Breast Cancer Awareness

Sie Thu Myint^1,2*, Zin May Win⁴, Aung Myat², Htun Thuya² and Thein Lwin^1,2,3
1Department of surgery, University of medicine (1), Yangon
²Surgical ward 2, Yangon General Hospital
³Asia royal hospital
⁴Academy hospital
*Corresponding Author: Sie Thu Myint, Department of surgery, University of medicine (1), Yangon.

Published: May 12, 2023

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Abstract  

     Although largely confined to Western countries in the past, breast cancer incidence is increasing also in developing countries. Recent rise in Asia breast cancer has seemed weighted toward the both young and elderly. If caught in early stages, breast cancer can be treated effectively. If caught late, it is often fatal.

     Breast cancer can present with lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue, swelling of the breast, nipple discharge, rash on the nipple, and pain in the breast.

     Knowledge among the general public has not risen as fast as incidence in the developing areas. There are lack of health education and misunderstanding.

     Breast cancer often present in late stage in developing countries and causes stigma.

     Early diagnosis is important. If identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to effective treatment with greater probability of surviving, less morbidity, and less expensive treatment.