{"id":1718,"date":"2017-12-20T20:40:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T17:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:04:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:04:45","slug":"sybtomata-karkinou-mastou-pros-amesi-dierevnisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/iatrika-themata\/sybtomata-karkinou-mastou-pros-amesi-dierevnisi\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer Symptoms for Immediate Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544\" style=\"width: 807px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-544 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10653744_833912283294595_7982830732840014523_n. jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, breast clinic in Patras, breast care, mammologist breast surgeon Ioannis Haveles\" width=\"807\" height=\"451\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The apt photo that likens breast problems to lemons has made the rounds on the internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s a true ugly statistic that one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. But on the other hand, thinking optimistically, we could also observe that breast cancer diagnosed early is curable!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-589\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-589 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-IT7KCRhN2oBHV-3756Nstw-300x132.jpeg\" alt=\"breast cancer prevention\" width=\"300\" height=\"132\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So how do we choose to look at the glass? Half empty or half full?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How do we protect ourselves?<\/h3>\n<p>The above dilemma does nothing but highlight the need for uninterrupted breast screening and early investigation of any symptoms throughout a woman&#8217;s lifetime. Your ally is your <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/ioannis-chaveles\/\">specialist breast surgeon in Patras<\/a>. He or she must investigate your <a href=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/risk-groups\">risk level for breast cancer<\/a> from your <a href=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/screening\/familyhistory\">family history<\/a>, recommend the most appropriate <a href=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/screening\/yearly\">preventive screening programme<\/a>, evaluate any radiological findings in the breast, answer any questions you may have and provide solutions to any problems that arise.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>When do I visit my mammologist?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-551\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-551 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/woman-with-question-365fstudio-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"frequently asked questions about breast cancer breast cancer chaveles ioannis mammologist breast surgeon, breast surgery patras\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>-How often should my mammologist see me?<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is a common question in Greece, a country where breast health is left to the interest, will and proper information of the patient herself alone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For prevention:<\/strong> We see our specialist mammologist once a year from the age of 30 and onwards. He investigates the history, examines the woman clinically, coordinates the radiological examinations and checks the results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Because of symptoms:<\/strong> There are a number of conditions that require immediate evaluation by a mammologist who will determine the most appropriate way to investigate and treat (surgical or non-surgical) after diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">An Illustrated Breast Cancer Symptom Search Guide<\/h2>\n<p>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-558 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Introductory-Image-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"469\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breast symptoms<\/strong><strong><strong> that may be the first symptoms of breast cancer and should lead us to seek out a qualified breast specialist (if we are not already seeing one as part of our prevention efforts) include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Persistent breast pain:<\/strong> We should be most aware of pain in a specific part of the breast and when it is not related to menstruation. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-554 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Breast-Pain-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, breast pain, breast clinic patras, breast care, chaveles ioannis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Breast lump sensation:<\/strong> Any change in the density of the breast gland that is not related to the woman&#8217;s period needs to be checked. A lump under the nipple can also be found in men, benign or not.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-555 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Lump-Breast-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, breast tumor, breast clinic patras, breast care, chaveles iohnis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretion of fluid from the nipple: <\/strong>Symptom that requires multifaceted specialized investigation to assess its significance and severity. Seek the opinion of a specialist immediately when the fluid looks like blood.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-556 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Nipple-Discharge-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, nipple discharge, breast clinic patras, breast care, chaveles ioannis ioannis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Changes in the appearance of the nipple: <\/strong>Variations in the size, shape, skin of the nipple may conceal serious pathology and should be checked. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-559 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Nipple-inversion-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, nipple invasion, breast clinic patras, breast care, haveles ioannis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Change in breast skin:<\/strong> Unexplained redness, skin lumps, change in skin shape and texture should sound an alarm to the woman. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-560 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Skin-tethering-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, breast clinic patras, breast care, chaveles iohnis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-561 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Symptoms-Skin-Texture-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"breast cancer symptoms, breast clinic patras, breast care, haveles ioannis breast surgeon mammologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What if I notice something in my breasts?<\/h3>\n<p>Often breast conditions give some warnings.<br \/>\nIf a woman chooses to investigate <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.frontidamastou.gr\/prolipsi-diagnosi\/triplos-eleghos\/\">thoroughly<\/a> the cause of these symptoms, she can only be a winner. Either it will prove to be nothing to worry about, or diagnosis and treatment will be done as soon as possible with multiple benefits for the woman.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Breast Care Clinic:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Watch the informative interview about the symptoms to investigate, by the breast surgeon of the Breast Care Clinic of Patras, Ioannis Haveles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u039a\u03bb\u03b9\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac \u03c3\u03c5\u03bc\u03c0\u03c4\u03ce\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b5\u03c1\u03b5\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7 - \u03a3\u03c5\u03bd\u03ad\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c5\u03be\u03b7 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 Dr \u0399\u03c9\u03ac\u03bd\u03bd\u03b7 \u0393. \u03a7\u03b1\u03b2\u03b5\u03bb\u03ad\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1VouQ0neqyE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a true ugly statistic that one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. But on the other hand, thinking optimistically, we could also observe that breast cancer diagnosed early is curable! How do we protect ourselves? The above dilemma does nothing but highlight the need for uninterrupted breast screening and early [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-iatrika-themata","clearfix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1718"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2260,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718\/revisions\/2260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frontidamastou.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}