What are the nursing measures for breast cancer

What are the nursing measures for breast cancer?

1. For breast cancer with a clear diagnosis, the first thing to consider is whether surgical treatment is needed. There are many surgical methods, including breast removal, improved radical surgery, and even regional resection of breast cancer.

2. To prevent edema of the affected arm, the affected upper limb should be raised with a soft pillow after surgery, and the upper limb should be massaged distally to promote venous and lymphatic return. It is absolutely forbidden to measure blood pressure, inject or draw blood on the operated arm to avoid aggravating circulatory disorders.

3. Nursing is more about psychology and personal psychological adjustment. That is to say, breast cancer itself requires more care because it is a typical female tumor and is more special. During medication, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, remember to exercise. This is the first issue.

Breast cancer types are divided into several types

According to its pathological type, there are four main types: non-invasive cancer, generally understood as the tumor has not exceeded the ductal lining, mostly in the early stage, including ductal carcinoma, nipple eczematoid breast cancer, lobular carcinoma in situ, etc., the tumor is in the early stage and the prognosis is usually good; invasive cancer is the most common type, invasive cancer is divided into invasive non-special cancer and special cancer, invasive non-special cancer is the most common. Breast cancer types can generally be divided into several types according to the characteristics of tumor cells.

How to prevent breast cancer?

Mainly include: marriage at the right age and breastfeeding. During breastfeeding, the flushing of breast milk on the mammary duct epithelium is considered the best way and means to prevent breast cancer.

How to effectively prevent breast cancer mainly starts from the following aspects: ensure adequate sleep and proper exercise. Establish a good lifestyle, adjust the rhythm of life, and maintain a comfortable mood. Prevention of breast cancer should start from daily life.