Inflammatory breast cancer

January 18, 2018

Inflammatory breast cancer cure: Major treatment approach

Inflammatory breast cancer cure using various treatment approaches

The best inflammatory breast cancer cure arises from the major treatment approaches beginning with chemotherapy, followed by surgery and radiation therapy. Doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center is going to help us understand the significance of these treatment approach as follows.

Chemotherapy – this uses chemicals to kill cancer cells. The patient is given chemotherapy drugs through a vein (intravenously), in pill form or both. Chemotherapy normally precedes surgery for inflammatory breast cancer through a process known as neoadjuvant therapy. Its aims to shrink the cancer before the surgery. Chemotherapy can also be used after surgery.

Surgery – after a successful chemotherapy, the patient goes through an operation to remove the affected breast (mastectomy). A modified radical mastectomy is used in removing the breast completely and other nearby lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are tested for signs of cancer.

Radiation therapy – this uses high-powered energy beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells. The patient is laid on a table while the radiating machine moves around the patient directing the energy beams to cancer cells. This approach can be applies either before or after both chemotherapy and surgery to kill any remnants of cancer cells in the breast and under the arm. Besides the three, there are other treatments that may be used if tests reveals that they may be beneficial. Like for instance

Inflammatory breast cancer cure: Other treatments approaches

Targeted therapy -The therapy kills cancer by focusing on the cancer cells’ vulnerabilities. However, where inflammatory breast cancer has a genetic mutation, medications like trastuzumab (Herceptin) and pertuzumab (Perjeta) may be administered. These medications target a protein called HER2 that helps some inflammatory breast cancer cells grow and rapidly. When the HER2 are produced in large numbers, these medications will block HER2 killing the cancer cells. These medications can be combined with chemotherapy.

Hormone therapy – where the inflammatory breast cancer is penetrating the hormones, hormonal therapy may be recommended. The following are some of the hormone therapy treatments:

A medication that blocks hormones from attaching to cancer cells. Tamoxifen is a type of drug called a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). SERMs act by blocking any estrogen present in the body from attaching to the estrogen receptor on the cancer cells, slowing the growth of tumors and killing tumor cells.
Medications that stop the body from making estrogen after menopause. Aromatase inhibitors are drugs blocking the action of an enzyme that converts androgens in the body into estrogen. They are effective only in postmenopausal women.

Inflammatory breast cancer cure: Palliative care

Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Palliative care specialists work with the patient and their loved ones alongside their specialist to provide an extra layer of support to complements the ongoing care. Palliative care can be used while undergoing other aggressive treatments like surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. According to the expert opinion of doctor Akoury, palliative care is essential and when implemented together with all the relevant treatments, cancer patients will feel a shy of relief and live longer. As professionals, we want to be part of your healing process. You can call us for more care and professional input.

Inflammatory breast cancer cure: Major treatment approach

DCIS treatment readiness

January 17, 2018

DCIS treatment readiness: Preparing for your appointment

DCIS treatment readiness is very essential. For timely treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients must seek timely solutions

Like with all other cancer, DCIS treatment readiness is very essential. For timely treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients need to schedule an appointment with their specialist immediately they notice a lump or any other unusual changes on the breast. Speaking to doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center, it is important that if you’re seeking for second opinion, you must submit to your new doctor all the tests results of all the previous tests done. Submit all the original diagnostic mammogram images and biopsy results to your new appointment. These should include your mammography images, ultrasound CD and glass slides from your breast biopsy. As you make that move, the following pieces of information will prepare you for your new appointment including what to expect from your doctor:

DCIS treatment readiness: What you can do

Document your medical history, be honest and detailed stating any benign breast conditions you may have been diagnosed with and any radiotherapy you may have received before.

Family history of breast cancer, especially among the nuclear and very close members of the family.

List of both current and past medications. This should include all prescription, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies. Never forget to mention hormonal replacement therapy where applicable.

Be in company of a family member or friend during the appointment. The pain that come with cancer diagnosis can make you lose focus. A second ear is important for accuracy of information.

Write down questions to ask your doctor. In your state of mind it may be easy to forget what you wanted to ask. Listing prior questions is going to help you benefit fully. The following are some questions you may want to ask your doctor about DCIS:

What treatment approach is appropriate?
What tests would reveal the type and stage of cancer?
Do I need to change my lifestyle to help reduce my risk of a DCIS recurrence?
Are there any side effects or complications during treatment?
Is seeing a genetic counselor necessary?
How effective is this treatment approach effective in women with a similar diagnosis?
How will recurrence of DCIS be handled?
For how long will I need follow-up visits upon completing treatment?
Is a second opinion necessary?
Do I have breast cancer?

These are just guide lines. You can use to make your own. Always remember to ask without holding. It is very important for you and the doctor.

DCIS treatment readiness: What to expect from your doctor

Besides your own question, the doctor will also have some questions for you. Such will be to help him/her give an informed professional opinion. It is likely that your doctor will ask some of the following:

What is your daily diet like, do you take alcohol?
Have you in the past or your close female relatives been tested for the BRCA gene mutations?
Have you had other breast biopsies or operations?
Have you gone through menopause?
Have you ever had radiation therapy?
Besides this, have you been diagnosed with any breast conditions?
Have you been diagnosed with any other medical conditions?
In your family history, has anyone had breast cancer?
Are you using or have you used any medications or supplements to relieve the symptoms of menopause?
How active are you physically?

Try your best to give honest responses and feel free to explain all you can. This is not a very good time for anyone but as experts at AWAREmed health center, we will always be there for you to help you go through this. You can call us for any further professional advice.

DCIS treatment readiness: Preparing for your appointment

Angiosarcoma diagnosis

January 16, 2018

Angiosarcoma diagnosis: Treatment

Angiosarcoma diagnosis. The best treatment procedure for angiosarcoma cancer will depend on the cancer’s location, size

Tests and procedures used in angiosarcoma diagnosis include physical examination to understand the patient’s condition, carrying out a biopsy primarily to determine any characteristics of cancer cells to help in the treatment. Imaging testing can also be done to give the extent of the cancer level or stage. This may include MRI, CT and position emission tomography (PET).

Treatment

The best treatment procedure for angiosarcoma cancer will depend on the cancer’s location, size and whether it has spread to other areas of the body. Treatment options may include:

Surgery – surgery is used to remove the angiosarcoma completely. However, where the cancer has spread so much to other areas of the body, surgery may not be appropriate.

Radiation therapy – this uses high-energy beams like X-rays and protons, to kill cancer cells. It can sometimes be applied after surgery to kill any remnants of cancer cells.

Chemotherapy – Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs or chemicals to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be an option if your angiosarcoma has spread to other areas of your body. In certain situations, it may be combined with radiation therapy if you can’t undergo surgery.

Angiosarcoma diagnosis: Preparing for your appointment

Like is the case with any other health problem, when you notice some disturbing signs and symptoms, you will need to seek for medical attention immediately. You physician may refer you to the right specialist like a dermatologist or oncologist. And as you visit your doctor’s office, doctor Akoury advices that you need to have some documentations to help you get all the information you need. You could list down some questions of great concerns to you. And for this problem, the following questions could be relevant:

With my other health problems. How will I handle them together?
Will I be able to work and do my usual activities during angiosarcoma treatment?
What treatments is recommended?
What are the benefits and risks of each treatment option?
Should I see a doctor who specializes in cancer treatment?
Is seek a second opinion necessary?
How advanced is my angiosarcoma?
Has my angiosarcoma spread to other organs?
Can take some time before making a decision on treatment option?
Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites do you recommend?

It is important that you get all the answers. And remember, very question you have is relevant so don’t hold any, ask even when you think it is not necessary.

Angiosarcoma diagnosis: Expectations from your doctor

Finally with such concerns, your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions too. Be ready to answer them appropriately and honestly because they will help your doctor to give his/her professional opinion about your disease appropriately. So you doctor may ask:

When did you start experiencing these symptoms?
Are you on any medications currently whether vitamins or supplements?
How severe are your symptoms?
Have you been diagnosed with any other medical conditions before?
Is there anything that make your symptoms to worse or improve?
Do you experience these symptoms occasionally or continuously?

Angiosarcoma diagnosis: Treatment

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Breast cancer symptoms

January 16, 2018

Breast cancer symptoms and signs: What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer symptoms. Breast cancer is a malignant tumor which is a collection of cancer cells arising from the cells of the breast.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor which is a collection of cancer cells arising from the cells of the breast. Although breast cancer mainly take place in women, it can also affect men. But for the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on women breast cancer beginning with the symptoms. Identifying breast cancer symptoms is not always immediate since breast cancer rarely show indications of signs and symptoms. It is possible for women have every cancers without the production of masses that can be felt or yields recognized changes in the breast. However, when symptoms appears, it will be a lump or mass in the breast which is always the most common symptom. Nonetheless, and according to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, besides the lump, there are other possible symptoms including:

Swelling of part of the breast.
Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange
Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin
Nipple discharge or redness,
Changes in the skin such as puckering or dimpling,
Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast
A newly reversed nipple
A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue

The use of screening mammography becomes necessary to detect any formation of cancer in good time. The difficulty in reorganizing early symptoms and signs of breast cancer is not limited to small breast cancer but extends to even the larger breast cancers. And as has been stated, when they do appear, the most common symptom is a lump or mass in the breast or underarm area says doctor Akoury. And though not so common, we have some types of cancers known as inflammatory breast cancers that are likely to produce redness and warmth of the affected breast. Breast pain is also not a typical symptom, but breast or nipple pain may occur in certain cases.

Breast cancer symptoms and signs: Breast cancer causes and risk factors

In understanding this point, it is true that we have several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing breast cancer, it is important to appreciate that, the exact reason for cancer development is not known scientifically. However, factors like family history of breast cancer and the presence of certain inherited genes like BRCA1, BRCA2 can increase the risk for developing breast cancer.

Breast cancer symptoms and signs: Available statistics on male breast cancer

Breast cancer is rare in men. Like for instance, only an approximately of 2,400 new cases are diagnosed per year in the U.S. which typically has a significantly worse outcome. This is partially related to the often late diagnosis of male breast cancer, when the cancer has already spread. Symptoms are similar to the symptoms in women, with the most common symptom being a lump or change in skin of the breast tissue or nipple discharge. Although it can occur at any age, male breast cancer usually occurs in men over 60 years of age. And because we care about your health, AWAREmed health center doors are open for you at any time for further consultation with our experts.

Breast cancer symptoms and signs: What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer types

January 16, 2018

Breast cancer types: Where does breast cancer come from?

Breast cancer types. In fact experts reports that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells grows abnormally

We have several breast cancer types and each of them is a threat to life. There are many types of breast cancer. Some are more common than others, and there are also combinations of cancers. We will look at several types of breast cancer but for now let’s look at where the disease come from. Experts have established that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells grows abnormally. Such cells multiplies very fast than healthy ones and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Speaking to doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, she adds that, the growth of such cells in the milk-producing ducts (invasive ductal carcinoma). This can also begin in the glandular tissue called lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) as well as in other cells or tissue within the breast.

Breast cancer types: Inherited breast cancer

It is estimated that up to 10% of breast cancer linked to gene mutations passed through generations of a family. The inherited mutated genes like gene 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2), both of which significantly increase the risk of both breast and ovarian cancer. Therefore, if you have breast cancer history in your family, it may be necessary that you take a blood test to help identify specific mutations in BRCA or other genes that are being passed through your family. The following are some common types of cancer:

Ductal carcinoma in situ: The most common type of noninvasive breast cancer is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). This type of cancer has not spread and therefore usually has a very high cure rate.

Invasive ductal carcinoma: This cancer starts in a duct of the breast and grows into the surrounding tissue. It is the most common form of breast cancer at about 80%.

Invasive lobular carcinoma: This starts in the glands of the breast that produce milk. Approximately 10% of invasive breast cancers are invasive lobular carcinoma. The rest of breast cancers aren’t common and may include:

Mucinous carcinoma are formed from mucus-producing cancer cells. Mixed tumors contain a variety of cell types.
Medullary carcinoma is an infiltrating breast cancer that presents with well-defined boundaries between the cancerous and noncancerous tissue.
Inflammatory breast cancer: This cancer makes the skin of the breast appear red and feel warm (giving it the appearance of an infection). These changes are due to the blockage of lymph vessels by cancer cells.
Triple-negative breast cancers: This is a subtype of invasive cancer with cells that lack estrogen and progesterone receptors and have no excess of a specific protein (HER2) on their surface. It tends to appear more often in younger women and African-American women.
Paget’s disease of the nipple: This cancer starts in the ducts of the breast and spreads to the nipple and the area surrounding the nipple. It usually presents with crusting and redness around the nipple.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma: These cancers have both glandular and cystic features. They tend not to spread aggressively and have a good prognosis.
Lobular carcinoma in situ: This is not a cancer but an area of abnormal cell growth that can lead to invasive breast cancer later in life.

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