Review on Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer

Abstract

Breast cancer is the second leading disease in women worldwide. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment available for progressing disease condition. In addition, severe pain experienced by the patients leads to negative psychosocial and physical impact on their lives. Patient-centered pain management therapies effectively working for controlling the pain caused by cancer. Early prognosis of breast cancer is more advisable. The risk of breast cancer depends mainly on menarche at an early age and menopause and first birth at late age. Ultrasonography and mammography are the most effective technique for the detection of cancer in pre and post menopausal women. Recent advancements in the treatment of breast cancer that include sentinel lymph node biopsy, partial breast irradiation, MRI, breast-conserving surgery, adjuvant systemic therapy and neoadjuvant systemic therapy. In addition; recently, minimal invasive techniques have been introduced, which include radiofrequency ablation, focused ultrasound ablation and cryotherapy. The present review article mainly discussing the diagnosing methods and treatment procedures of breast cancer to minimise the risk of severity in carcinoma patients.