{"id":4663,"date":"2020-03-14T06:33:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T06:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zuviuslifesciences.in\/old\/?p=4663"},"modified":"2020-04-20T07:22:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T07:22:41","slug":"breast-cancer-the-next-epidemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zuviuslifesciences.in\/old\/breast-cancer-the-next-epidemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer – The Next Epidemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We definitely know someone, even a relative or an acquaintance, who has been diagnosed with or has been treated for breast cancer. One of the most common cancers in women, breast cancer has gained worldwide attention due to the growing number of cases that pour in every day. With 70% of breast cancer cases occurring in developing countries, creating awareness about breast cancer, its symptoms, and diagnosis is a pressing requirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Breast Cancer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breast cancer is the development of abnormal, tissue-destroying cells in the breasts. It can be seen either in the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the milk ducts. Cancer, in its first stage, would stay only in the breasts and not spread to other parts of the body. This is known as non-invasive breast cancer. If the cancer is left undiagnosed and untreated, it is bound to become invasive breast cancer, where cancer spreads to other organs in the body. It is important to get treatment in the first stage before it spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to be able to recognise various abnormal symptoms that manifest in the body. Having this information is always helpful and will make it easier to treat breast cancer at the earliest stage. Here are a few symptoms to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Abnormal lumps in the breasts are the first sign. Some lumps are normal and not cancerous but it is important to get all lumps checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Change in the size and shape of the breast or any rashes on the breast need to be checked by a healthcare professional immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Rashes, discharge of blood, or change of shape of the nipple is a big red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Persistent pain on and around the breast is another sign of breast cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.If the skin on the breast or nipple peels or starts flaking, it\u2019s time to go for a checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Also read: Rise In Breast Cancer In India Linked To Cultural Issues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Have Cases Increased?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past ten years, the number of women who have been treated for breast cancer has tripled. This is not including those who don\u2019t get treated, which is a massive number. Studies have shown that one-third of people with breast cancer are not getting treated. But why is this gap seen? These are reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n