Breast Cancer

As Roche Turkey, we have implemented a social responsibility project with the slogan of “Meme Kanseri Merakına Yenilsin” (Beat Breast Cancer With Curiosity) and reached more than 2 thousand people in total in 6 provinces, in order to answer the questions in mind about the disease with correct answers and to create social awareness.

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Patients with a family history can be candidates for genetic testing. The most common mutations associated with breast cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Individuals with this mutation are more likely to develop breast cancer.

If there is a palpable mass or a suspicious area, the size of this mass and its relationship with the skin and chest muscles are thoroughly examined. Generally, irregularly demarcated, painless, and firm masses support the presence of a tumor. Other potential signs and symptoms are swelling in one part of the breast, skin irritation, unusual asymmetry, pain and retraction in the nipple, nipple, or rash on the nipple or flaking or discharge. In some cases, the first sign of breast cancer is adenopathy, which usually occurs in the axillary lymph node.

The treatment decision for the patient is made based on the stage and size of the tumor, grade and metastasis potential, HER2 positivity, the patient's physical condition (WHO, Karnofsky scales), the patient's age, preference, and psychological status. Treatment options in breast cancer:

• Surgery

• Radiotherapy

• Hormone treatment

• Chemotherapy

• Biological treatment

• Supportive treatment

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