Breast cancer is on the rise in India and breast cancer is very common in women. Although the incidence of breast cancer in Indian women is lower than that of women in Western countries, the mortality rate in India is very high. If breast cancer is detected early, treatment is easy, but most women ignore the initial symptoms. Therefore the number of people dying from breast cancer has increased.
How to avoid the risk of breast cancer?
Early detection of breast cancer is the best way to cure it. Early detection of breast cancer increases the chances of survival. To be able to completely recover from breast cancer and lead a normal life. Many women shy away from talking about their breasts and if there is any unusual lump in that area then they should not consult a doctor at an early stage.
How to prevent the risk of breast cancer?
The most important thing to prevent breast cancer is to increase awareness about breast cancer. Women should be advised to get their breasts examined and if any change is seen in the breast or a small lump is felt in the breast, they should be advised to consult a doctor immediately. Experts say that breast cancer should be feared before it is diagnosed. Women over the age of 20 are advised to have monthly self-breast exams taught by a medical professional.
What are the early symptoms of breast cancer?
- Lump in the breast (it can also be a painless lump): People ignore the fact that the lump does not cause pain, such a mistake should not be made.
- Change in breast shape, swelling in the breast (not very noticeable lump, swelling)
- Breast cancer can be seen as blood spots or heavy bleeding in the nipple.
- Cracking of nipples and peeling of the skin of nipples are also symptoms of cancer.
- Shrinking of nipples due to cancer is also a symptom of breast cancer.
- Breast cancer may appear as a single lump in the armpit or multiple lumps in the breast. In advanced stages, changes like redness of the skin, fluid accumulation (edema), ulceration and discharge are seen, breast cancer in these stages can be painful.
When to see a doctor?
If you notice any of the above symptoms, do not ignore them and go to a doctor to get checked and follow the advice given by the doctor.
What causes breast cancer?
It cannot be said that this is the exact reason, changes in hormones, lifestyle, environment all have an impact.
Some have no risk factors but still develop breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when changes occur in DNA. Lumps form in the breast when cancer cells form.
If someone in the family has breast cancer, then there is a possibility of getting breast cancer.
