Today, I will be sharing with you some of the causes and symptoms of breast cancer. Also i will be talking about seven (7) important ways you can prevent breast cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) trusted source, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.
According to ACS statistics, approximately 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2019. Breast cancer can also be diagnosed in men. The AEC also estimates that more than 2,600 men will be diagnosed in 2019 and about 500 men will die from the disease.
Cancer occurs when changes, called mutations, take place in the genes that regulate cell growth. Mutations allow cells to divide and multiply uncontrollably. Breast cancer is cancer that develops in the cells of the breast. As a rule, cancer develops either in the lobules or in the mammary ducts. The lobules are the glands that produce milk and the ducts are the pathways that bring milk from the glands to the nipple. Cancer can also occur in the fatty tissue or fibrous connective tissue of your breast. Uncontrolled cancer cells often invade other healthy breast tissue and can migrate to the lymph nodes under the arms. Lymph nodes are a primary route that helps cancer cells move to other parts of the body Symptoms of breast cancer In its early stages, breast cancer cannot cause symptoms.
In many cases, a tumor may be too small to be felt, but an abnormality can still be seen on a mammogram. When a tumor is felt, the first sign is usually a new breast lump that did not exist before. However, not all lumps are cancerous. Any type of breast cancer can cause various symptoms. Many of these symptoms are similar, but some may be different. Symptoms of the most common types of breast cancer are: A piece of breast or thickened tissue that feels different from the surrounding tissue and has recently developed Chest pain Red, itchy skin all over the chest Swelling in all or part of your chest A nipple discharge different from that of breast milk Peel, flake or peel the skin of the nipple or breast A sudden and inexplicable change in the shape or size of your breast Changes the appearance of your breast skin A lump or swelling under the arm If you have any of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean that you have breast cancer. For example, chest pain or a lump in the chest can be caused by a benign cyst. However, if you find a bump in the chest or have other symptoms, you should consult your doctor for further examination. Prevention Research shows that lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of breast cancer, even in high-risk women. How to reduce your risk: 1. Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer. The general recommendation - based on research into the effects of alcohol on the risk of breast cancer - is to limit yourself to less than one drink a day, as even small amounts increase the risk. 2. Don't smoke. There is evidence of a link between smoking and the risk of breast cancer, especially in premenopausal women. 3. Check your weight. Obesity or obesity increases the risk of breast cancer. This is especially true if obesity occurs later in life, especially after menopause. 4. Be physically active. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight, which prevents breast cancer. Most healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week and at least twice a week of strength training. 5. Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding could play a role in preventing breast cancer. The longer you breastfeed, the greater the protective effect. 6. Limit the dose and duration of hormone therapy. Hormone therapy combined for more than three to five years increases the risk of breast cancer. If you are taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms, ask your doctor for other options. You may be able to treat your symptoms with non-hormonal therapies and medications. If you think the benefits of short-term hormone therapy outweigh the risks, use the lowest dose that is right for you and continue to let your doctor monitor the amount of time you take hormones. 7. Avoid radiation and pollution. Medical imaging methods such as computer tomography use high doses of radiation. Although more studies are needed, some research suggests a link between breast cancer and cumulative radiation exposure over your lifetime. Reduce your exposure by performing such tests only when absolutely necessary. Please take these precautionary measures seriously, to avoid this deadly disease. Also raise awareness, educate and tell others about this disease by sharing to your friends. ***prbxselfnetwork***
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