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Ca of Breast
Ca of Breast
On Breast Cancer
By Ms. Manasi A. Chaskar.
F.Y.M.Sc. Nursing
Learning objectives
1. To know the meaning of breast cancer & its types.
2. Discuss the anatomy & physiology of mammary gland.
3. Describe the classifications of breast cancer.
4. Discuss the etiology & risk factors of breast cancer.
5. Explain pathophysiology of breast cancer.
6. Identify the symptoms of breast cancer.
7. Know various diagnostic findings for detecting breast
cancer.
8. Discuss various treatment strategies for treating breast
cancer
9. Demonstrate breast self examination. Discuss health
education for post operative and post chemo recepient
patient.
What Do You Mean By tumor?
1. New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit) Present, lump in left breast 2.4*2*1.6cm in size,
approximately 4.5 cm away from nipple.
7. Any change in the size or the shape of the breast Lump observed ; change in shape, tenderness