Detectar los síntomas del cáncer de mama para adelantarse a él
When it comes to detecting Cáncer de Mama, it's important to remember that no two people are exactly the same. What's normal for one person may not be for another. Many women say their breasts feel lumpy or uneven and factors such as menstruation, childbirth, weight changes and certain medications can affect the appearance and feel of your breasts. Additionally, breasts tend to change with age. Knowing what is normal for you is key to detecting breast cancer symptoms early.
By performing monthly Autoexámenes de mama, you'll become more familiar with your breasts and can more easily spot any unusual changes. It's also important to remember that regular mammograms, as your healthcare provider recommends, are an essential part of breast health. If you notice anything unusual, talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible.
¿Cuáles son los síntomas del cáncer de mama en los hombres?
The signs of breast cancer in men are similar to those in women. These may include a painless lump or thickened area in the breast tissue, skin changes over the breast like dimpling, puckering, redness or scaling, changes in the nipple such as redness or scaling, a nipple that starts to turn inward, and nipple discharge.
¿Qué significa un bulto en el pecho?
A breast lump can happen for many reasons, including harmless conditions or something more serious. Some common causes are fibroadenoma, a noncancerous lump that feels rubbery and can move, often found in young women; breast cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs that might be painful or hard to notice and often change with a woman’s period; and breast abscesses, a collection of pus in the breast tissue. An abscess is a common complication of a mastitis, an infection in the breast tissue that typically occurs in breastfeeding women. Mastitis can make the breast red, warm and sore. Hormonal changes during a menstrual cycle can also cause lumps. Even though most breast lumps are harmless, it's important to see a doctor, especially after menopause.
¿Cuándo debe acudir al médico por síntomas de cáncer de mama?
Si tiene un bulto o experimenta otro síntoma que no le parece normal, llame a su médico de inmediato.
You may need tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram or El ultrasonido de mama, to help determine what’s causing the symptoms. These and other tests for breast cancer can help identify breast cancer regardless of symptoms, which means you can start treatment as soon as possible.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, behind skin cancer. With regular screening, the condition can be identified early before symptoms appear. Most women should begin annual screening mammograms at age 40, but some women who have a higher risk may need them earlier or more frequently than once per year.
Personas con mayor riesgo de cáncer de mama
Some women have a higher-than-average risk for breast cancer. For those women, relying on symptoms could mean that cancer goes undetected for too long. They may benefit from earlier or more frequent breast cancer screenings or from genetic testing that can tell them if they have inherited gene mutations that put them at risk.
Talk to your primary care physician or OBGYN about screening or genetic testing if you:
- Tener antecedentes familiares de cáncer de mama, especialmente en un pariente de primer grado, como la madre o una hermana
- Tener antecedentes personales de cáncer de mama
- Recibió radiación en el pecho al principio de su vida
Centros de detección del cáncer de mama cerca de usted
Le ayudamos a recibir atención en un lugar que se adapte a sus necesidades. Varios de nuestros centros en el norte y centro de Texas ofrecen mamografías para detectar el cáncer de mama antes de que presente síntomas.
