Surgery may be a suitable option if you suffer from breast cancer. The surgery you undergo will depend on various factors, such as: location of the cancer in your breast the stage and grade of your cancer your general health Breast conserving surgery Breast conserving surgery aims to remove the cancer with a rim of normal breast tissue around it and to leave most of the breast intact. This is also called a wide local excision, or sometimes a lumpectomy. This can be done if the lump is small relative to the size of the breast. Mastectomy If the lump is relatively large compared to the size of the breast, […]
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How to look after your breasts
Being aware of your breasts is an important aspect for women to care for their bodies. Familiarity with their breasts means women will be aware of normal changes. More importantly they will notice anything unusual. Regular self-examination helps ensure any changes are noticed early. Basis of breast awareness Knowing what is normal and abnormal Noticing any changes in the look or feel Self-examining yourself Contacting your GP if any changes are noticed Attending for routine breast screening if aged 40 or over What to look for Any change in direction of a nipple, turning inwards or at an unusual angle Bleeding or weeping Changes in the dark skin surrounding the nipple (areola) – […]
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised form of massage which uses light, rhythmical, very precise hand movements retraining the lymph fluids to flow faster and efficiently from swollen areas. MLD is an effective way to greatly minimise side effects from surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The side effects of treatment include soft tissue fibrosis, scar tissue fibrosis, oedema, reduced joint range of motion, slowed healing and pain. What are the benefits of MLD? The massage works with the skin to influence the direction and speed of venous and lymphatic flow. In damaged lymph nodes, MLD redirects the lymphatic flow to the good functioning lymph nodes helping […]
What is breast screening?
Breast screening helps detect cancer or any other abnormalities at an early stage. This can be significant as breast cancer can be treated early, before it starts to spread. Women are advised to get their mammograms done annually. This applies to women right from when they have 3 months to turn 40, and over. Women under 40 can also get breast screening done to detect cancer, but are restricted via which method due to their denser breast tissue. Types of breast screening Mammogram Mammograms are the most common breast screening method to help detecting cancer in the breasts. Low-energy X-rays are used to detect cancerous cells that are difficult to […]
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer, also known as carcinoma of the breast, starts when a single cell in the tissue of that breast starts to divide and grow in an abnormal way. There are different types of breast cancer and it is important that an accurate diagnosis is made so that the most appropriate treatment can be planned. Symptoms of breast cancer new lump, swelling or tissue thickness in your breast or under your armpits change in the size or shape of your breast(s) skin of your breast starts showing signs of dimpling or puckering breast looks more reddish or inflamed change in your nipples: unusual fluid discharge from your nipple(s) sudden change […]
