October is the month of awareness for the early detection of breast cancer, which can affect any woman, even though the risk increases with age.
Some of the factors that increase your chances of getting breast cancer are:
- early onset of menstruation
- adult pregnancies
- I was overweight after menopause
- consumption of alcohol and tobacco
- lack of physical activity
- genetics (if there were any ancestors affected by this disease)
- overweight and obesity, especially in menopause
- taking contraceptives by the doctor uncontrollably
Some common signs:
- Gland or grain in the breast or under the armpit
- change in shape or size of the breast
- change in the skin of your breasts. such as potholes or traction
- redness, swelling in the breasts, around them or under the armpit
- insertion of the nipple
- fluid leak from the nipple
- crust or scales on the nipple
- small acne on or around the breast
- persistent pain in part of your breast, or under your armpit.
Foods not to be consumed in order to prevent disease or to appear a second time:
- fried foods
- white sugar
- red meat
- salt
- canned foods
- sausage
- cheerleaders
- alcohol
How Breast Cancer Is Detected:
1. Monthly breast self-examination , which is recommended once a month starting at age 20. After menstruation, rotational movements are performed manually by controlling the breasts, up to the upper chest and armpits.
2. Clinical examination , examination through medical staff, advised once a year.
3. Mammography , to be performed at least once every two years from age 35-40, catches cancer at very early stages. It is advised to perform when the breasts are not swollen and do not hurt.
For more additional information, you can click this article for 10 signs of low-profile breast cancer, or this brochure from the Institute of Public Health on various questions about cancer.
Source: Ministry of Health, Institute of Public Health and Women's Health
