Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the breast tissue, and can be identified, at an early stage, through changes in the shape of the breast or nipple, as well as the appearance of a lump in the breast or armpit. Breast cancer can affect both men and women, but is more […]
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Male breast cancer is rare, but when it appears, it is more common between the ages of 50 and 65, especially when there are cases of breast or ovarian cancer in the family. Despite being more common in women, breast cancer can also develop in men, as they also have the mammary gland and female […]
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The main symptoms of breast cancer are the appearance of a nodule or lump in the breast that does not hurt, change in the color of the nipple, fluid leaking from the nipple, appearance of lumps in the armpit, itching in the breast or nipple and the presence of a groove in the breast. . […]
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Consumption of soy milk is harmful to the health of people with soy allergies or thyroid problems, as this drink prevents the action of thyroid medications and inhibits thyroperoxidase, which is an enzyme responsible for the formation of thyroid hormones. However, soy milk contains isoflavones and mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, nutrients that promote health […]
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Letrozole is a medicine indicated for the treatment of breast cancer that depends on estrogen for its growth, in postmenopausal women, as it reduces estrogen levels in the body, and thus prevents the multiplication of tumor cells. This medicine works by blocking the action of the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for transforming other hormones […]
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Breast calcification is the accumulation of small calcium particles in the breast tissue. This can happen due to natural aging, but it can also be a consequence of breast implants, breast infection, or a sign of cancer. Breast calcifications normally do not generate symptoms, being identified in routine exams such as mammography, and are classified […]
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Breast pain in men occurs mainly due to blows to the region, as a result of physical activity or due to the nipple rubbing against a shirt, for example. Although it is not normally indicative of severity, it is important that the causes of pain in the male breast are investigated, as it may be […]
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Intestinal metaplasia is a change in the cells in the lining of the stomach or esophagus that become similar to cells found in the intestine. It is considered a precancerous change, meaning it has the potential to become stomach cancer. Intestinal metaplasia does not cause symptoms, but is often associated with bacterial infection H. pylorito […]
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Prostate surgery is a procedure indicated for the treatment of localized prostate cancer, when the disease has not yet progressed and has not affected other organs, as it allows the entire malignant tumor to be removed and the cancer to be definitively cured. Although this treatment is very effective and curative for localized prostate cancer, […]
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor or GIST is a rare type of tumor of the gastrointestinal tract that initially presents no symptoms, but as the tumor grows it can cause symptoms such as vomiting or bloody stools, abdominal pain or a feeling of being full even after have eaten little. This tumor can be benign or malignant […]
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