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<Medical Information - Breast Cancer>
Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk.
1) Signs and symptoms
Early signs and symptoms of breast cancer are as following:
- feel a lump
- skin dimpling
- change in skin color or texture
(redness and thickening of the breast)
- change in how the nipple looks
(ex. pulling in of the nipple)
- clear or bloody fluid that leaks out of the nipple
- pain or itchiness of the breast
- breast swelling of enlargement
2) Risk factors
The primary and potential risk factors for breast cancer include female sex, older age, lack of breastfeeding, higher hormone levels, diet and obesity.
3) Management
The management of breast cancer depending on various factors, including the stage of the cancer. Breast cancer is usually treated with surgery and then possibly with chemotherapy or radiation, or both. A multidisciplinary approach is preferable.
4) Prognosis and survival rates
Prognosis and survival rates for breast cancer vary greatly depending on the cancer type, stage, treatment, and geographical location of the patient.
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<Partner hospital News – Samsung Medical Center>
One of Korea Medical Tourism Center's partner hospitals, Samsung Medical Center introduced Tomotherapy HD (TOMO-HD) as their new equipment for cancer hospital.
Advantages of TomoHD
1. TomoHD offers 360-degree treatment
TomoHD can specifically target cancer from all angles without a single incision. Since radiation energy can be administered from any angle, it allows for highly effective treatment.
2. Real time accuracy
TomoHD can deliver highly precise dose to the target volume. With the use of CTrue imaging technology, it can identify and isolate the latest progression of cancer.
3. Less interference with healthy tissues
TomoHD provides precise treatment; it offers little risk to nearby healthy tissues and organs.
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<Summer Health tips!>
1. Eat small and often
- Eat small, regular meals and make sure you have breakfast, as it avoids low blood pressure and dizziness during hot summer.
2. Wear Sunglasses
Protect your eyes against the sunshine with sunglasses. It will help prevent cataracts, wrinkles, and age spots.
3. Get some sleep
It’s essential to stick to your normal sleep routine even though light is staying longer. Try to go to bed at a reasonable hour and have a comfortable sleep.
4. Hydrate your body
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. It helps rehydrate the body and maintains its temperature. Carrying a water bottle when you stay outdoors for a long time.
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<Treatment cost information #2- Stomach Cancer(in particular, signet ring cell carcinoma)>
There are many kinds of stomach cancers.
They can be classified under 2 types, differentiated and undifferentiated stomach cancer.
Signet ring cell carcinoma is a kind of differentiated stomach cancer which has good prognosis in general.
Treatment costs of signet ring cell carcinoma are as following:
Pre-test: 1,500,000~1,700,000KRW
Surgery:
- 7-10 days hospitalization is required
- cost is about 10,000,000KRW ~12.000,000KRW
** Above information are general cost (excluding hospitalization costs), and it may change according to the additional tests and treatment plan.
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