All that you need to know about breast cancer: prevention – symptoms – early detection steps – treatment methods
Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases, with approximately 1 in every 12 women developing breast cancer in her lifetime. The best way to confront the disease is early detection and self-examination, so have a check-up, don’t be late.
Prevention methods through lifestyle:
– Sports
– A healthy diet (which includes especially vegetables) / weight control
– Reducing harmful use of alcohol
– Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke
– Avoid prolonged use of hormones
– Avoid excessive exposure to radiation
– Prolonged breastfeeding
Symptoms:
- A lump or thickening in the breast
- A change in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
- Redness or wrinkled skin
- The appearance of abnormal secretions
Early detection steps:
- Monthly self-examination and breast examination once every three years after the age of 20
- Medical examination once a year after the age of 40
- Ultrasound examination under the age of 35
Among the methods of treatment:
- Systemic treatment (anti-cancer drugs given orally or intravenously)
- Radiation therapy to control the disease in the breast, lymph nodes and surrounding areas
- Chemotherapy: Medicines are used to destroy fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells.
- Surgical intervention
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