A breast clinic is a specialized medical facility that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast-related conditions. These clinics provide comprehensive care for breast cancer, benign breast diseases, infections, and cosmetic concerns.
✅ Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) – A physical exam by a doctor to check for lumps or abnormalities.
✅ Mammogram – X-ray imaging to detect breast cancer early.
✅ Breast Ultrasound – Uses sound waves to assess lumps or cysts.
✅ Breast MRI – Advanced imaging for high-risk patients or unclear cases.
✅ Biopsy (Fine Needle Aspiration, Core Needle Biopsy, Surgical Biopsy) – Removing a sample of breast tissue for laboratory testing.
✅ Surgery – Lumpectomy (removing the lump) or mastectomy (removing the entire breast).
✅ Radiation Therapy – High-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
✅ Chemotherapy – Drug treatment to destroy cancer cells.
✅ Hormonal Therapy – Used for hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
✅ Targeted Therapy – Attacks specific cancer cells with fewer side effects.
✅ Fibrocystic Breast Changes – Lumpy, swollen, or tender breasts, often due to hormonal changes.
✅ Fibroadenomas – Non-cancerous lumps in young women.
✅ Breast Cysts – Fluid-filled sacs that may cause discomfort.
✅ Mastitis & Breast Infections – Common in breastfeeding women, causing pain and swelling.
✅ Gynecomastia (in men) – Enlarged breast tissue due to hormonal imbalances.
✅ Cyclic Breast Pain – Linked to the menstrual cycle.
✅ Non-Cyclic Breast Pain – Due to infections, cysts, or muscle strain.
✅ Nipple Discharge – Can be normal or a sign of infection or a tumor.
✅ Breast Reconstruction Surgery – Restores breast shape after a mastectomy.
✅ Breast Reduction Surgery – For large breasts causing back or neck pain.
✅ Breast Augmentation – Implants to increase breast size.
✔ A new lump or thickening in the breast or underarm.
✔ Changes in breast size, shape, or texture.
✔ Nipple discharge (especially bloody or unusual).
✔ Persistent breast pain or tenderness.
✔ Skin changes (redness, dimpling, or puckering).
✔ Family history of breast cancer.
Regular self-examinations, mammograms, and clinical check-ups are key to preventing and managing breast diseases.
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