Breast cancer management
Breast Cancer Management is the process of treating and managing Breast Cancer, a type of Cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Pronunciation
Breast Cancer Management: /ˈbrɛst ˈkænsər mænɪdʒmənt/
Etymology
The term "Breast Cancer Management" is derived from the English language. "Breast" is derived from the Old English "breost" meaning chest or bosom, "Cancer" comes from the Latin "cancer" meaning crab or creeping ulcer, and "Management" is derived from the Italian "maneggiare" meaning to handle.
Definition
Breast Cancer Management involves a range of treatments and procedures used to manage Breast Cancer and to alleviate the symptoms associated with the disease. This can include Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Hormone Therapy, and Targeted Therapy.
Related Terms
- Mammography: A specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts.
- Biopsy: A procedure that involves the removal of tissue or cells for examination under a microscope.
- Lumpectomy: A surgical procedure in which only the tumor and some surrounding tissue is removed from the breast.
- Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
- Lymph Node: Small, bean-shaped organs that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease.
- Oncologist: A doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast cancer management
- Wikipedia's article - Breast cancer management
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