Oga Chemist

28/11/2024

You deserve it!

25/10/2024

Breast Cancer Management:

Early Detection:

1. Monthly self-examination
2. Annual mammography (40+ years)
3. Clinical breast examination (CBE)

Diagnosis:

1. Biopsy (core needle or excisional)
2. Imaging (mammography, ultrasound, MRI)

Staging:

1. TNM system (Tumor, Node, Metastasis)
2. Stage 0-IV

Treatment:

Surgery:

1. Lumpectomy (breast-conserving)
2. Mastectomy (total or partial)

Radiation Therapy:

1. External beam radiation
2. Brachytherapy

Systemic Therapy:

1. Chemotherapy
2. Hormonal therapy (tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors)
3. Targeted therapy (HER2+)
4. Immunotherapy

Adjuvant Therapy:

1. Post-surgery treatment to prevent recurrence

Reconstruction:

1. Breast reconstruction surgery
2. Prosthetics
3. Follow-up Care:

1. Regular check-ups
2. Surveillance imaging
3. Survivorship care plan

Types of Breast Cancer:

1. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
2. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)
3. Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC)
4. HER2-positive
5. Triple-negative

Risk Factors:

1. Family history
2. BRCA1/2 mutations
3. Dense breasts
4. Radiation exposure
5. Hormone replacement therapy

Prevention:

1. Healthy lifestyle
2. Screening
3. Risk reduction medications
4. Prophylactic mastectomy (high-risk individuals)

19/10/2024

Here's how to check your Breasts yourself at home!

16/10/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Join the fight against breast cancer!

1 in 8 women will face breast cancer in their lifetime
Early detection saves lives
Support research, screening, and survivors

Wear pink, share your story, and spread hope!

TOGETHER, WE CAN:

Increase awareness and education
Support life-saving research
Empower survivors and thrivers
Honor loved ones lost

TAKE ACTION:

Schedule your mammogram
Perform self-exams
Support breast cancer research

WEAR PINK. SHARE LOVE. FIGHT BREAST CANCER.

01/10/2024

Happy New Month

29/09/2024

Love Your Heart, Take Care of It!

Today is World Heart Day, a reminder to prioritize our heart health and well-being. Let's make a promise to:

Eat heart-healthy foods
Exercise regularly
Manage stress
Get regular check-ups

Together, we can beat heart disease and stroke!

28/09/2024

Protect Pets, Protect People, Prevent Rabies!

Today is World Rabies Day, a reminder that rabies is still a deadly threat to humans and animals worldwide. Let's work together to:

Vaccinate our pets
Raise awareness about rabies prevention
Support global efforts to eliminate rabies

26/09/2024

25/09/2024

Happy World Pharmacists Day 2024!

We celebrate our dedicated pharmacists who ensure your health and well-being.

Thank you for trusting us with your care!