Patient's question:
Breast lump, painless. Can move, is it early-stage breast cancer?Doctor's answer:
It is possible. Early-stage breast cancer, once detected, has a high chance of being cured with timely treatment, and the damage to the patient is also minimal. Early treatment of breast cancer significantly affects the patient's prognosis and is directly related to reducing the mortality rate of breast cancer. In the past, Western medicine primarily relied on surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and immunotherapy for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer. However, with the continuous research and development of integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the prevention and treatment of tumors, such as the development and clinical application of ginsenoside Rh2 (Humen) with a content of 16.2%, traditional Chinese medicine and herbs have also played a greater role in the treatment of breast cancer. Below, I will answer your questions. The main early symptoms of breast cancer are: 1. Some early-stage breast cancer patients may not yet be able to feel a clear lump in the breast, but often experience local discomfort, especially postmenopausal women, who may sometimes feel mild pain or discomfort in one breast, or heaviness and aching discomfort in one shoulder and back, even extending to the upper arm on that side. 2. Small, bean-sized lumps can be felt within the breast in early stages, which are relatively hard and movable. Generally, there is no obvious pain, though some may experience intermittent dull pain, aching, or stinging pain. 3. Changes in breast shape: Visible elevation of the skin over the lump, sometimes with localized skin appearing like orange peel, or even edema, discoloration, or eczema-like changes. 4. Nipple retraction near the center, accompanied by mild depression of the breast skin (medically known as "inverted nipple syndrome"). Nipple erosion, nipple asymmetry, or thickening and roughening of the breast skin with enlarged pores (medically known as "orange peel syndrome"). 5. Nipple discharge: Bloody or serous-hemorrhagic discharge should be particularly noted for further examination. 6. Swelling of regional lymph nodes, with axillary lymph node enlargement being the most common. Enlargement of supraclavicular lymph nodes already indicates advanced stages. I hope my answer helps you! For more questions, feel free to ask, and I’ll help you analyze them. C5