What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a random proliferation of milk-producing cells or ductal cells, which are also different from normal cells.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

A newly formed lump in the breast, whether painful or painless, changes in the skin of the breast or nipple, discharge from the nipple, swelling, or redness.

What are the symptoms of a benign breast mass?

It is usually a soft, painless, irregularly bordered, well-defined, movable, subcutaneous mass.

What are the first signs of breast cancer?

The first signs of breast cancer vary from person to person, but in most cases, a new lump in the breast is considered the first sign.

At what age can a woman get breast cancer?

Breast cancer usually affects women between the ages of 40 and 50. However, it can affect women of any age, and the younger a woman is, the greater her risk of developing benign, non-cancerous lumps.

What are the causes of breast cancer?

There is no clear cause for breast cancer yet, but smoking, alcohol consumption, being overweight, working night shifts, and exposure to radiation are considered to be the most important risk factors for the disease.

How long does breast cancer treatment take in Turkey?

Early-stage cancer treatment takes about two months, including surgery and radiation therapy. However, in advanced stages, the treatment depends on the extent of the spread and the type of chemotherapy.

Is it possible to cure metastatic breast cancer?

This depends on the extent and location of the cancer. However, in advanced stages, the medications given to the patient delay or halt the progression of the disease, as it is rare to completely eradicate the disease once it has spread.