31 mar. 2023 – 11:00 hrs.
In 2022, the actress and television presenter Claudia Conserva (49) confirmed that she was diagnosed with cancer of Motherafter undergoing a routine mammogram.
In fact, it was for this very reason that the former host of “Pollo en Conserva” announced her withdrawal from the media to focus on her medical treatment.
“Nine months have already passed since I found out about my diagnosis: triple negative breast cancer (of the most aggressive). It has been a duel to the death with the disease,” said the communicator through her Twitter account. Instagram.
What is triple negative breast cancer?
As explained Centers for Disease Control and Preventiontriple negative breast cancer is a type of cancer condition that does not possess any of the receptors typically found in breast cancer, such as the estrogen, progesterone and the epidermal growth factor.
Health professionals usually use treatments such as hormone therapy or some medications to combat breast cancer, however, the so-called “triple negative” can only be treated with chemotherapy.
What are your symptoms?
According to information from Oncosalud, These are the symptoms that the disease produces:
- A new lump in the armpit or breast, under the arm; especially if it is a hard lump.
- Any change in the shape of the breast or its size. For example: increase in the thickness of a part of the breast, or swelling.
- Sinking, irritation or pain in the skin of the breast.
- In the area of the nipple or breast, signs of flaking or redness.
- Nipple pain, collapse, or discharge (other than milk).
Which is the treatment?
Usually, patients suffering from triple negative breast cancer first require the removal of the cancerous tumor and then receive a radiation or chemotherapy treatment to attack any cancer cells that may still be in the body.
Some of the side effects that can occur after receiving an oncological treatment of these characteristics, may be the following:
- Hair loss
- nausea
- Fatigue
- Lymphedema
- skin changes
This article is designed to inform and is not intended to provide medical advice or solutions.
Always consult your doctor or specialist if you have questions about your health or before starting treatment.
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