Combination of surgical method and radiation therapy in the treatment of early breast cancer After surgery, the frequency of local recurrences in the chest wall, ipsilateral lymph nodes or in the contralateral mammary gland is 7-30%. It is further increased […]

Treatment of early detected breast cancer The question of the choice of methods of surgical treatment of “early” breast cancer has always been and continues to be the subject of debate among surgeons. It should be recalled that the basic […]

Evidence of an increase in cancer cases confirmed Currently, several studies confirm the fact of an increase in the incidence of breast cancer in the early stages of tumor development. This leads to an increase in survival among the contingent […]

Screening for breast cancer – methods and their effectiveness The general principles of screening studies for cancer are described in a separate article on the website. At first glance, breast cancer may seem to be an ideal object of a […]

Hormonal receptors for breast cancer and their significance Part of breast tumors consists of cells characterized by the presence of estrogen receptors and other steroid hormones, including a progestogen. These receptors are located both in the nucleus and in the […]

TNM classification of breast cancer stages Preoperative examination of patients, the purpose of which is to choose the most appropriate method of treatment, is the subject of controversy among oncologists. In some centers, patients are widely screened using isotope scans […]

Breast self-examination After conducting a physical examination, doctors should explain to patients the importance and methods of self-examination of the mammary glands. It is necessary to convince women to carry out self-examination every month at the time of the menstrual […]

Examination of the breast of the patient in the supine position To do this, ask the patient to lie on his back. It is better to examine the mammary gland in the position when it is freely located (spread) on […]

Palpation of the mammary gland – examination method A thorough examination of the mammary glands is still an extremely important component of the early diagnosis of their diseases. Although the methodology and importance of breast examinations are reported in virtually […]

Breast Cancer Diagnosis There are several methods to confirm the diagnosis. Cyst puncture is a simple and frequently performed procedure. Detection of a cyst filled with typical greenish contents and the disappearance of signs of a tumor after puncture suggests […]