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Life After Breast Cancer TreatmentBreast Cancer and Family History: Explore the link between breast cancer and family history. Discuss the importance of knowing one’s family history, genetic counseling, and screening recommendations for individuals with a family history of breast cancer.Types of breast cancer: An explanation of the different types of breast cancer, such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive breast cancer.Symptoms of breast cancer: A description of the most common signs of breast cancer, such as a lump or thickening in the breast, changes in breast size or shape, and nipple discharge.What is Breast Cancer?

Symptoms of breast cancer: A description of the most common signs of breast cancer, such as a lump or thickening in the breast, changes in breast size or shape, and nipple discharge.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Recognizing the Signs Early

Breast cancer is a complex disease that can manifest in various ways, making early detection crucial for successful treatment. Understanding the common signs and symptoms of breast cancer can empower individuals to seek prompt medical attention and improve their chances of survival. Here’s a deep dive into the symptoms of breast cancer:

Lump or Thickening in the Breast: The most common symptom of breast cancer is the presence of a lump or thickening in the breast tissue. This lump may feel different from the surrounding breast tissue and may or may not be painful.

Changes in Breast Size or Shape: Breast cancer can cause changes in the size or shape of the breast. This can manifest as swelling, distortion, or asymmetry of the breast.

Nipple Discharge: Nipple discharge, especially if it is bloody or occurs without squeezing the nipple, can be a sign of breast cancer. However, not all nipple discharge is a cause for concern, as it can also be caused by other conditions.

Changes in the Skin of the Breast: Breast cancer can cause changes in the skin of the breast, such as redness, dimpling, or puckering. These changes may resemble the texture of an orange peel.

Nipple Changes: Changes in the appearance of the nipple, such as inversion (turning inward), scaling, or crusting, can be a sign of breast cancer.

Breast Pain: While breast cancer is not typically associated with pain, some women may experience breast pain or tenderness as a symptom.

Swelling in the Armpit or Collarbone Area: Breast cancer can cause swelling in the lymph nodes located in the armpit or collarbone area. This swelling may be the first sign of breast cancer spreading to these lymph nodes.

Changes in Breast Sensation: Some women with breast cancer may experience changes in sensation in the breast, such as numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation.

These symptoms can also be caused by other conditions, such as cysts or infections. However, if you notice any of these symptoms, especially if they persist or worsen over time, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation. Early detection and treatment can significantly improve the outcome of breast cancer.

Our Values

Values are an integral part of our foundation. With every decision, we ensure that we follow:

Integrity

Integrity is the living up to legal, moral and ethical principles in the conduct of HI-Eisai Pharmaceutical Inc. business. It means that each employee embodies the value of integrity, and therefore represents the company in honesty and rectitude in all the ways they do their work.

It is expected that each employee would make decisions guided by good judgement, not just for one‘s self, but for HI-Eisai as the company. An employee who acts with integrity ensures that he has understanding of the principles by which the company operates, and in situations where he lacks clarity, will actively seek guidance.

Respect

The company is committed to ensure that it maintains a safe, inclusive, and healthy working environment that promotes productivity among employees. All employees are expected to show respect to fellow employees, customers, and patients, regardless of differences in gender, culture, backgrounds, and beliefs. Leaders in the organization are likewise expected to promote inclusivity with their teams, and shall not tolerate any discriminatory and offensive actions.

Accountability

Accountability at work means assuming responsibility for the business outcome and how that is achieved. It means that every employee, in whichever position, are equally responsible for the decisions and actions they make for the company. It is likewise, the responsibility of each employee to report, any knowledge of misconduct or potential violation to the company‘s rules and regulations.

Patient-Centric

At the heart of the company‘s operation are the patients. This means that every decision to be made, considers the potential impact and benefit to the patients. As such, the company commits itself in ensuring that business objectives align with its principle of human health care or hhc. The programs created and implemented are based on how well they could contribute to improving patients‘ lives.

For field-based employees, being patient-centric means that the focus of engagements with customers are on understanding patient needs as well as providing these stakeholders with comprehensive information on how HI-Eisai‘s products can support their patients goals.

For each employee, being patient-centric means taking on their responsibilities with care and consideration on how it impacts the patients experience, be it by making relevant information readily available for the doctors; or by ensuring access and availability to the medicines we offer.

Excellence

As a patient-centric company, we define Excellence by the outstanding quality of our work to improve patients‘ lives. Each employee is expected to consistently demonstrate work ethics that align to our values, policies, and our desire to provide above standard service. The company is committed in ensuring that all actions are in compliance with legal requirements.

Being excellent means that every employee passionately strives to be better and participates in the company‘s initiatives to develop their members in terms of knowledge, skills, and behavior, which will support a continuously improving, responsible and performance-driven workforce.

Our Vision

To be a successful and sustainable business in the Philippines by driving innovation and providing solutions to address unmet healthcare needs fueled by high-performing employees who deliver meaningful value and experience to patients and their families.

Our Mission

We give first thought to patients and their families, and to increasing the benefits health care provides.

Unit 2, 22nd Floor, Tower 6789, 6789 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

+63 28887 5160