In 2023, the number of new breast cancer cases will exceed 61,000, and every year more than 12,000 women die from this disease. How can we fight this terrible reality?
Turkish Lira; D
- In 2023, more than 61 thousand new cases of breast cancer.
- There are different types and subtypes of breast cancer.
- Pink October raises awareness of the fight against breast cancer.
Highlighting breast cancer
In 2023, more than 61,000 new cases of breast cancer will be recorded, and every year more than 12,000 women lose their lives because of it. This cancer is most common among women, accounting for more than a third of newly diagnosed cancer cases. To better understand this disease, it is necessary to understand the different types and subtypes.
Different types of breast cancer
The majority of breast cancer cases are adenocarcinomas, which develop from cells in the mammary gland. Among them we distinguish cancerous tumors site And cancerous tumors Hackers. The former is limited to the ducts or lobules, while the latter infiltrates the surrounding tissues and can reach other parts of the body.
There are also rare forms of breast cancer, such as medullary carcinoma, mucinous carcinoma, tubular carcinoma, and papillary carcinoma. Paget's disease of the nipple and inflammatory breast cancer are also types of breast cancer.
Breast cancer subgroups
Breast cancer is also divided into different types Subgroups. Hormone-dependent breast cancer, which expresses hormone receptors, accounts for 80% of all breast cancers. HER2-overexpressing cancer contains a large number of receptors for the HER2 protein, which promotes the growth of cancer cells. Triple negative breast cancer, characterized by the absence of hormone receptors and HER2 receptors, is one of the most difficult cancers to treat.
Cancer classification
The stage and grade of the cancer are determined to determine the extent and aggressiveness of the disease. Stage is determined by the size and spread of the tumor, whether lymph nodes are affected, and the presence or absence of metastases. The degree is determined by examining the cell under a microscope and noting its size, shape, structure, and the number of dividing cells.
Participating in the fight against breast cancer also means understanding this complex disease. During the month of Pink October, let's take the time to educate ourselves and raise awareness among those around us.
