Fertility and Breast Cancer: Navigating Reproductive Health Options During Treatment
March 2, 2024
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Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women around the world. Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. It’s important to understand the different types of breast cancer and the treatments available to best manage the disease. One type of breast cancer is PR positive breast cancer. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of PR positive breast cancer, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
PR positive breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that is caused by the presence of a protein called progesterone receptor (PR). This protein is found in the cells of the breast and helps to regulate the growth of the cells. When a person has PR positive breast cancer, it means that the cancer cells contain a higher-than-normal amount of PR.
The symptoms of PR positive breast cancer can vary from person to person, but some common symptoms include:
* A lump in the breast
* Swelling in the breast
* Nipple discharge
* Changes in the size or shape of the breast
* Pain in the breast
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to contact your doctor for further evaluation.
The diagnosis and treatment of PR positive breast cancer typically involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Surgery is often used to remove the cancerous cells, while radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used to kill any remaining cancer cells.
Depending on the stage of the cancer, additional treatments such as hormone therapy may also be recommended. Hormone therapy is used to reduce the amount of PR in the body, which can help slow the growth of the cancer cells.
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