"I thought it was just a skin disease"! A woman was diagnosed with cancer, which had already metastasized! Fujian doctor: Three simple self-examination tips

At the beginning,

Ms. Weng's right breast skin turned red.

She didn't attract attention.

I thought it was just a common skin disease.

I just applied some dermatological medicine casually.

One month later,

The breast skin begins

Eczematous changes occur.

The nipple is slightly inverted.

There is also fluid exudation.

Ms. Weng rushed to Yuyao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for treatment. After examination, she was told that both breast nodules were malignant. In order to prevent the disease from worsening, Ms. Weng had to have her breasts completely removed.

The postoperative pathology report showed bilateral breast cancer with lymph node metastasis, and chemotherapy will be carried out next.

"In cases like Ms. Weng's, the appearance of orange peel-like redness and swelling on the breast skin must be paid attention to, especially for menopausal and postmenopausal women. This is most likely an inflammatory manifestation caused by lymph node edema caused by a tumor!" Cai Dingjun, deputy chief physician of the Department of Breast Surgery at Yuyao City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, told reporters.

Most women believe that they will not get breast cancer if they stop secreting estrogen after menopause. This is actually a wrong perception. In fact, although the body no longer secretes estrogen, some androgens are still secreted, which are converted into estrogen under the action of aromatase and stimulate the breast. Therefore, it is not that you can rest assured after you are over 55 years old. The risk of breast cancer still exists as you age.

"It is best for adult women to have a breast color ultrasound once a year, especially in our country, where breast cancer is becoming younger and younger . The youngest female breast cancer patient I have treated was 26 years old. After the age of 40, a mammography examination should be added at least once a year on this basis. If someone in your family has breast cancer, or if you have had diseases such as breast carcinoma in situ in the past, you are in a high-risk group, and the number of examinations should be more frequent, and MRI examinations can be added if necessary." Dr. Cai reminds all female friends.

How to prevent breast cancer in daily life

Doctor: Three tips to learn simple self-examination

Chen Xiong, director of the Oncology Department of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, said that breast cancer is the malignant tumor with the highest incidence rate among women in my country. He recommended a simple self-examination method to everyone:

At a glance

Check whether the breasts and nipples are sunken, whether the skin is edematous, red, swollen, or has orange peel-like changes, and whether there is nipple discharge;

Second touch

Feel for any lumps in your breast. If the lump shows signs of rapid growth recently, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Three checks

"Early detection" through breast color ultrasound, breast mammography, etc. during physical examinations.