Breast tumors are not always malignant! A breast cancer expert advises everyone to get a checkup as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading.

Dr. Wei Quan-Yan is a surgeon with over 15 years of experience, having performed surgery on over 10,000 people. Breast cancer surgery accounted for more than 500, while breast-related surgeries exceeded 5,000. It is stated that when most people discover lumps in their breasts that suddenly grow to large sizes, they are afraid they are “bad stuff” and avoid seeking medical attention. Males, in particular, may develop tumors; however, breast tumors that emerge are not always malignant! 

To distinguish between breast cancer subtypes and select the best course of treatment, various biomarkers are used in the diagnosis of breast cancer. HER2 positive breast cancer progresses more quickly, is more likely to relapse, and has a higher chance of spreading to internal or lymphatic organs. Drug resistance often develops, which generally results in a worse prognosis. Fortunately, preoperative complementary medicine can improve the likelihood of breast retention and help to lower postoperative complications as medical advances yearly. Preoperative complementary medicine can also assess how well tumors respond to medication, which can help choose the right medication. 

Dr. Wei Quan-Yan even exhorts everyone to work closely with the medical team after receiving a diagnosis. From preoperative complementary medicine to postoperative complementary medicine and strengthened complementary medicine, they are implemented in stages to achieve a better prognosis while also improving quality of life. 

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