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Breast cancer surgery is intended to remove cancerous cells from your breast. A treatment to install breast implants or reconstruct a breast from your own tissue (flap surgery) may be done at the same time or at a later date for people who want breast reconstruction.

The majority of stages of breast cancer are treated with surgery, including:

• A high risk of breast cancer. People who have a high risk of breast cancer due to a strong family history of the disease, certain noncancerous breast biopsy results, or a gene mutation may choose to undergo a preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy with or without rapid breast reconstruction.
• Non-invasive breast cancer that is If you have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), you can have a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy, or you can have a mastectomy with or without reconstruction.
• Breast cancer in its early stages. Small breast cancers are usually treated with a lumpectomy or mastectomy, with or without reconstruction of the breast, followed by radiation and, in rare cases, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy.
• Breast cancers that are larger. Larger cancers may be treated by mastectomy, though chemotherapy, hormone treatment, or targeted therapy may be utilized beforehand to allow a lumpectomy to be performed. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy may be suggested in addition to standard care.
• Breast cancer that has progressed locally. Chemotherapy, hormone treatment, or targeted therapy are frequently used to reduce tumors that have spread to numerous lymph nodes and make surgery more successful. Mastectomy or lumpectomy, followed by radiation therapy, may be used to eliminate these malignancies.
• Breast cancer that recurs. Additional surgery may be required to remove breast cancer that has returned after first treatment. It’s possible that other therapies will be suggested.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Toufic Ata
Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery

Breast cancer begins in the breast and spreads to other parts of the body. When cells multiply uncontrollably, cancer develops.

It’s critical to remember that the majority of breast lumps are benign and not cancerous (malignant). Breast tumors that aren’t cancerous are abnormal growths that don’t spread outside of the breast. Although benign breast lumps are not life threatening, they can raise a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Any lump or change in your breast should be evaluated by a health care specialist to see if it’s benign or malignant (cancer) and if it’ll alter your cancer risk in the future.

Where does breast cancer begin?

• The ducts that deliver milk to the nipple are where most breast tumors start (ductal cancers)
• Some of them begin in the glands that produce breast milk (lobular cancers)
• Other kinds of breast cancer, such as phyllodes tumor and angiosarcoma, are less common.
• A small percentage of breast tumors begin in other tissues. Sarcomas and lymphomas are malignancies that aren’t typically thought of as breast cancers.

Types of breast cancer

Breast cancer comes in numerous forms, the most frequent of which are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive carcinoma. Others, such as phyllodes tumors and angiosarcoma, are rare.

Breast cancer cells are examined for proteins termed estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2 after a biopsy. In the lab, the tumor cells are also examined closely to determine the grade. Treatment options can be influenced by the specific proteins discovered and the tumor grade.

Learn more about breast cancer in the next blog.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Toufic Ata
Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery

It is preferable to eat 3 main meals and 2 snacks between them. Main meals are with the family and snacks are fresh vegetables four hours before lunch.

Seafood products (fish or shrimp) should be eaten at least twice a week (friedor grilled).

Eat plenty of fiber (such as vegetables and fruits) to avoid constipation. And treat constipation, if any.

To avoid eating a lot of cabbage, as too much cabbage negatively affects the thyroid gland.

Sleep early in a quiet and dark place is necessary for proper growth.

It is preferable to eat well-cooked liver (from beef or lamb) at least once a week.

It is prohibited to serve all kinds of sweets four hours before lunch. But ice cream can be given four hours after lunch, and French fries can be eaten at home for lunch.

It is forbidden to use yogurt with added flavors or fruits (because sugar is added to it during manufacture), but full-fat yogurt can be used without additives and a type of fruit can be added to it and blended at home.

Olive oil should be added to salads and other foods because it contains important healthy compounds.

All types of canned goods and ready-made chips and pre-made crackers, as well as any juices, are prohibited at any time.

Children should not be allowed to drink more than two cups of milk per day as this leads to reduce food intake at meals.

Avoid drinking cold or iced water after eating, as it causes indigestion.

All soft drinks, tea and coffee are prohibited.

To stimulate appetite, babies need to exercise and play daily.

Toys, books, or television should not be allowed during meals, as this distracts children from eating.

Meals should be fun times for the family and children should not be forced to eat. It is difficult for a child to eat while sad or crying. Eating with the family should be an enjoyable experience that increases a child’s appetite.

And it is preferable to do some tests for the child to rule out some medical problems such as iron deficiency.

Vitamins can be given to a child under the supervision of a doctor.

In the event that the doctor requests the use of high-calorie milk, it is preferable to take it after lunch and in the evening (because if the child consumes it in the morning, he may not eat well, breakfast and lunch), and the milk powder must be dissolved in the amount of water specified on the package. You should check child weight with your doctor.

Prefers higher-calorie foods (such as foods fried in butter and peanut butter)

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Mohamed Abbas
Specialist- Pediatrics & Neonatology

How is iron deficiency treated?

By taking iron medicine (syrup or tablets) until iron deficiency is treated and iron stores in the body are filled.

Iron-rich foods:

• Meat: beef or lamb, especially liver
• Poultry: chicken, turkey, duck, especially liver
• Fish, especially sardines and anchovies
• Green Vegetables
• Legumes like beans, peas, and beans

Important Notes:

• Liver is the best source of iron.
• Iron absorption from plant foods is more difficult than from animal foods.
• Lemon and orange help iron absorption.
• To help iron absorption, vitamin C can be taken with iron (after doctor consultation).
• Tea and coffee are strictly prohibited.
• Do not take iron medicine with (antacids or calcium) at the same time. Space them for 2-3 hours to get the full benefit of each medication.

The following foods should be avoided for at least two hours before and after consuming iron: cheese, yogurt, eggs, milk, spinach, bread, rice, pasta, whole grains and bran.

Therefore, it is preferable to take iron medicine three hours after lunch with lemon or orange juice and not to eat anything after it for two hours.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Mohamed Abbas
Specialist- Pediatrics & Neonatology

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chickenpox. It generates a rash with small, fluid-filled blisters that is irritating. People who have never had chickenpox or who have not been vaccinated against it are highly contagious. Children can now be protected against chickenpox with the use of a vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States recommends routine vaccination (CDC).

Symptoms

Chickenpox infection causes an itchy blister rash that emerges 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and lasts about five to ten days. The following signs and symptoms may emerge one to two days before the rash:

• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Fever
• Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)

The chickenpox rash goes through three stages after it appears:

• Papules are raised pink or red pimples that appear over a period of time.
• Vesicles are small fluid-filled blisters that form in about a day and then burst and leak.
• Crusts and scabs form on top of the damaged blisters and take several days to heal.

Causes

The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox infection. Direct touch with the rash can cause it to spread. When a person with chickenpox coughs or sneezes and you inhale the air droplets, it can spread.

Prevention

The best approach to avoid chickenpox (varicella) is to get vaccinated. According to the CDC, roughly 98 percent of persons who take both of the required doses of the vaccine are completely protected against the virus. When the vaccine does not provide complete protection, the severity of chickenpox is greatly reduced.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaal
Consultant – Pediatrics

Breast cancer surgery is a crucial part of breast cancer treatment that entails surgically removing the malignancy. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy are all options for treating breast cancer.

Breast cancer surgery can comprise a variety of procedures, including:

• The entire breast is removed in surgery (mastectomy)
• A piece of the breast tissue is removed during surgery (lumpectomy)
• Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the area
• After a mastectomy, surgery is performed to reconstruct the breast.

Risk

Although breast cancer surgery is a relatively safe operation, it does include a minor risk of consequences, which include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Collection of fluid at the operative site (seroma)
• Pain
• Permanent scarring
• Loss of or altered sensation in the chest and reconstructed breasts
• Wound healing problems
• Arm swelling (lymphedema)
• Risks related to the medicine (anesthesia) used to put you in a sleep-like state during surgery, such as confusion, muscle aches and vomiting

What’s after the surgery?

• You should expect to be brought to a recovery room where your blood pressure, pulse, and respiration will be monitored.
• Cover the operation site with a dressing (bandage).
• Underarm soreness, numbness, and a pinching sensation are all possible symptoms.
• Get instructions on how to take care of yourself at home, including how to care for your incision and drains, how to recognize signs of infection, and how to follow activity limitations.
• Discuss when you should start wearing a bra or a breast prosthesis with your healthcare provider.
• Prescriptions for pain relievers and potentially antibiotics will be supplied to you.
• Return to your regular eating routine.
• After surgery, shower the next day

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Toufic Ata
Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery