Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. Its risk is also seen increasing rapidly in India. If you notice any kind of lump or something unusual in the breast, then consult a doctor about it in time. Health experts say that usually the risk of breast cancer increases in women after menopause, but there is a need to be cautious about its risks from a young age.
All women should keep checking their breasts regularly. If you notice any kind of lump or something unusual in the breast, then be careful.
Recently, actress Hina Khan said that she has stage three breast cancer. In such a situation, the question arises whether people in the age group of 20-30 can also be at risk of this. What are the reasons that can increase the risk of breast cancer in younger people? Let's know about this.
Regular screening is necessary
The American Cancer Association advises all women to do regular self-examination for cancer and get mammogram screenings. If you think that 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 group of 20-30, the way lifestyle and eating habits are changing, its dangers can no longer be ignored.
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.
Some types of breast cancer are being seen more in young women. Although breast cancer is usually diagnosed in women after menopause, we need to be alert about its risks from a young age. Dr. Liva says I have diagnosed breast cancer even in women of 20 years of age.
11% of 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 in women 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 consult a doctor about at what age you should start mammograms. If you see any kind of change in the breast, or if there is a lump, then tell your doctor. Timely clinical examination and imaging can help in detecting the risk of cancer.
What are the reasons for increasing cancer at a young age?
Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast begin to grow 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.
Obesity or being overweight after menopause.
Taking hormone replacement therapy for more than 5 years.
Not breastfeeding the baby.
Alcohol-smoking problems.
Sleeping late at night can cause hormonal changes.
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