2023-09-13 01:03:40
He breast cancer It is among the leading causes of death among female population. Although work has been done to reverse this scenario, a recent study suggests that one of the most used treatments could cause the disease “again”: Chemotherapy could cause relapse in breast cancer patients
He breast cancer is distinguished by the formation of abnormal cells in the breasts. According to Mayo Clinic Medical Instituteits symptoms are usually
1- Change in size and appearance.
2- The skin begins to dimple, also experiences itching and the nipple may invert.
3- Peeling, detachment and appearance of scabs.
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How does chemotherapy alter the structure of the breast?
The research, which was carried out at Emory University, in the United States, and published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology, discovered that drugs commonly used in chemotherapy damage non-cancerous cells; what can awaken active tumor cells in the breast.
This phenomenon was mainly observed with the use of chemotherapy drug docetaxel. Which, even if administered in small doses, seems to cause damage to healthy cells and stimulate some type of movement in the cells. sleeping cancer cells.
It is estimated that around 23% of breast cancer patients suffer a relapse within the first 5 years of receiving treatment. Cancer is said to return when a dormant cell begins to divide.
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Not everything is lost?
In the fight to put an end to this enemy that claims thousands of lives a year, laboratories and experts have been in charge of creating new generation chemotherapies. Thus, the risk of a new relapse decreases.
It is undeniable that cancer continues to be a lethal enemy, which is why it is important that you have your annual check-up and, if you notice a change in your breasts, go to the doctor immediately.
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