circumstances of the patient.
4. Endocrine treatment
Endocrine treatment is an important treatment for hormonal receptor-positive early breast cancer patients. Endocrine treatment prevents the growth of cancer cells by using drugs to suppress estrogen. Endocrine treatment usually lasts longer and takes several years.
5. Target treatment
In the case of early breast cancer patients who are HeR2 positive, target-oriented treatment can significantly improve treatment effectiveness. Target therapy is targeted at specific molecular targets and uses drugs to kill cancer cells with precision. At present, a wide range of target-oriented drugs are used for clinical purposes.
IV. Opportunities for early breast cancer
Early breast cancer is relatively high. Many patients can achieve clinical healing and long-term survival if they are able to detect and provide timely and regular treatment at an early stage.
According to clinical statistics, the five-year survival rate for early breast cancer can be over 90 per cent. This means that, after treatment, more than 90 per cent of patients can survive for more than five years and have a high chance of long-term disease-free survival.
However, opportunities for healing are also affected by a number of factors. For example, the age of the patient, the size of the tumor, the lymphoma transfer, the hormone receptor state, the Her2 state, etc., can influence the efficacy of the treatment and its prognosis. In general, patients of younger age, smaller tumours, no lymphoma transfer, hormonal receptor positive, Sher2 negative are better prepared and have relatively high chances of cure.
V. Psychological support and rehabilitation of early breast cancer patients
Psychological support and rehabilitation are equally important in the treatment of early breast cancer.
1. Psychological support
Diagnosis of breast cancer is a major blow to patients, many of whom experience negative feelings of fear, anxiety and depression. Psychological support from family members, friends and health-care providers can help patients to alleviate these feelings and increase confidence in overcoming the disease. Patients can also participate in support groups for patients with breast cancer to exchange experiences, share experiences and encourage each other.
2. Rehabilitation exercise
Post-operative rehabilitation exercise is important for the physical recovery of patients. Patients may, under the guidance of a doctor, undertake appropriate rehabilitation exercises, such as upper limb stretching, shoulder rotation, etc., in order to restore the function of upper limbs and improve the body ‘ s mobility.
3. Dietary adjustment
A reasonable diet can help the patient improve his or her body ‘ s immunity and promote rehabilitation. Patients should maintain a balanced diet, eat more foods rich in food fibres, such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and reduce intake of high fat, high heat and high sugar. At the same time, care should be taken to provide sufficient protein, vitamins and minerals.
Periodic review
Early breast cancer patients require regular review after treatment to monitor changes in their condition. The reviews included mammography, ultrasound, molybdenum target X-line photography, blood testing, etc. If anomalies are detected, further examinations and treatment should be carried out in a timely manner.
Summary
Early breast cancer is a curable disease. Through regular breast screening, early detection of breast cancer and timely and regular treatment, patients can achieve clinical healing and long-term survival. The psychological support and rehabilitation of patients is also very important in the treatment process, and the care and assistance of families, friends and health-care providers can help patients to overcome difficulties and re-accept a healthy life.
Let us focus on breast health, raise awareness about early breast cancer and protect women ‘ s health. It is confident that, with the concerted efforts of all, an increasing number of early breast cancer patients will be able to overcome the disease and bring about a better future.
