People with a family history of breast, ovarian, stomach, lung cancer… have the ability to inherit mutated genes, so they should actively screen and detect the disease early. MSc.BS Bui Thi Nga, Department of Oncology, Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, said that the root cause of cancer is genetic mutations, accounting for about 5-10%. […]
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Man discovered breast cancer after 10 years ‘forgetting’ the tumor – VnExpress
Mr. Ngoc Minh (40 years old) suddenly discovered stage three breast cancer, the tumor had existed for 10 years, had invaded into the skin, chest muscle and metastasized axillary lymph nodes. Mr. Vu Ngoc Minh (Gia Lam, Hanoi) said, he felt a small tumor near the left nipple 10 years ago. Seeing that the tumor […]
Elephant’s hand edema – obsession after breast cancer treatment
Quang NinhThe right arm of a 68-year-old woman was swollen, twice the size of her left hand, and a doctor at Vietnam – Sweden Hospital Uong Bi diagnosed elephantiasis after cancer treatment. On August 5, Doctor Tran Thi Hoa Binh, Department of Interventional Chemotherapy and Palliative Care, said that a patient with breast cancer in […]
The time when breast cancer cells silently metastasize
Scientists found that breast cancer cells broke away from the original tumor and spread to other parts of the body while the patient was asleep. The study, conducted by scientists in Switzerland, was published in the journal Nature, June 22. Previously, experts paid little attention to the activity of cancer cells according to the time […]
When to worry about breast pain? – VnExpress
Pain “double mountain” is usually not a cause for concern, but if the pain is increasing, the breast is exuding, there is a tumor, it is advisable to see a doctor soon. Breast pain is common in women. The female sex hormones estrogen, progesterone directly affect the structure and size of breast tissue. During periods […]
Types of cancer caused by alcohol
Drinking alcohol can lead to throat cancer, larynx cancer, breast cancer. So far, the harmful effects of drinking alcohol on health have been shown by many studies. Alcohol causes the most direct damage to the liver, but it is also a cause of chronic diseases such as dementia, pancreatitis and even certain types of cancer. […]
5 steps to self-examine breast to detect cancer
Just by touching, observing and checking for abnormalities in breast shape and color, you can detect abnormalities or tumors in the breast area. Regular breast self-exams can help detect breast cancer early. Breast self-examination in combination with other screening methods can accurately diagnose breast cancer. The earlier the disease is detected, the higher the chance […]
Genes related to breast cancer
Mutations in several genes can increase the risk of breast cancer, of which BRCA1 and BRCA2 are most closely related to this disease. Cancer occurs when important genes that help repair DNA or control cell growth are mutated. These mutations cause cells to grow and divide uncontrollably, thereby forming cancerous tumors. In most cases of […]
Foods that help limit the risk of breast cancer recurrence
Sulfur-containing vegetables; Berries such as strawberries, citrus are rich in fiber, antioxidants … help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Breast cancer is a common cancer in women. According to Globocan in 2020, the global incidence of breast cancer in women is 24.5%, the highest among all cancers in women. According to research from […]
Breast cancer warning signs
Breast cancer, what are the symptoms of breast cancer? Is abnormal discharge one of the danger signs of breast cancer? (Thanh Ha) Reply: In the early stages of breast cancer, there may be no abnormalities, patients only accidentally feel a small mass in the breast. The characteristics of breast tumors are often not well-defined. At […]