Overview of
Breast Cancer



      Dr. Rizwana Syed
            M.D.
           Ob Gyn
Breast Cancer Facts

   2nd leading cause of death
   2nd most common cancer
   Incidence increases with age
   All women are at risk
How is the Breast Designed
                The breasts sit on the chest
              muscles that cover the ribs.
                Each breast is made of 15 to 20
              lobes.
                Lobes contain many smaller
              lobules.
                Lobules contain groups of tiny
              glands that can produce milk.
                Milk flows from the lobules
              through thin tubes called ducts to
              the nipple.
                The nipple is in the center of a
              dark area of skin called the areola.
                Fat fills the spaces between the
              lobules and ducts.
Types of Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma
•   Originate in ducts that carry milk to nipples
•   If cancer confined to duct = in situ (DCIS)
•   Usually found on mammogram
•   If moved beyond duct = invasive or infiltrating



Lobular Carcinoma
rare
What causes Breast cancer
• Breast cancer is always caused by a genetic
  abnormality (a “mistake” in the genetic material).
  However, only 5-10% of cancers are due to an
  abnormality inherited from your mother or father.
  About 90% of breast cancers are due to genetic
  abnormalities that happen as a result of the
  aging process and the “wear and tear” of life in
  general.
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Gender: female (1% males)
Race: more common in whites
Age: increases as a woman gets older.
Relative : (mother or sister)
Menstrual history :early on set
                               late menopause
Childbirth: first child After the age of 30
or having no children at all
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are protective against breast cancer
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Obesity
Diet: Fat
     Alcohol
Lack of Physical Activity ; Stress
Radiation Exposure
History of cancer: breast, uterus, cervix, ovary
Hormones: estrogens in Hormone replacement
therapy & Birth control pills
Genetics : certain conditions that are inheritated

> 70% have no risk factors
Symptoms of Breast Cancer




    Early breast cancer may not have symptoms.
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Prevention
        Breast Cancer Risk Factors
       that can be controlled
  Obesity                         Exercise
                 All
              women are
Not having      at risk         Hormone
 children                     Replacement
                                Therapy

    Breastfeeding       Alcohol
Screening For Breast Cancer
A Good Breast Health Plan
• Self Awareness (Monthly Self
  Exams) (BSE)

• Clinical Breast Examination
  (CBE)

• Mammograms
Screening
Average-size lump found by woman
practicing occasional breast self-exam
(BSE)

Average-size lump found by woman
practicing regular breast self-exam
(BSE)

Average-size lump found by first
mammogram

Average-size lump found by getting regular
mammograms
                                             z
                                             i
                                                 r
Breast Self Examination (BSE)
• Opportunity for woman to
  become familiar with her
  breasts
• Monthly exam of the
  breasts and underarm area
• May discover any changes
  early
• Begin at age 20, continue
  monthly
When to do BSE

• Menstruating women- 5 to 7
  days after the beginning of
  their period
• Menopausal women -
  same date each month
• Pregnant women –
  same date each month
• Takes about 10 minutes
• Perform BSE at least
  once a month
• Examine all breast tissue
Why don’t more women practice BSE

                •   Fear
                •   Embarrassment
                •   Youth
                •   Lack of knowledge
                •   Too busy, forgetfulness
Clinical Breast Examination
• Performed by doctor or
  trained nurse practitioner
• Annually for women over
  40yrs
• At least every 3 years for
  women between 20 and
  40 yrs
• More frequent
  examination for high risk
  patients
Mammography
 X-ray of the breast
Has been shown to
save lives in patients
50-69
 Data mixed on
usefulness for patients
40-49
 Normal mammogram
does not rule out
possibility of cancer
completely
Women (asymptomatic)
  40 years of age and
  older should have a
 MAMMOGRAM every
         year.
Treatment for Breast Cancer
•   Surgery
•   Radiation Therapy
•   Chemotherapy
•   Hormonal Therapy
Surgery
•Lumpectomy

•Modified Radical
Mastectomy

•Radical Mastectomy (rare)
Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Pre and Post Expander and Implant
Pre and Post Tissue and Implants Combined
•Radiation Therapy
•Chemotherapy
•Hormonal Therapy

As a adjunct to surgery depending
on stage of cancer
Prognosis after Breast Cancer
                5-Year       10-Year Survival
              Survival (%)         (%)
   Stage 0        95                90

   Stage I        85               70

   Stage II       70               50

  Stage III       55               30

  Stage IV         5                 2
Myths & Facts
•Touching the breasts too often will lead to cancer
•Talking about cancer causes cancer
•Using illegal drugs causes cancer
•Herbs cure breast cancer
(uña de gato/cat’s claw)
•A bruise on the breast will lead to breast cancer.
•If an incision is made during breast cancer surgery,
the cancer will spread.
•Getting too many mammograms leads to
breast cancer.
•Mammograms are only used to evaluate
breast lumps.
Myths & Facts
• Breast cancer only affects older women
• If you have a risk factor for breast
  cancer, you're likely to get the disease
• Using antiperspirants causes breast
  cancer.
• A breast cancer diagnosis is an
  automatic death sentence.
• Breast cancer is preventable
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Breast cancer ppt

  • 1.
    Overview of Breast Cancer Dr. Rizwana Syed M.D. Ob Gyn
  • 2.
    Breast Cancer Facts  2nd leading cause of death  2nd most common cancer  Incidence increases with age  All women are at risk
  • 3.
    How is theBreast Designed The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Each breast is made of 15 to 20 lobes. Lobes contain many smaller lobules. Lobules contain groups of tiny glands that can produce milk. Milk flows from the lobules through thin tubes called ducts to the nipple. The nipple is in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between the lobules and ducts.
  • 4.
    Types of BreastCancer Ductal Carcinoma • Originate in ducts that carry milk to nipples • If cancer confined to duct = in situ (DCIS) • Usually found on mammogram • If moved beyond duct = invasive or infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma rare
  • 5.
    What causes Breastcancer • Breast cancer is always caused by a genetic abnormality (a “mistake” in the genetic material). However, only 5-10% of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from your mother or father. About 90% of breast cancers are due to genetic abnormalities that happen as a result of the aging process and the “wear and tear” of life in general.
  • 6.
    Risk Factors forBreast Cancer Gender: female (1% males) Race: more common in whites Age: increases as a woman gets older. Relative : (mother or sister) Menstrual history :early on set late menopause Childbirth: first child After the age of 30 or having no children at all Pregnancy and breastfeeding are protective against breast cancer
  • 7.
    Risk Factors forBreast Cancer Obesity Diet: Fat Alcohol Lack of Physical Activity ; Stress Radiation Exposure History of cancer: breast, uterus, cervix, ovary Hormones: estrogens in Hormone replacement therapy & Birth control pills Genetics : certain conditions that are inheritated > 70% have no risk factors
  • 8.
    Symptoms of BreastCancer Early breast cancer may not have symptoms.
  • 9.
  • 10.
    Prevention Breast Cancer Risk Factors that can be controlled Obesity Exercise All women are Not having at risk Hormone children Replacement Therapy Breastfeeding Alcohol
  • 12.
    Screening For BreastCancer A Good Breast Health Plan • Self Awareness (Monthly Self Exams) (BSE) • Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) • Mammograms
  • 13.
    Screening Average-size lump foundby woman practicing occasional breast self-exam (BSE) Average-size lump found by woman practicing regular breast self-exam (BSE) Average-size lump found by first mammogram Average-size lump found by getting regular mammograms z i r
  • 14.
    Breast Self Examination(BSE) • Opportunity for woman to become familiar with her breasts • Monthly exam of the breasts and underarm area • May discover any changes early • Begin at age 20, continue monthly
  • 15.
    When to doBSE • Menstruating women- 5 to 7 days after the beginning of their period • Menopausal women - same date each month • Pregnant women – same date each month • Takes about 10 minutes • Perform BSE at least once a month • Examine all breast tissue
  • 17.
    Why don’t morewomen practice BSE • Fear • Embarrassment • Youth • Lack of knowledge • Too busy, forgetfulness
  • 18.
    Clinical Breast Examination •Performed by doctor or trained nurse practitioner • Annually for women over 40yrs • At least every 3 years for women between 20 and 40 yrs • More frequent examination for high risk patients
  • 19.
    Mammography X-ray ofthe breast Has been shown to save lives in patients 50-69 Data mixed on usefulness for patients 40-49 Normal mammogram does not rule out possibility of cancer completely
  • 20.
    Women (asymptomatic) 40 years of age and older should have a MAMMOGRAM every year.
  • 21.
    Treatment for BreastCancer • Surgery • Radiation Therapy • Chemotherapy • Hormonal Therapy
  • 22.
  • 23.
    Breast Reconstruction Pre andPost Expander and Implant
  • 24.
    Pre and PostTissue and Implants Combined
  • 25.
    •Radiation Therapy •Chemotherapy •Hormonal Therapy Asa adjunct to surgery depending on stage of cancer
  • 26.
    Prognosis after BreastCancer 5-Year 10-Year Survival Survival (%) (%) Stage 0 95 90 Stage I 85 70 Stage II 70 50 Stage III 55 30 Stage IV 5 2
  • 27.
    Myths & Facts •Touchingthe breasts too often will lead to cancer •Talking about cancer causes cancer •Using illegal drugs causes cancer •Herbs cure breast cancer (uña de gato/cat’s claw) •A bruise on the breast will lead to breast cancer. •If an incision is made during breast cancer surgery, the cancer will spread. •Getting too many mammograms leads to breast cancer. •Mammograms are only used to evaluate breast lumps.
  • 28.
    Myths & Facts •Breast cancer only affects older women • If you have a risk factor for breast cancer, you're likely to get the disease • Using antiperspirants causes breast cancer. • A breast cancer diagnosis is an automatic death sentence. • Breast cancer is preventable
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