Renhe Physical Examination launches comprehensive women’s health examination plan |

HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – October 23, 2024 – Every October, the world is colored pink to remind the public to pay attention to breast cancer, the leading killer of women’s health. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in Hong Kong Nearly 30% of new cancer cases in 2021 will be breast cancer patients¹. As a result, Renhe Physical Examination launched a comprehensive women’s health examination to take care of breast cancer and protect women’s health together.

Renhe Physical Examination said that women starting from the age of 20 can have regular gynecological examinations, and sexually experienced women are recommended to undergo cervical screening. In addition to ultrasound examinations (breast ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound), tumor markers are also one of the focuses of investigation items including: breast cancer tumor marker CA 15.3, ovarian tumor marker CA125 as well as breast cancer prevention cancer screening, Human Papilloma Virus Test (Genotyping) HPV DNA, Calcium Screening, Hormone Screening and more. Comprehensive care for women’s health. Women who plan to have children can undergo an anti-Mullerian hormone test for AMH, which is an important indicator of the prediction of egg mass in the ovaries. Women aged 40 or older are approaching menopause and are at higher risk for breast cancer and osteoporosis.

Breast cancer: a threat to women’s health that cannot be ignored
Breast cancer refers to the abnormal proliferation of cells in the breast, which form tumors. Although breast cancer occurs mostly in women, men can develop it too. The causes of breast cancer are complex, including genetics, hormones, lifestyle habits and other factors.

Common symptoms of breast cancer

• Lump or hard lump in the chest
• Dimpling or wrinkles in breast skin
• dilated veins or orange peel-like changes in the skin
• Abnormal discharge from the nipple, especially bloody discharge
• Changes in the skin of the nipple or areola, such as ulcers, redness, swelling, scaling, etc.
• lymph nodes that are swollen under the breast

If lumps appear in the breasts, it is necessary to see if it is before the menstrual period. This is because changes in the secretion of cyclic hormones can cause swelling or breast lumps. However, if you suspect that a lump in your breast is unusual, you should seek medical attention immediately.

How to prevent breast cancer
Although breast cancer cannot be completely avoided, the public can reduce their risk through the following methods:

First, maintain a healthy lifestyle. Make sure you follow good lifestyle habits, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol.

Second, do regular breast exams. It is recommended that women aged 40 or over have a mammogram every year, especially if there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

Breast cancer treatment: a multifaceted approach to regaining health
Breast cancer treatment is not one-size-fits-all, but a personalized treatment plan is developed based on the patient’s condition, age, physical condition and other factors. Common treatments include:

First, surgical treatment
Tumor removal is the most common treatment for breast cancer. Surgical procedures include breast conserving surgery, total mastectomy, etc. So what is the difference between the two?
Breast conserving surgery has less impact on the appearance of the breast, but it is only suitable for small lumps located on the edge of the breast, and is supplemented with radiation therapy. A total mastectomy is more common when there is a large lump in the breast or there are cancer cells in different parts of the breast For example, if the skin has been affected, a total mastectomy is required.
After surgery, patients can choose to wear prosthetic breasts or have breast reconstruction surgery to make both breasts look even and natural.

Second, radiotherapy
Commonly called electrotherapy, it uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

Third, chemical treatment
Drugs are used to kill cancer cells before or after the patient undergoes surgery. These drugs help doctors to destroy and damage the growth and division of cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Fourth, targeted therapy
Targeted therapy can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy by targeting cancer cells with specific genetic mutations, such as HER2-type breast cancer.

Fifth, hormonal treatment
It is suitable for breast cancer with a good response to hormone receptors. It uses drugs to prevent the stimulation of hormones on cancer cells and prevent the development of cancer cells.

Integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine to improve therapeutic effect
In addition to Western medicine treatment, Chinese medicine can play an important role in the treatment of breast cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine uses differentiation and syndrome treatment, using traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and other methods to help patients increase their immunity, change their mood and sleep, and improve their quality of life.

Cancer tumor markers are the proteins secreted by normal cells or benign and malignant tumor cells in the body. When you suffer from malignant tumors, the concentration of protein in the blood or urine will be greatly increased. Therefore, screening for cancer tumor markers is expected to enable early detection, diagnosis and treatment, thus increasing the survival rate.

Causes of elevated tumor markers

When cancer occurs, a substance called “tumor marker” appears in the body.

Tumor markers can be produced by cancer cells but also by normal cells Sometimes non-cancerous conditions can increase tumor markers In addition, not all cancer patients will have higher tumor markers. For this reason, doctors often use only a few of these tumor markers.

The role of tumor markers

Can be used for cancer screening: Cancer screening refers to finding out if cancer is present before symptoms appear, and detection is to find early stage cancer as early as possible. The original purpose of tumor markers is to help doctors detect cancer early, and some markers can be used in screening and detection.

Can determine cancer response: One of the most important uses of tumor markers is to monitor patient progress during treatment. If tumor symptoms decrease as treatment progresses, it means that the effect of the treatment is significant, but if they continue to increase, the treatment may not be effective, and doctors must consider switching to new treatments.

[1] https://www.cancer.gov.hk/tc/hong_kong_cancer/common_cancers_in_hong_kong/breast_cancer.html#1

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