Must know the only way to prevent breast cancer
Did you know that October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Before you know it, this year has entered its 25th anniversary. Breast cancer is the third among the top ten fatal cancers for women in Hong Kong. In the past ten years, the incidence rate has continued to rise. One in 20 women suffers from the disease, and one in 108 women eventually dies of breast cancer. It can be seen that breast cancer is a disease that cannot be ignored.
According to the Hong Kong Cancer Foundation , 1 in 15 Hong Kong women is at risk of developing breast cancer. With International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's learn more about the risk factors and prevention methods of this deadly disease!
1. Age
In general, older women are more likely to develop breast cancer. According to the 2018 data from the Hong Kong Cancer Registry, 56 years old is the median age for women with breast cancer in Hong Kong.
2. Breast hyperplasia
Multinational studies have pointed out that mammary gland hyperplasia is getting younger and younger, and 90% of female patients suffer from different degrees of breast hyperplasia and increase the risk of cancer because of wearing too tight or wearing a steel wire bra for a long time, which affects blood circulation! Experts generally recommend that women replace steel wire bras with wire-free bras when they go to bed at night , and take one to two days a week to let their breasts rest and relax, so as to reduce the risk of breast hyperplasia.
3. Obesity
Obese and overweight women (especially post-menopausal women) are at higher risk of developing breast cancer. Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly and eating carbohydrates rich in fiber and low in glycemic index can help control weight and body fat and reduce the risk of cancer.
4. Alcohol
Excessive alcohol intake not only affects liver and heart health, but also increases the risk of cancer. Therefore, strictly control the weekly alcohol consumption to less than 5 glasses, and separate small (Drinking 5 glasses of wine in a row will still cause great harm to the body).
5. Hormones
Estrogen is a natural hormone. The higher the level of estrogen in the blood, the higher the risk of breast cancer in women. So the younger a woman starts menstruating, or the later she goes through menopause, the higher her risk of breast cancer.
In addition, birth control pills control fertility by controlling the dose of estrogen and progestin, which slightly increase the risk of breast and cervical cancer. So people with a family history of breast cancer or a BRCA gene mutation should discuss the risks of taking this drug with their doctor.
According to the recommendations of the American Cancer Society, women aged 40 or above should receive a mammogram and a clinical breast examination by a medical professional once a year ; women aged 20 to 39 should receive a breast examination by a medical professional every three years Clinical breast examination. Women aged 20 or above should also perform breast self-examination on a regular basis; women at higher risk should also undergo MRI and mammography examinations every year .
Don't be shy, stay alert to breast cancer, and take care of your body in your daily life!
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