ccording to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 men and 1 in 11 women die from cancer. On mortality, cancer takes the second place after cardiovascular diseases.
As the statistics of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the last 20 years, the incidence of oncology in Kazakhstan has increased by 25%. Every year about 30 thousand new cases are detected in the country.
In the structure of morbidity, cancer is more widespread among women and in the first place is breast cancer (hereinafter referred to as breast cancer), annually on average 5 thousand women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
BREAST CANCER PREVENTION
Breast cancer is one of the cancers where self-diagnosis is very effective.
1. Regular self-examination: you should check your breasts once a month after menstruation for lumps, nodules, discharge, changes in color or shape.
2. Mammography is the “gold standard”: mammography is recommended according to screening programs (from the age of 40, every 2 years) to detect early signs of breast cancer.
3. Healthy lifestyle: avoiding smoking and alcohol, physical activity and maintaining a normal weight.
4. Healthy food: especially beneficial for breast health - broccoli, cauliflower and white cabbage, flax seeds, turmeric, red and orange vegetables, berries, walnuts, black beans, whole grain products.
5. Hormone therapy: the presence of a hereditary factor requires consultation with a physician about the possibility of hormone therapy.
6. Prophylactic mastectomy: in rare exceptional cases, with a high genetic risk of developing breast cancer, the doctor may recommend removal of the breasts as a preventive measure.
Remember, it is important to consult with your doctor to determine the best strategies for prevention and early detection of breast cancer in your particular case.
