Does breast cancer always mean losing the breast(s) that is affected? If it does........I'm scared!
2007-03-05 12:06:28 · 7 answers · asked by xzorcist00 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It was kind of a curious question because i'm scared I may have it and I am going to talk to my doctor about it.
2007-03-05 12:12:41 · update #1
You may not lose the breast itself, but you may lose some of the tissue inside the breast itself when you receive chemo or radiation.
2007-03-09 02:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, no it doesnt' always mean losing the breast, more often now than ever they just take the tumor lump away with a lumpectomy. In the past they were more radical with surgery but taking more than needed is not always a good thing, people began getting lymphedema, which I'm a cancer survivor with it. They began to look for more conservative treatments and surgeries that work just as good, there are so many newer options now than ever.
Having a lump doens't always mean cancer either. You could have a cyst, benign (non-cancerous) lump, fibrocystic breast disease, a clogged duct, infection, etc there's alot of reasons for a lumpy feeling. It's best to get it checked asap though in case it was cancer.
They will prob do a mammogram, they can tell many times if it's a cyst from that or if it's ok, sometimes they do a breast ultrasound to measure the size too, and sometimes a biopsy to be absolutely sure.
Try not to worry, and if you drink caffeine, stop drinking it as it can cause cysts and lumpy breasts.
2007-03-05 18:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, sometimes. Losing one breast is called a mastectomy, losing both is a double mastectomy. Another thing breast cancer does, sometimes is Kemo, which makes you lose your hair. I hope you don't get any of there symptoms, or is this just a curious question?
2007-03-05 12:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
breast cancer does not always mean losing a breast. It mostly depends on how far along the disease is.
2007-03-05 12:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by paula_shotcalla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always. Certainly not for a lot of women. A lumpectomy may be all that is needed, with further radiation &/or chemotherapy.
It can be a very tough time but the odds are on your side.
2007-03-09 10:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by reeg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always. It depends on the size of the tumor(s) and how advanced it is, and possibly your age. I had both of mine removed, one as preventative. I was 29 when I was diagnosed.
2007-03-05 14:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cure it fast and it wont happen!!!!!! best of luck
2007-03-05 12:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋