What is breast cancer screening? Breast cancer screening involves a series of regular examinations aimed at detecting any existing breast cancer at an early stage. For this purpose, the doctor uses various examination methods that can be used to detect a malignant tumor in the breast: Palpation of the breast Ultrasound examination (sonography) Mammography (chest … Breast Cancer Prevention: Early Detection
What is a mastectomy? A mastectomy is the removal of the mammary gland on one or both sides (unilateral or bilateral mastectomy). Other names for this surgery are mastectomy or ablatio mammae. There are several procedures available for breast removal: simple mastectomy radical mastectomy (operation according to Rotter and Halsted) modified radical mastectomy subcutaneous mastectomy … Mastectomy surgery: Definition, reasons, process, and risks
General information General information about cancer and breast cancer in particular can be found at the following contact points: German Cancer Society e. V. Kuno-Fischer-Strasse 8 14057 Berlin Telephone: 030 322 93 29 0 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.krebsgesellschaft.de Robert Koch Institute (RKI) Robert Koch Institute North bank 20 13353 Berlin Phone: 030 18754-0 Internet:www.rki.de German … Breast Cancer – Help, Addresses, Resources
What is the chance of recovery from breast cancer? Breast cancer is basically a curable disease – but in some patients it is fatal. The chances of a cure for breast cancer vary greatly from person to person and depend on many factors. For example: The age of the patient: Patients younger than 35 are … Breast Cancer: Treatment Success and Prognosis
The use of an antiperspirant or sweat inhibitor serves to reduce “sweating” in certain areas of the body – usually in the armpit. It is intended to avoid visible sweat stains in the shirt and possibly associated unpleasant odors. The main active ingredients in antiperspirants are usually aluminum compounds with astringent effect on sweat glands, … Antiperspirant (Sweat Inhibitor): Effect, Uses & Risks
Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from the mustard seeds. Organic isothiocyanates are also under the name of mustard oil. The oil is a special strategy of plants to defend against pests. Occurrence and cultivation of mustard oil Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from … Mustard Oil: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Bone marrow carcinomatosis refers to a rare diffuse metastasis of a cancerous tumor within the bone marrow. It is a complication of bone metastases. What is bone marrow carcinosis? Bone marrow carcinomatosis, also called bone marrow carcinosis, is the sequelae of a bone metastasis. In this case, the bone marrow is infiltrated by the small-bore … Bone Marrow Carcinosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bone marrow aspiration is performed to obtain biopsy marrow to diagnose hematologic diseases such as leukemia, malignant lymphoma, or plamacytoma. Before transfusion of blood products (bone marrow donation), the donor’s bone marrow is tested for compatibility. What is bone marrow aspiration? A bone marrow aspiration is performed to obtain biopsy marrow to diagnose hematologic diseases … Bone Marrow Aspiration: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The term bone cancer includes all malignant tumors that can be present in bone tissue. The most common bone cancer is called osteosarcoma and occurs in both adults and adolescents. Bone cancer – if detected early – can be cured. What is bone cancer? Bone cancer is the term used to describe any malignant (malignant) … Bone Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the lungs and in the chest wall. It causes difficulty breathing because the lungs cannot expand to their normal extent when you breathe. Pleural effusion is a symptom of several diseases. What is a pleural effusion? Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural … Pleural Effusion: Causes, Treatment & Help
Metastases are basically always a so-called daughter tumor of a tumor or tumor-like tissue. This daughter tumor is usually always located outside the already or originally affected part of the body of the affected person. What are metastases? Metastases are formed only by the malignant tumors. In the process of forming metastases, cell division of … Metastases: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Germany – it accounts for about one third of all new cancer cases. Every year, about 70,000 women are newly diagnosed with this disease, and a total of just under a quarter of a million are affected by breast cancer. The chances of cure depend … Breast Cancer Symptoms