Advanced Breast Cancer

Cancer Spread to other parts of the Body

Overview

In advanced breast cancer, the size of the tumor is bigger and the cancer cells spread to the lymph nodes. It also affects other organs such as the lungs, liver, bones, and even the brain. This can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. 

Symptoms

The symptoms of advanced breast cancer are:

Swelling in Lymph Nodes

Loss of Appetite

Body Pain

Severe Headaches

Weight Loss

Cough

Causes

Breast cancer can be caused due to:

Diagnosis

Other than the regular physical checkup a doctor may advise one or more than of the following tests to determine the best treatment. Tests can include:

Mammogram

Ultrasound

Biopsy

When to See a Doctor

Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.

Treatment

Advanced Breast Cancer’s treatment involves both Chemotherapy and Modified Radical Mastectomy. Chemotherapy is done to shrink the size of the tumor before the surgery can be performed. It helps in killing the cancer cells and prevents them from spreading any further. 

If the cancer cells continue to grow, your surgeon will then perform Modified Radical Mastectomy which involves removing the entire breast along with the affected lymph nodes under the arm.

Risks, Complications & Preventions

Breast cancer survivors usually experience hair loss, nausea, fatigue, and stress after chemotherapy and surgery.  By engaging in healthy activities like light exercising, yoga, spending time with friends, and seeking help from a counselor, the patients may get back to their normal life very soon.

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Dr. Faisal Murad

Chief of Surgery & Laparoscopic Surgery

M.B.B.S., MCPS, FCPS (Surgery), Fellowship Telemedicine

Dr. Kashif Khan

Cancer Surgery

M.B.B.S., MCPS, FCPS (Surgery)

Dr. Mustafa Javed

Orthopedic Surgery

BSc, MBBS, MRCS (Edinburgh, UK), FRCS, Trauma & Orthopedics (Edinburgh, UK), CCT (Yorkshire, UK)

Dr. Bashir Ur Rehman

Pediatric Surgery

M.B.B.S., MCPS, FCPS (Surgery)

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