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Oncologist Didenko named factors that increase the risk of developing breast cancer
Proper nutrition, giving up bad habits and regular check-ups will help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Head of the Department of Diagnostics and Treatment of Breast and Reproductive System Diseases of the First Oncology Center of the State Clinical Hospital. Yudina Vera Didenko.
World Breast Cancer Day is celebrated annually on October 15. The goal is to talk about how to prevent diseases and encourage women to pay more attention to their health.
According to Didenko, it is impossible to prevent breast cancer 100%, but you can reduce the risk of its development. For example, if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
In particular, Didenko advised to give up fast food, fatty, fried and smoked foods. These products have a negative effect on the body and contribute to excessive weight gain. Nutrition should be balanced with the necessary content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
The expert urged people not to forget to undergo regular self-diagnosis and preventive examinations. Women under 40 are recommended to undergo an ultrasound examination annually, and from 40 years of age it is recommended to undergo a mammogram every two years.
The expert noted: "The risk of developing this disease is increased by certain gene mutations" and "We look at whether close female relatives, such as mothers or grandmothers, have breast cancer."
Head of the Department of Diagnostics and Treatment of Breast and Reproductive System Diseases, City Clinical Hospital No. 1, Oncology Center. Yudina Breast size does not affect the risk of cancer, it can occur with both large and small breasts. The so-called density of breast tissue plays an important role. There is a risk of high density, especially in perimenopausal age.
Earlier, the Russian woman had the first signs of breast cancer. Water coming out of the nipple is considered an alarming symptom. Dense nodules also appear in the mammary glands. It can reach 5 cm in diameter, but does not cause pain when palpated.