Hina Khan Gets Diagnosed With Stage 3 Breast Cancer, 5 Important Things To Know About It
Stage 3 breast cancer is alarming but early detection with proper treatment plan can help to overcome this deadly disease!
In a shocking turn of events, Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. The actor took to Instagram on June 28 to share an update on the same and revealed her treatment has already begun, she is doing well and is determined to beat this disease. This brings us to one of the most important factors of breast cancer, which is the early detection of symptoms. But people often overlook such symptoms due to lack of knowledge, so here are 5 most important things you must know about breast cancer,
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1) What is Stage 3 Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is staged according to how far the disease has spread in a patient’s body. Stage 3 is an advanced stage, which shows that there are signs of cancer beyond the breast to lymph nodes near or under the arm and close to the chest wall muscles. It can then be further divided into three subcategories: 3A, 3B, and 3C based on intensity of spread. Although advanced it is not deemed as terminal and there are several treatment options available to manage the disease
2) Symptoms to Watch For
Lumps or Masses: Abnormal lumps felt in either your breast area or armpit.
Swelling: Total or partial swelling of the breast.
Skin texture changes: If the skin texture resembles an orange peel; skin irritation or dimpling
Nipple Changes: Painful nipples that become red when touched or inverted inward
Discharge: Changes from breastfeeding such as abnormal nipple discharge
Pain: Enduring pain within the nipple/breast region
It is important for early detection through regular self-exams and mammograms since this would lead to earlier diagnosis and hence prompt treatment.
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3) Risk Factors
Several factors have been identified as increasing one’s chances of developing cancer of the breast and they include;
Age: Age is a huge risk factor when it comes to breast cancer among women.
Family History: A family history of breast cancer can increase a person’s chance of getting it.
Genetics: Specific gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the risk considerably.
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Using hormones for an extended period can raise one’s chances.
Lifestyle Factors: Factors such as obesity, alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity may contribute to getting diagnosed with cancer.
4) Treatment Options
Surgery: The tumour is removed with all the nearby lymph nodes where it has spread if necessary.
Radiation Therapy: Cancer cells are killed using high-energy radiation targeted at them.
Chemotherapy: Medications such as chemo are used to kill cancer cells in different parts of the body.
Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy typically involves blocking certain kinds of hormones in the body which may form into cancer cells.
The treatment choice depends on various factors including characteristics of cancer and the general health status of the patient.
5) Survival Chances and Early Detection
Survival chances for stage 3 breast cancer have increased thanks to the development in medicine. It is said that the five-year survival rate has gone up from 72% to 80%. Survival rates can be much higher if doctors can detect the cancer cells early through mammograms, clinical breast exams, or noticing changes in breasts.
Also Read: Researchers Develop ‘Two-Pronged Strategy’ That Detects Early Signs Of Breast Cancer
Hina Khan’s diagnosis is a touching reminder of how important it is to be aware of cancer and its early detection. Now that she is starting her struggle against this illness, we need to learn about the subject and care for those who have been struck with breast cancer. By becoming knowledgeable and being kind we can create a community that has hope and can survive anything.
First Published: June 28, 2024 2:19 PM
