My breast feels sore and tight. Could it be a symptom of cancer?
One of the diseases that is difficult to exclude when talking about women’s health is breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Korea, and many women suffer from it.
In addition, various conditions such as breast pain and benign tumours can occur, so it is important for women to pay attention to and take care of their breasts for their lifelong health.
Is it a disease if I have pain in my breast?
Pain is one of the most important symptoms for detecting abnormalities in the body.
When women experience pain in their breasts, they often go to the hospital and worry about breast cancer in severe cases. Such worries and concerns may arise, but breast pain is one of the most common symptoms in women and can occur during ovulation or just before menstruation, depending on the menstrual cycle.
However, if the pain is not temporary and lasts for more than two weeks, or if it is different from before, it should be checked out by a doctor.
In addition, if the pain persists regardless of the menstrual cycle, if the pain is only on one side, and if there is a lump that can be felt, it is advisable to have an examination.
What tests can be used to check breast health?
The most common type of test is an X-ray.
This involves taking a single layer picture of the breast by compressing it.
The disadvantage is that it is painful to compress the breast in the up-down and left-right directions, but it is effective in detecting lesions that may be malignant, such as microcalcifications.
In addition to X-rays and ultrasonography, there is also the mammotome biopsy.
This is useful for women whose breast parenchyma appears white overall, making it difficult to clearly distinguish between benign and malignant.
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How can I keep me healthy against breast cancer?
A biopsy is essential for a complete diagnosis of breast cancer, and the Mammotome can not only perform an accurate biopsy but also remove tumours.
Even after a patient has undergone all the tests and treatments, breast disease may recur or develop in other areas of the breast depending on the patient’s lifestyle or living conditions.
Therefore, patients with breast disease need to be vigilant about managing their daily lives and have regular check-ups so that the disease can be detected and treated at an early stage.
You can also enjoy the article in Korean as below.
https://blog.naver.com/nasaret-best/223647891443
General Hospital in Incheon, Nasaret International Hospital
Nasaret International Hospital, located in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, is a general hospital with the following features and history.
History
It started as the Jeonju Lee Kang-il Oriental Medical Clinic in 1974 and opened as Nasaret International Hospital in May 2009. In 2017, it was designated a regional emergency medical center.
Medical Services
We offer a wide range of medical services and provide high-quality care by using advanced equipment and technology. Additionally, we operate an International Medical Center for foreign patients, making our services easily accessible to patients in Korea and abroad.
Contribution to the Community
We improve the health and quality of life of local residents by providing medical support activities and volunteer services that meet the community’s needs.
Facilities and Equipment
Our hospital is equipped with the latest medical technology and facilities. We design our environment with patient safety and convenience as our top priorities.
Additionally, Nasaret International Hospital continuously improves the quality of its medical services through research and education and expands its global medical network by cooperating with domestic and international medical institutions. Visiting the hospital for a consultation is also an option.
