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Month: October 2018

Breast Cancer

Posted by: admin Posted on: October 24, 2018

Overview

  • Breast, including lymph nodes, lobules and ducts

    Breast anatomy

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women.

Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped create advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease.

 

Types

  1. Angiosarcoma
  2. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
  3. Inflammatory breast cancer
  4. Invasive lobular carcinoma
  5. Male breast cancer
  6. Paget’s disease of the breast
  7. Recurrent breast cancer

Symptoms

  • Nipple changes

    Nipple changes

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:

  • A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue
  • Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast
  • Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling
  • A newly inverted nipple
  • Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin
  • Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange

When to see a doctor

If you find a lump or other change in your breast — even if a recent mammogram was normal — make an appointment with your doctor for prompt evaluation.

Specialized Care for Women

Posted by: admin Posted on: October 22, 2018

Specialized Care for Women

Women's Health Services

Valley Hospital Medical Center offers a wide range of specialized services for women, including:

Gynecologic oncology

Gynecologic oncologists focus on diagnosing and treating cancers that are found in the female reproductive organs, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. These specialists can coordinate your care, from the initial diagnosis and treatment to any additional care needed.

Minimally invasive cancer surgery

Valley Hospital offers many minimally invasive surgical options for treating cancer. This type of surgery may lead to a faster recovery and less scarring compared to traditional surgery. Learn more about minimally invasive surgery >

Cytoreductive surgery

Cytoreductive surgery, or surgical debulking, is the process of surgically removing as much of a tumor as possible. Chemotherapy and/or radiation may be used after cytoreductive surgery to remove any remaining cancer cells.

Urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders

Urogynecology is a specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The pelvic floor includes various muscles, nerves, ligaments and tissues that support the bladder, rectum uterus and vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the uterus, bladder or rectum lose elasticity and descend or bulge into the vagina.

Colorectal surgery

Colorectal surgeons focus on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. They can provide surgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and conditions, including cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids and more. Many procedures can be done using minimally invasive techniques.