Who are the women that breast cancer prefers?
A few days ago, it was revealed on Weibo that CCTV host Fang Jing died of cancer, and we can’t help but feel sorry for her. The youthfulness of malignant tumors must attract our attention. Today, let’s learn together about female breast cancer and strengthen self-examination to nip all enemies that are not good for our health in the bud.
The incidence of female breast tumors is relatively high. Among benign tumors, fibroadenoma is the most common, followed by intraductal papilloma. The majority of malignant tumors are breast cancer (98%).
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in women, second only to cervical cancer, and its incidence is on the rise with age. Although the majority of breast cancer cases we come in contact with in our lives are women, this does not mean that men are safe. Usually we can find 1 male patient out of every 100 patients.
Generally speaking, the effects of in situ breast cancer are not as fatal as they could be if the cancer spreads or migrates, but there is the potential for more serious consequences. However, as screening and treatment of breast cancer progresses, the rate of death from the disease is gradually decreasing.
Which women are more likely to get breast cancer
The following groups of women are more vulnerable to breast cancer and should be screened and prevented to keep the cancer away.
1.Women who have someone in their family with breast cancer, especially mothers and next of kin sisters with cancer.
2.Women over 30 years old who have not given birth and have not breast-fed before 40 years old.
3.Women who have had their first menstruation before the age of 12 or have not gone through menopause at the age of 55.
4.Women whose diet structure is mainly high in calories, fat and sugar, or whose body fat ratio is too high.
5.Women who are engaged in work that often comes into contact with radioactive sources.
6.Women who do not have exercise habits, often stay up late, smoke and drink.
7.Women with other cancers that can metastasize to the breast, such as uterine cancer, lymphoma, etc.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
In the early stage, a small, painless, solitary lump appears in the affected breast, which is often the main symptom that patients unintentionally find and seek medical attention. The lump is hard, the surface is not smooth, and it is not clearly demarcated from the surrounding tissues, and it is not easy to be pushed.
As the tumor increases in size, it can cause localized breast augmentation. If Cooper’s ligament is involved, it may lead to shortening of the ligament and depression of the tumor surface, causing the “dimple sign”. If the tumor invades the milk duct, it may lead to flattening, retraction and depression of the nipple. If the tumor continues to grow, it may lead to blockage of the subcutaneous lymphatic vessels, resulting in impaired lymphatic flow and “orange peel” skin changes.
In advanced stages of breast cancer, metastatic symptoms may appear, such as enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits and metastases to the lungs, bones and liver.
In addition, there are special types of breast cancer that have different clinical manifestations from the general breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is uncommon, characterized by rapid development and localized skin inflammation, redness, edema, thickening, roughness, and increased skin surface temperature, which is initially limited and soon extends to most of the skin of the breast.
Nipple eczema-like breast cancer is rare and has a low degree of malignancy. Itching and burning sensation of the nipple often occurs, and later the skin of the nipple and areola becomes rough and vesicular like eczema, and can form ulcers.
About the treatment of breast cancer
The common treatments for breast cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, immunotherapy and so on. Each treatment method has its own characteristics and doctors will make a comprehensive treatment according to the patient’s condition.
How to self-test if you have breast cancer
Self-test time.
9~11 days after menstruation is the best time for breast examination, when estrogen has the least effect on the breast and the breast is in a relatively quiescent state.
Self-examination method.
Look: face the mirror with both hands down and carefully observe whether the size of the breast is symmetrical on both sides, whether there are abnormal protrusions, whether there are depressions or eczema on the skin and nipples.
Touch: Lift your left hand to the back of your head, check your left breast with your right hand, lightly press your breast with the belly of your finger to feel if there is a hard lump, start from the nipple to do a circular clockwise check, gradually outward (about three or four circles), until all the breasts are checked, check the right breast in the same way. Lie down: Lie down with a pillow under your left shoulder, bend your right hand under your head and repeat the “touch” method to check both breasts.
Twisting: In addition to the breasts, check the armpits for lymphatic enlargement. Finally, use your thumb and forefinger to squeeze and twist the nipples and pay attention to any abnormal discharge.
If the following phenomena are found during self-examination, it is recommended to go to the hospital promptly.
1. Changes in the size and shape of the breast.
2. Changes in the shape and position of the nipple (e.g., nipple invagination, etc.).
3. Overflow of blood or other fluids from the nipples.
4.Depression or erosion of the breast skin.
5.Lumps or any hard tissue in the breast.
6.Any pain or discomfort.
The earlier breast cancer is detected, the greater the possibility of cure. Monthly breast self-examination, if abnormalities are found, you should go to a specialized hospital for further examination in order to achieve early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment.