Breast cancer occurs due to the change / specific mutations in the DNA of breast cells. DNA is the chemical components that make up our genes. There are mutations of genes that are inherited (genetic), but there also seems to happen on its own without the knowledge of the exact cause.
Types of Breast Cancer.
There are many types of breast cancer, but some of them very rare. Sometimes a single breast tumor can be a combination of the following types or a mixture of invasive and in situ cancer.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): This is the type of non-invasive breast cancer is most common. DCIS means the cancer cells inside the duct and has not spread outside the duct walls into surrounding breast tissue.
About 1 in 5 new cases of breast cancer is DCIS. Almost all women with cancer at this early stage can be cured. A mammogram is often the best way for early detection of DCIS.
When diagnosed with DCIS, the pathologist will usually find the area of cancer cells that have died, called tumor necrosis in the tissue sample. When necrosis is found, it seems more aggressive tumors. Comedocarsinoma term sometimes used to describe DCIS with necrosis.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS): Although this was not cancer, but LCIS sometimes classified as a type of non-invasive breast cancer. Starting from the glands that produce milk, but did not develop past the wall of the lobules.
Most cancer experts believe that LCIS itself often does not become invasive cancer, but women with this condition have a higher risk to develop into invasive breast cancer in the breast of the same or different.
Therefore, routine mammography is recommended. Invasive (or infiltrating) ductal carcinoma (IDC): This isis the most common breast cancer . Starting from the duct, through the duct wall, and develops into the fatty breast tissue. At this point, it may spread (metastasize) to other organs through the lymphatic system and bloodstream. About 8 out of 10 invasive breast cancers are this type. Invasive (infiltrating) lobular carcinoma (ILC): This cancer starts in the lobules. Like the IDC, it can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. About 1 in 10 invasive breast cancers are of this type. ILC is more difficult to detect by mammogram than IDC.
How to cure breast cancer with mastectomy (Hirshaut & Pressman, 1992):
Modified Radical Mastectomy, the surgical removal of the entire breast, breast tissue in the sternum, collarbone and ribs, and lump around the armpit.
Total (Simple) Mastectomy, the surgical removal of the entire breast, but not the glands in the armpit.
Radical Mastectomy, the surgical removal of part of the breast. Commonly called a lumpectomy, namely the appointment only in tissues that contain cancer cells, not the entire breast. This operation is always followed by radiotherapy. Lumpectomy usually recommended in patients with large tumors less than 2 cm and located at the edge of the breast.
The definition of radiation / radiation is the radiation process in the affected area of cancer using X-rays and gamma rays are aimed at killing cancer cells remaining in the breast after surgery.
This treatment effects the body becomes weak, poor appetite, skin color around the breast to be black, and Hb and leukocytes tended to decline as a result of radiation.
Chemotherapy is the process of giving anti-cancer drugs in pill form or capsule or liquid through the infusion aimed at killing cancer cells. Not only in breast cancer cells, but also throughout the body.
Effects of chemotherapy is that patients experience nausea and vomiting and hair loss due to the influence of drugs given during chemotherapy.
