Usual Clinic Hours 惯常门诊时间

 

惯常门诊时间表 Usual Clinic Hours

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Mon. to Sat.  星期一 至 星期六****   = *         8.30 am to 12.00 noon, 
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Public Holiday 公共假期 ********       = ******8.30 am to 12.00 noon
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Sunday  星期天                                      =                      Closed 
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Combination of Eastern & Western Medicine

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Powerful Fusion of Eastern & Western Medicine

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A powerful fusion of eastern and western medicine promises more effective cures. The debate on the effectiveness or otherwise of eastern and western medicines has been raging on for a long time; wisdom lies in making use of the goodness in both, and that's what integrative medicine is all about.
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The Eastern and Western medical philosophies are very different in how they regard illness and health. Like westerners are using spoon and fork in dining but chinese are using chopsticks, these is all similar about effect. Western medicine offers an accurate, scientifically evaluated and microscopic view of the disease, right down to the cellular or molecular levels. It involves tests, scans and dosages that are measured to the milligram. However, certain simple things can't be measured, and in such cases, a western diagnosis may give the patient a clean bill of health when the patient still has complaint of certain symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes in balance, as health exists where equilibrium ( defined in terms of Yin & Yang ) thrives. It functions on the principle that an imbalance in the body creates pain or illness, that is, an excess or deficiency of qi. Eastern medicines target symptoms, bring the body back into equilibrium and restore the patient's sense of well being, thus enabling the body to battle chronic complaints as well.
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Recent interest in integrative East West Medicine shows that there are benefits in integrative treatments in some of the chronic diseases and those that may not be managed by Western medicine, for example, chronic back pain, joint pains, cancer, hypertension and diabetes.
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Recent studies by most of the hospitals in China and General Hospital in Beijing on lung cancer patients found that those who had integrative treatment reported a 20 percent higher survival rate than those who relied on Western medicine alone.
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Combining the benefits of the east and the west has proven to be a more potent way of battling illnesses. Integrative medicine may just be the path to prompt relief and effective treatment of all ailments !!!

Cold Laser Therapy

What is Cold Laser Therapy & the History ?
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Cold laser ( or solf laser, LLLT ) is a kind of healing light. The word 'Laser' is an acronym that stand for "Light Amplification by Simulated Emission of Radiation". The technology of low intensity laser therapy has been in use worldwide over the past thirty years. However, in the last decade, it has made significant advances with regard to engineering, development of protocols and the effective treatment of many medical conditions. Although the theory behind laser technology was first described by Albert Einstein in his 1916 paper "Zur Quantum Theories der Straj;img", it wasn't until July 7th of 1960 that the first working model of a laser was presented by Theodore Maiman. Maiman used a ruby crystal with a mirror on one end and a half-mirror on the other to produced an intense millisecond beam of pure, visible red light that was capable, in that ultra-short time, of drilling a neat hole through a stack of razor blades. Ironically, the initial name of this technology was "Light Oscillation by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" which resulted in the unfortunate acronym "Loser".
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Eight years later, the first use of laser therapy in medicine was in the fields of ophthalmology and dermatology, but it was soon found that lasers could be used in many fields of medicine to treat a whole host of conditions.
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These applications increased in direct proportion to the development of other types of lasers, each with their own characteristic wavelength of light and their own particular absorption characteristics. In 1961, the helium-neon (HeNe) and neodymium-yttrium aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers were developed. In 1962, the argon laser appeared, followed in 1964 by the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. In late 1964, semiconductor laser sources were being developed, including the first gallium arsenide laser chip.
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The ruby laser, with a visible red beam, is still primarily used in dermatology, along with the argon laser. The helium-neon, with a visible orange/red beam, is typically used as an aiming beam for the invisible light lasers and has gained fame as one of the most used laser systems until very recently. The aluminum-garnet also is used in LLLT, as its wavelength characteristics give it deep penetration.
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Conventional lasers produce heat and other effects in tissue which cause permanent changes in the irradiated tissue, such as cutting, vaporization and coagulation. This could be called high energy level treatment. Because it is being performed with a laser, it could also called high energy level laser treatment.
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It was discovered by Dr. Endre' Mester, the grandfather of what he termed 'laser biostimulations', that lower-powered beams could stimulate healing effects in tissues. Starting in 1968, Dr. Mester used several types of lasers at low power to study their effects on the way different cells and tissues behaved. This was followed with animal research in 1969, and in late 1969 he first published his, by now, well known work on the use of low-reactive level laser therapy -- Cold Laser Therapy -- to induce healing in non-healing or slow-to heal ulcers.
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In the late 1970s, the first commercially available therapeutic lasers appeared. They featured a helium-neon laser with a fiber-optic cable, were billed as "Soft Lasers", and were mostly used by cosmetologists. In the early 1980s, gallium arsenide lasers came onto the scene and have gained in popularity as the laser of choice. Each of these different laser types produce a unique wavelength of light, each with its own characteristic effect on the body. The newest generation lasers used in Cold Laser therapy often use a combination of technologies and wavelengths of light to maximize the benficial effects.
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What kind of disorders can be treated by Cold Laser ?
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Because Cold Laser Therapy is so effective at decreasing inflammation, while stimulating immune function and wound healing, it can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions.
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Is Cold Laser an Acupuncture Treatment ?
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No, this is the part that most people confused. Cold Laser therapy itself is not an acupuncture treatment, but if it is applied base on the theory of acupuncture 'acupoints' it can be called as 'Laser Acupuncture' and is the optimum acupuncture method for needle phobia. Otherwise the correct terms for laser therapy are Cold laser, Soft laser or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT).

Insomnia

What is Insomnia ?
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Insomnia is the habitual state of being unable to fall asleep or of awakening and being unable to return to sleep.
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Which Parts of the Body Involved ?
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All body cells, especially the central nervous system.
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What is the Causes of Insomnia ?
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Anxiety caused by stress or depression, that is usually characterized by early-morning wakefulness, overactivity of the thyroid gland, sexual problems such as lack of a sex partner or other sexual disoders, noisy environment (including a snoring partner). Allergies and early-morning wheezing. Heart or lung conditions that cause shortness of breath when lying down. Painful disorders, such a fibromyositis or arthritis. Urinary or gastrointestinal problems that require urination or bowel movements during the night. Consumption of stimulants, such as coffee, tea or cola drinks. Use of some medications, including dextramphetamines or cortisone drugs. Erratic work hours. New environment or location. Jet lag after travel. Lack of physical exercise, Alcoholism, drugs abuse, including overuse of sleep-inducing drugs and withdrawal from addictive substances.
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What is the Sign & Symptoms of Insomnia ?
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The most common type is the patient unable to fall asleep at bed time, this is a symptom of anxiety. The second type is one of the waking up frequently at night ( brief sleep followed by wakefulness ). The third type is normal sleep until very early in the morning around 3am or 4am, then remaining awake through the night, this is usually a symptom of depression.
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Is there any Risk Factor Increase with ?
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Yes, risk increases with stress, obesity and smoking.
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How to Prevent Insomnia ?
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Establish a lifestyle that fosters healthy sleep patterns. Seek ways to minimize stress. Obtain medical treatment for any underlying medical disorder. Don't use stimulants for several hours before bedtime and relax in a warm bath before bedtime. Psychotherapy or counseling, if the cause is psychological.
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What is the Possible Complications of Insomnia ?
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Impaired relationships, poor work performance. Lower resistance to disease. Injury from falling asleep around machinery or while driving.
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What is the Probable Outcome ?
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Most persons can establish good sleep patterns if the underlying cause of insomnia is treated or eliminated.
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How to Treat Insomnia ?
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1) Follow your doctor's instructions, your doctor may prescribe sleep-inducing drugs for a short
time if your insomnia is a temporary type that interfering with your daily activities.
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2) Treatment for medical disorder that regularly disturbs sleep.
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3) You need to establish regular sleep patterns.
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4) Discuss with your doctor's for a course of acupuncture treatment, it is sometime very
effective in some kind of insomnia.
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5) Don't use sleeping pills given to you by friends, long-term use of sleep inducers may be
counter-productive or addictive.
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6) Go to bed as soon as once feels sleepy at night, irrespective of time.
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7) Count from 500 backwards slowly and free the mind from all thoughts.
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8) Do not be too concerned about the number of hours of sleep.
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What is the Good Activity for Insomnia Patient ?
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1) Exercise regularly to create healthy fatigue.
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2) Have sexual relations before going to sleep helps some people.
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What is the Special Diet ?
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There's no special diet, but don't eat within 3 hours of bedtime if indigestion has previously disturbed your sleep. Drinking a glass of warm milk before bedtime.

Cervix Cancer

What is Cervix Cancer ?
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Cancer of Cervix is a common but preventable cancer of the female reproductive system. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related disease and death among women worldwide. The body parts involved is the cervix ( the lower third of the uterus, which opens into the vagina ). Women of all ages can be affected but most common between ages 30 and 50. Risk increases with the frequent sexual intercourse during the teen years, multiple pregnancies, recurrent vaginal infections ( bacterial or viral such as HPV, genital herpes and genital warts ).
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What is the Signs & Symptoms ?
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In the early, easily treatable stages:
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No symptoms.
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In Later Stages:
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Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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Persistent vaginal discharge.
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Pain and bleeding after intercourse.
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In Final Stages:
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Abdominal pain.
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Leaking of feces and urine through the vagina.
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Appetite and weight loss.
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Anemia.
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How To Prevent ?
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Avoid all risks as mentioned above as much as possible.
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Obtain regular Pap smears and regular pelvic exminations and the Pap smear are very effective in detecting pre-cancerous changes or cervical cancer in its symptom-free stage. Pap smear is important at age 18 or at the beginning of regular sexual activity.
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What is the Appropriate Health Care ?
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Doctor's treatment.
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Surgery to remove the cancerous area. During early stages, this may only involve a small area of the cervix, which preserves childbearing abilities. More advanced stages may require removal of the reproductive organs and other affected tissue ( hysterectomy ).
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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy ( advanced cancer ).
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What is the Diagnostic Measures ?
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Your own observation of symptoms, especially unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
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Laboratory studies, such as a Pap smear and biopsy.
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Surgical diagnostic procedures, such as conization of the cervix.
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What is the Possible Complications ?
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If crvical cancer is not treated early, it spreads beyond the uterus to other body parts -- leading to death.
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What is the Probable Outcome ?
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It is usually curable if diagnosed before the tumor has spread ( metastasis ).
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How to Treat ?
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The best is to follow your doctor's instructions. Medicine usually is not necessary for this disorder, if it is diagnosed and treated early. If radical surgery and additional treatment are required, your doctor may prescribe anti-cancer drugs or pain relievers.
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What is the Restrictions & Special Diet ?
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There's no restrictions and special diet.
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Can Chinese Medicines Help ?
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Yes, the combination of chinese medicines has been proven very effective in many countries, especially in China and the survival rate obviously increased, but prior that proper medical treatment is necessary and after the anti-cancer treatment, chinese medicines can be used as the supplementary treatment to boost the immune system and reduce the possible side effect caused by the anti-cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Pap Smear

Why Need Pap Smear ?
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Cervix Cancer is a very common or second most common cause of cancer-related disease among women worldwide. Cervical Cancer can be diagnosed by having regular Pap Smears, so having regular Pap Smear is the most important thing a woman can do to protect herself from developing cervical cancer. It can detect early pre-cancerous cervical changes before they become cancerours. These pre-cancerous changes can be treated. Women who have regular pap smears are less likely to develop cervical cancer as they are treated early during the pre-cancer stage as no once can predict who will develop cervical cancer.
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Who Should Have A Pap Smear ?
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A woman should have a pap smear if she:
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has reached the age of 18.
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is sexually active
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has been sexually active.
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How is a Pap Smear done ?
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You have to lie on the couch on your back with your knees up and bent and your feet in strrups, then doctor or nurse will use a small metal or plastic instrument called a speculum ( or duck mouth in layperson term ) to open the vagina so that the walls of the vagina and cervix can be seen clearly. A sample of mucus and cells will be obtained from the cervix and endocervix ( opening of the cervix ) using a wooden apatula, followed by a small cervical brush, the sample of cells is evenly applied to a glass slide and sprayed with a fixative. This sample is sent to the lab for close and careful examination under a microscope by a cytologist ( a specialist trained to look at the cells and interpret a pap smear ). You may experience some discomfort during the test. However, most women feel nothing at all or may feel pressure. If you stay relaxed, it will help stop any discomfort.
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Does Post-hysterectomy Woman still need Pap Smear ?
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A woman who had her womb removed ( hysterectomy ), should still have an annual screening if she had a previous history of abnormal smear results or other lower genital tract cancer.
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Is there any upper age limit for Pap Smear ?
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No, there is no upper age limit for screening because the incidence of cancer of the cervix increases with age at a time when women may be less likely to have a Pap Smear. Diagnosis of most of these cancers occurs in women over 50 years. Therefore, a woman should continue to have regular Pap Smear even after menopause.

Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer ?

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Breast cancer is malignant growth of breast tissue that affected the nipple or fatty tissue of the breast. Breast cancer spreads to nearby lymph glands, lungs, pleura, bone ( especially the skull ), pelvis and liver. It affected mostly on women, but it may affect males in rare cases. Breast cancer is rare before age 30. The incidence increases after menopause. Risk increases with women over 50, women who have not had children or who conceived in the late fertile years, family history of breast cancer and previous benign tumors of the breast ( fibrocystic disease ).

What is the signs & Symptoms ?
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Swelling or lump in the breast.
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Vague discomfort in the breast without true pain and retraction of the nipple.
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Bloody discharge from the nipple (rare).
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Distorted breast contour and dimpled or pitted skin in the breast.
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Enlarged nodes under the arm.
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How to prevent ?
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Prevention is more important than treatment. Self breasts examination monthly for signs of cancer.
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Visit your doctor rregularly for a professional examination.
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Obtain a baseline mammograms or breasts ultrasound scan between ages 35 to 40. Have mammograms or breasts ultrasound scanning every year thereafter if you have risk factors mentioned above.
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Eat a well-balance diet that is low in fat.
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If you are pregnant, consider breast-feeding your baby. Women who have breast-fed have a lower incidence of breast cancer.
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What is the Diagnostic Measures ?
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Your own observation of symptoms.
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Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
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X-ray of the breasts and bones.
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Laboratory blood studies of hormones.
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Biopsy.
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What is the possible complications ?
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Metastasis ( spread ) to vital organs if not treated early and may have adverse reactions to anticancer drugs.
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What is the probable outcome ?
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Most breast cancer is curable if diagnosed and treated early. The 10 year survival rate among all women with breast cancer is less than 50%.

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How to treat ?
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Follow your doctor's instructions and he will did the explanation of mastectomy ( breast-cancer surgery ) and postoperative care to you.
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During treatment, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers, anti-cancer drugs, such as fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, chlorambucil, vicristine, doxorubicin or melphalan. Hormones (male and female), cortisone drugs.
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What is the postoperative activity ?
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After surgery, resume normal activities gradually. Exercise for rehabilitation following surgery will depend on how much tissue has been removed and your general physical condition.
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What is the special diet ?
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There's no special diet.
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Breast Self-Examination

Why Should You Examine Your Breasts Monthly ?
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Most breast cancer is first dicovered by women themselves. Since breast cancer found early and treated promptly has an excellent chance for cure, learning how to exmine your breasts properly can help save your life. Use the simple 3-step breast self-examination (BSE) procedure described below. *


When To Examine Your Breasts ?

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Follow the same procedure once a month about 1 week after your period, when your breasts are usually not tender or swollen. After menopause, check your breasts on the first day of each month. After a hysterectomy, consult with your doctor or clinic for an approprate time of the month. Doing a monthly self-exam will give you peace of mind, and seeing your doctor once a year will reassure you there is nothing wrong.

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3-Step Breast Self-Exam :

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1) In The Shower
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Examine your breasts during a bath or shower - hands glide easier over wet skin. With the fingers flat, move the hand gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine the left breast, left hand for the right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot or thickening.
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2) In Front Of A Mirror
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Inspect your breasts with arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in contour of each breast, such as a swelling, dimpling of skin or changes in the nipple.
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3) Lying Down On Your Back
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To examine your right breast, put a pillow or folded towel under your right shoulder. Place your right hand under your head - - this distributes breast tissue more evenly on the chest.
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With the left hand, fingers flat, press gently in small circular motions around an imaginary clock face. Begin at the outermost top of your right breast for 12 o'clock, then move to 1 o'clock, and so on around the circle back to 12. A ridge of firm tissue in the lower curve of each breast is normal. Then move in an inch, toward the nipple, and keep circling to examine every part of your breast, including the nipple. This requires at least three more circles.
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Now slowly repeat the procedure on your left breast with a pillow under your left shoulder and the left hand under your head. Notice how your breast structure feels.
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Finally, squeeze the nipple of each breast gently between thumb and index finger. Any discharge, clear or bloody, should be reported to your doctor immediately.

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What To Do If You Find A Lump Or Thickening ?
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If a lump, dimple or discharge is discovered during a self-exam, it is improtant to see your doctor as soon as possible. Don't be frightened. Most breast lumps or changes are not cancer, but only your doctor can make the diagnosis.