44-year-old woman ignores ‘catastrophic’ sign, tiny spot on breast develops cancer that spreads to 4 organs after half a year
Ms. Chen, 44, found a small wound on her right breast about the size of a chestnut a year and a half ago. She ignored it and used cream to treat it herself, but the wound did not get better, so she turned to herbal medicine and folk remedies to treat it, which not only did not work, but made the condition worse. In just half a year, the lump had grown to the size of a custard apple, deformed, and the wound was still suppurating and bleeding, making her clothes dirty. She was in so much pain that she could not walk, but refused to see a doctor despite her family’s persuasion.
Then last year, she started having trouble breathing and her son rushed her to the emergency room. Where it was discovered she had advanced breast cancer that had spread to her lungs, causing a pleural effusion. It also spread to her liver and bones.
Dr. Yang Shengrui from the Department of General Surgery and Breast Surgery, Taichung General Hospital. Said that breast cancer is still the most common cancer in women, with the mortality rate ranking second. Importantly, early-stage breast cancer (stage 0-1) often has no symptoms. Women should undergo screening at the appropriate age and perform breast self-examination every month 5-10 days after menstruation. So that they can be diagnosed and treated in time.
Dr. Yang also said that in Asian women, breast cancer usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 64. But the current trend is that the เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา age is getting younger, with the youngest patient being only 28 years old . This patient was originally not eligible for mammography screening. But fortunately, he underwent a biopsy and found that the cancer cells were HER2-positive. Which met the criteria for targeted drug reimbursement under health insurance. He then began treatment with targeted drugs in combination with chemotherapy.
After just two months, the custard apple-sized tumor began to scab over and the pleural effusion was controlled. She was able to breathe easily and walk on her own again. She is currently undergoing continuous treatment.
Dr. Yang emphasizes that abnormal breast wounds should not be overlooked. If a lump is found in the armpit, a chronic wound, or a breast deformity such as a sunken nipple. A doctor should be seen immediately for a detailed examination. Early treatment can increase the survival rate by up to 80% within 5 years.
In addition, the Department of Health has extended the age range for female mammography screening to 40-74 years. So that more women can detect cancer at an early stage and receive timely treatment to protect their own health and bring happiness to their families.