Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women all over the world. Its risk is also seen increasing rapidly in India. If any kind of lump or something unusual is seen in the breast, then consult a doctor about it in time. Health experts say, usually the risk of breast cancer increases in women after menopause, but there is a need to be cautious about its risks from an early age.
All women should keep checking their breasts regularly. If any kind of lump or something unusual is seen in the breast, then be careful.
Recently, actress Hina Khan told that she has stage three breast cancer. In such a situation, the question arises whether people of 20-30 years of age can also be at risk of this? What are the reasons that can increase the risk of breast cancer in young people? Let's know about this?
Regular screening is important
The American Cancer Association advises all women to regularly self-examine for cancer and get mammogram screening. If you think you are too young to get breast cancer, then you need to be careful here. Health experts say that although cases of breast cancer are rare in women in the age of 20-30, but the way lifestyle and eating habits are being disturbed, its dangers cannot be ignored now.
What do experts say?
Dr. Liva Andrejeva-Wright, a radiologist and breast imaging specialist at Yale Medicine, says, cases of breast cancer are being diagnosed even in women of 20 and younger age.
Some types of breast cancer are being seen more in young women. Although breast cancer is usually diagnosed in women of post-menopausal age, we need to be cautious about its risks from youth. Dr. Liva says, I have diagnosed breast cancer even in women of 20 years of age.
11% cases under the age of 45
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 11% of all breast cancer cases are reported under the age of 45. Every year more than 1,000 women under the age of 40 die of breast cancer. If cancer is diagnosed in time, it can be treated and the patient's chances of survival can increase.
Dr. Andrejeva-Wright, a radiologist at Yale Medicine, says that you should definitely consult a doctor about at what age you should start mammograms. If you see any kind of change in the breast, if there is a lump, then tell your doctor. Timely clinical examination and imaging can help detect the risk of cancer.
What are the reasons for increasing cancer at a young age?
Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast start growing abnormally. This is often due to changes in the DNA in the cells. Although the exact reason why this happens is not clear, researchers believe that conditions such as hormones, environmental factors and genetics may increase its risk. About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are associated with inherited gene mutations.
Apart from this, some habits can also increase its risk.
Not being physically active.
Being obese or overweight after menopause.
Taking hormone replacement therapy for more than 5 years.
Not breastfeeding the child.
Problems with alcohol and smoking.
Sleeping late at night, which can cause hormonal changes.
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