Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is cancer that begins in breast tissue. It develops when breast cells grow abnormally and form a tumour. Treatment depends on the type and stage of the disease.
Key points
- Men can develop breast cancer, though far less often.
- Most breast lumps are harmless, but a persistent change should be checked.
- Oral chemotherapy with capecitabine may be chosen after the cancer has spread.
What raises risk
Older age, family history and certain inherited gene changes raise the risk; weight, alcohol and inactivity also matter.
Symptoms to check
Symptoms include a new lump, a change in breast shape or nipple, unusual pain, and skin changes. A lump may be in the breast or armpit; other signs include dimpling or puckering, an inward-turning nipple, discharge that is not milk, or red, scaly or thickened skin.
Treatment options
The type and stage guide treatment, which often pairs surgery with drug therapy. A large share of breast cancers depend on hormones, making hormone-blocking drugs central. Tamoxifen is used for many premenopausal women, while anastrozole and letrozole are aromatase inhibitors used after menopause. Tablet options include Nolvadex (tamoxifen) 10 mg and 20 mg, Arimidex (anastrozole) 1 mg, and Femara (letrozole) 2.5 mg. In some advanced hormone-positive disease, everolimus is added. Orders are shipped from pharmacy partners in India to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
When to get checked
Finding breast cancer early, through self-awareness and regular screening, allows earlier diagnosis and appropriate management. Knowing what is usual for your breasts can help you spot a new change. Discuss any breast change with a doctor promptly.
What the sources say
- Among women, breast cancer ranks second among cancers, with skin cancer more common. (NCI)
- Invasive breast cancer can move into nearby tissue or to distant organs such as the bones or liver, becoming metastatic, secondary or advanced cancer. (source)
- About a third of women with breast cancer have malignant cells in the armpit lymph nodes. (source)
Further reading
FAQ
What is breast cancer and what raises the risk?
Breast cancer is cancer that begins in breast tissue. It develops when breast cells grow abnormally and form a tumour; older age, family history and certain inherited gene changes raise the risk, while weight, alcohol and inactivity also matter.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
Symptoms include a new lump, a change in breast shape or nipple, unusual pain, and skin changes. A lump may be in the breast or armpit; other signs include dimpling or puckering, an inward-turning nipple, discharge that is not milk, or red, scaly or thickened skin.
How is breast cancer treated?
Treatment depends on the type and stage and often pairs surgery with drug therapy. Hormone-blocking drugs are central for many breast cancers that depend on hormones; tamoxifen is used for many premenopausal women, anastrozole and letrozole are used after menopause, and everolimus is added in some advanced hormone-positive disease.
Which medicines for breast cancer do you have?
The medicines listed for breast cancer are made with tamoxifen, anastrozole and letrozole, for example Nolvadex and Arimidex. Each product page shows its strengths and forms.
When should I see a doctor about breast cancer?
Discuss any breast change with a doctor promptly. Knowing what is usual for your breasts can help you spot a new change, and finding breast cancer early through self-awareness and regular screening allows earlier diagnosis and appropriate management.
Can I order medicines for breast cancer online in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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