Is pre-menopause the most common time for breast cancer in women?

  ”As a recognized symbol of breast cancer prevention and treatment activities, the Pink Ribbon has received positive responses from governments around the world and has designated October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the third Friday of October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Day”. Breast Cancer Prevention and Care Day”.  The incidence of breast cancer in China has been on the rise in recent years, and many female celebrities have joined the “Pink Ribbon” campaign “Care for Breast, Start with Me” to pass on their care and hope to more and more women, informing them that breast cancer is preventable and treatable, and letting them understand how to prevent and treat it. In the Pink Ribbon campaign, women are informed that breast cancer can be prevented and treated, and they can understand how to pay better attention to breast health.  According to the latest survey data in China, one in every 1,000 women in developed coastal areas has breast cancer. Breast cancer has become the number one killer of women’s health, and its incidence rate is increasing sharply at 3-4% per year, while the incidence rate of urban breast cancer is higher and the mortality rate is increasing by 6.9% per year on average.  The incidence of breast cancer in China has distinctive “Chinese characteristics”, the age of onset is 10-15 years earlier than that of western women, with sporadic incidence from the age of 30, the peak age is 45-55, about 55% of patients are in pre-menopause or perimenopause, and there are more cases in the late stage. Therefore, menopausal women should pay close attention to breast problems and especially remind them to pay attention to the following points: First, they should have regular breast examination to detect breast problems early. For those who have high incidence factors of breast cancer, the age of breast examination should be advanced, the examination cycle should be shortened, and examination should be conducted in experienced specialized hospitals to avoid missing diagnosis to the greatest extent.  Second, adhere to scientific dietary habits and lifestyle. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and trace elements, do not smoke, limit the intake of alcohol, and eat less high-fat food and barbecue food.  Third, adhere to physical exercise to enhance the immunity of the body. According to your age and physical condition, choose a sports program that suits your characteristics and be persistent.  Fourth, do not use cosmetics and health products containing estrogen.  Fifth, try to reduce electromagnetic radiation and radiation exposure. For example, watch TV more than 2 meters away from the TV, cooking food away from the microwave oven, etc..  Sixth, maintain an open and optimistic mood and go into nature.  Prevention is the foundation, physical examination is the way, and treatment is the means. Breast cancer mostly develops before menopause, early detection is the prerequisite for early treatment. It is recommended that you go to a regular breast specialist for examination, so that your breast health can be better protected.