Breast Cancer: A Woman-Centered Approach

The cancer of the breast or breast cancer develops in the cells of the lining of milk ducts or in the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. The most noticeable symptom of breast cancer is a lump in breast tissue. Some of the other signs of breast cancer are a change in breast shape and size, dimpling of the skin, fluid secretion from the nipple, red or scaly patch of skin and a newly inverted nipple. When the cancer spreads, swollen lymph nodes, yellow skin and shortness of breath may be witnessed. The tumor can be removed usually through a surgery, after which a breast reconstruction surgery can be done to improve the aesthetic appearance of the operated area. Women with breast cancer experience and cope with the illness in different ways. Premenopausal women might have to confront the issue of the early onset of menopause. Women can reduce the risk of breast cancer by adhering to a healthy lifestyle with increased physical activity, reducing alcohol use, maintaining a healthy weight and breast-feeding. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of breast cancer with a woman-centered approach. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe on the clinical assessment and management of breast cancer. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into this field.