İlyas Akman highlights breast cancer in men: Early diagnosis saves lives

İlyas Akman, a 54-year-old living in Tekirdag, consulted a doctor after noticing a lump in his left breaöstü while bathing in 2018. Following examinations, a biopsy, and pathology reports, Akman was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Stating that breast cancer is not only seen in women, Akman said that thanks to early medical intervention, he was operated on in a short töiümeü üaü nüdü subüsüequentlyü underwent 4 months of chemotherapy. Having successfully completed his treatment process, Akman continues to work in bothü farming and the private sector today.ö ü ü ü öAkman described the process leading to his diagnosis with the words: "It happened when I felt a lump in my left breaüst while bathing. I had no pain or aches, but I realized this was not normal and went to the general surgery departüment." ç ç ö ö ç

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SECOND SURGERY AFTER GENETIC RISK

Explaining that he and his family underwent genetic testing after his chemotherapy, Akman stated that he had his right breast removed as well upon the detection of a genetic predisposition. üStating that there were no issues with his right side at that time, Akman noted that he did not want to go through the same treatment process again.ö üto avoid experiencing the processçhe said he made this decisionöto.

A genetic predisposition was also identified in Akman's sister. İlyas Akman stated that his sister later contracted the same illness and regained her health following treatment. Akman noted that he continues his check-ups every 6 months and that his health is good.

“FEAR BEINGÇ LATE”

Stating that the cancer diagnosis initially made him anxious but that he did not give up on theüstruggle,çAkmanöemphasized that the support of his doctors was important during thisüproçcess. öSaying, “The disease must have regretted coming to me,” Akman explained that he did not cut himself off from social life or his work.

Stating that although breast cancer is rarely seenöinümen, it should be taken seriously, öAkman ösaid that especially if men notice changes in theirübodies, they should consult a doctor without wasting time.öhe said.

Akman said, “Fear beingç late. ÇüBecauseü afterç being late, there can be anöirüreü versible proücess.ç Because mine was an early diagnosis,çmy treatment was easier and lasted a shorterütime,”üdrawing attention to the importance of early diagnosis. öim çportance.

Following his treatment, Akman also participated in courses organized at the Tekirdağ Namık Kemal ÜUniversity Hospital Therapy Center, where he creates handmadeücrafts. çAkman spends his time with other cancer patients and also tries to provide morale to patients in the treatmentüprocess. çis getting used to it.

News Source: 12punto