Concentrating on outpatient services for women of all ages, CDUH Center for Women brings together competent medical expertise, innovative technology and friendly staff. Aside from Obstetrics, Gynecological Ultrasound and Sono-Mammogram, the center offers a full-range of diagnostic services for breast cancer. Mammography uses technology that produces high quality X-ray images and a lose-dose system.
Cancers occur when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way. Almost all breast cancers occur in women- very few occur in men.
The cancer usually begins as a small lump in a breast and then grows, either slowly or quickly. It can also spread to other parts of the body after a period of time. Early diagnosis is the key to survival.
In fact, most lumps in the breast are not cancers, they are benign and don' spread to other parts of the body. However, every lump in the breast needs careful checking by a healthcare professional.
The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown. Factors that can increase a woman's risk include heredity, early puberty, late childbearing, obesity, and lifestyle factors such as heavy alcohol consumption and smoking. The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is age --- just growing older. Most breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50, and women over 60 are at the highest risk.
Early breast cancer usually doesn't cause pain. In fact, when breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. But as the cancer grows, it may cause changes that you should watch for:
-Annual physical examination
-Monthly self examination
-Annual screening mammography
-Monthly breast self examination
-Every two year screening mammography
-Monthly breast self examination
Breast cancer is potentially a very serious condition and can be life-threatening:
Typically, treatment of breast cancer will involve surgery followed by a combination of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation. However, treatment can vary greatly from patient to patient depending on the stage of the cancer and whether recurrence has occurred.
