Dr. Monica Mathur
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
I am 35 years old, and I have a lump in my left breast, which is painful sometimes. The nature of the pain is sharp and pricking. There is no redness of the skin and outward skin. But I am afraid it could be cancer later. What test can I do to diagnose my health condition? How can I prevent myself from getting breast cancer? I also want to know the potential risk factors associated with triple-negative breast cancer. Are there specific genetic factors or lifestyle choices that may increase the likelihood of developing TNBC? What are the recommended screening methods for detecting triple-negative breast cancer? How does it differ from other types of breast cancer in terms of diagnosis and detection? What are the current treatment modalities available for triple-negative breast cancer? Are there advancements in therapies or clinical trials that show promise in improving outcomes for individuals diagnosed with TNBC? Could you also please share the information on the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer? What are the survival rates, and how do they compare to other subtypes of breast cancer?
Please explain.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for your query.
Breast cancer is usually painless in the initial stages and becomes painful later on; along with it, there is puckering, or you can say there is a shrinkage of the nipple and by palpation by our hands you can feel the lump in your breast. The first thing in such cases is that you have to go for a mammography or an ultrasound of both breasts and if some lump is diagnosed, it has to be further investigated. Now, in the investigations, there is a triple-negative breast cancer. The only difference from other cancers is its response to the treatment, which is not routinely given in the best cancers. There are three markers. They are not present in the estrogen or progesterone marker and another protein receptor, so in these cases, the success rate is reduced. Also, the treatment modalities vary differently for different persons. As such, this is when the survival rate is also reduced, but if proper treatment is taken in due course, the survival rate may increase. I would suggest you get a mammography or ultrasound of your breast done and review the report.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
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