Breast cancer is defined as a type of cancer that occurs as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the breast tissue. If these cells tend to spread, they are called malignant, and if they remain where they are, they are called benign tumors. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. It is very important for women to be aware of breast cancer, as it is possible to get positive results with early diagnosis.

Breast cancer can often be detected during physical examination of women. Masses smaller than 1 cm are generally detected by radiological examination during a doctor's examination. Cancerous masses are generally hard, immobile, with rough and irregular edges.

Breast cancer symptoms include:

• Palpable hardness and swelling in the breast or armpit
• Bloody or clear colored nipple discharge
• Inward collapse or deformity of the nipple
• Sore or redness on breast skin
• Edema, swelling, inward shrinkage of the breast skin
• Breast enlargement, deformity and asymmetry

Once the patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, there are 4 types of treatment methods for breast cancer. The first stage of breast cancer treatment is surgical treatment. During the surgical procedure, cancerous tissue is removed from the breast. If necessary, the armpit lymph nodes are also cleaned. The surgical procedure may involve preserving the breast without removing it or removing the entire breast.

Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer

Another effective treatment method for breast cancer is radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy. The entire breast and sometimes the armpit are irradiated. Radiation therapy is a procedure applied 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks.

Chemotherapy Treatment in Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy, also known as drug therapy, is a treatment method applied in addition to surgical treatment. Even if there is no cancer left in any area after surgical treatment, medication can be applied for a while as a precaution. Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells and are planned as 4-6 cures, with 3 weeks between cures.

Some breast cancer cells are sensitive to estrogen. This means that the estrogen hormone causes these cancer cells to grow and develop. In cancer types that are sensitive to this hormone, the effect of estrogen is lost and the development of cancer is prevented by applying hormone therapy to the patient.