98% of cases detected in the early stages are treated and completely cured

Heartbeats.. 12 signs that warn women of breast cancer

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has identified 12 warning signs of breast cancer for women, pointing to the intensification of its efforts to encourage women to take care of their health and to undergo regular breast cancer screening, coinciding with the global celebration of the month of awareness of this disease.

The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi confirmed that breast cancer accounts for about 44% of all types of cancers in women and 98% of cases that are discovered in the early stages of the disease are treated and cured completely.

In detail, SEHA confirmed that early detection is one of the most important keys to treatment for cancer, so it uses the Breast Cancer Awareness Month to remind women of the need to do a breast x-ray or to conduct a self-examination and follow-up with the doctor if any noticeable symptoms appear, stressing that whenever it is discovered Early breast cancer increased the likelihood of obtaining positive results, and called on women to communicate with their medical teams through four different ways to facilitate the process of accessing the service, including booking an appointment, calling 80050 or messaging on the WhatsApp application via the number 009714102200, In addition to the "Health" application.

SEHA warned of 12 warning signs of breast cancer, including stiffness, deep headache, skin erosion, redness or burning, unknown fluid flow, holes, bump and bulge, enlarged vein, compressed nipple, changes in size and shape, and skin like an orange peel. In addition to internal swelling.

And asked women, if they suspect any of these symptoms, to quickly book an appointment with a doctor.

Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Acting Executive Director of External Therapeutic Services at SEHA, stressed the importance of periodic examination to enhance opportunities for treatment and prevention of breast cancer, and the importance of early detection to overcome breast cancer and protect against its risks, calling on all women not to delay examination and to prioritize the prevention of breast cancer. Breast cancer, especially the groups at higher risk of infection, should contact the specialist doctor and schedule an x-ray as soon as possible.

She said: “Often we see patients ignoring and ignoring some symptoms, which leads to the discovery of the disease at a late stage.

The more we carry out the necessary tests, the more likely it will be early diagnosis and the better the chances of treatment, so women over the age of 40 should not tolerate mammograms every two years.”

For his part, Head of the Oncology Department at Tawam Hospital, Dr. Khaled Saeed Al-Arj, stressed that regular self-examination and mammography are one of the most important ways to prevent and early detection of breast cancer, calling on women to discuss their personal and family medical records with health care providers to determine their likelihood of developing breast cancer. In addition to not stopping to do self-examination and look for any changes in the breast in terms of consistency, size, skin color and texture, secretions, congestion or pain, as by promoting awareness and education, we can detect the disease at an early stage and help patients overcome it.

While Dr. Nahid Al-Ola, a consultant breast surgeon at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, pointed out that the diagnosis of a life-changing disease such as breast cancer is not limited to its physical effects only;

Rather, the diagnosis itself is considered another form of cancer with its strong psychological and social effects that may lead to a decrease in the sense of self-worth and appreciation, and the formation of a negative self-image.

Al-Ola said: “Treating breast cancer goes beyond the concept of ridding the body of the disease alone, but also includes treating its physical effects, which can be reduced by surgical means. Preserving the appearance of the breast and removing only the cancerous tissue is the best option for surgeons if the patient’s condition allows it. Another option is breast reconstruction, which includes two types of procedures, immediate reconstruction and delayed reconstruction, and the choice of the approved type of procedure depends on the degree of cancer and medical condition, and additional treatments that may be required after surgery.”

Mobile mammogram clinic

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) explained that breast cancer results from the growth of some cells abnormally, so these cells begin to divide more quickly than healthy cells, and collect in a tumor or mass, and then the cells spread through the breast to the lymph nodes or parts of the body. Others from the body, indicating an increase in breast cancer risk factors with age, and in the case of a family history of the disease or inherited genes that increase the risk of cancer and obesity.

SEHA indicated that to facilitate examinations and make them available to the largest possible number of women, the mobile mammogram clinic for mammography will be stationed in many of its outpatient clinics.

• Breast cancer accounts for 44% of all types of cancers in women.

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