From the "Sister Lin" Chen Xiaoxu, who was familiar to the previous generation, to the female singers loved by this generation: Ah Sang, Yao Beina... With the fall of this star "beauty", " The word "breast cancer" has appeared in the media countless times. However, is breast cancer, which is often accompanied by the word death, really so scary? "To cure tumors, the key is to treat them early." In this way, nearly 90% of people do not need to receive radiotherapy or chemotherapy after surgery. Prevention first, early detection and early treatment are the best policies. How to prevent breast cancer 1. Breast cancer strikes young people, and its incidence rate far exceeds that in Europe and the United States
In recent years, it is not without reason that the term breast cancer has frequently entered the public eye. "Currently, about 1.4 million women worldwide suffer from breast cancer every year, and about 500,000 women die from breast cancer every year. In my country, about 190,000 women suffer from breast cancer every year, and more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer. Breast cancer has It has become the main killer of female malignant tumors. "The characteristics of breast cancer in my country are: the incidence of breast cancer is increasing year by year, and the incidence is high in the economically developed southeastern coastal areas and in large and medium-sized cities.
It is worth noting that in recent years, the incidence of breast cancer in China has been trending younger, and the age of onset is 10-20 years earlier than in European and American countries. The scary thing is that the initial diagnosis of breast cancer in young people is generally later than that of breast cancer in older people. This is related to the fact that both patients and doctors do not pay enough attention to it. Secondly, breast cancer in young people progresses faster. Young breast cancer patients admitted to cancer hospitals Many are in the middle and late stages, making treatment more difficult. 2. If you want to have a good curative effect, you must detect it early
To treat breast cancer well, the most important thing is - "To cure a tumor, the key is early detection." Experts explain that the vast majority of early-stage tumors It can be cured, but advanced tumors are almost always difficult to cure. According to data analysis, the 5-year survival rate of stage 0-I breast cancer is greater than 90%, stage II is about 80%, and stage III is about 70%. As for inoperable late-stage patients, the 5-year survival rate is less than 50%. Secondly, it is necessary to give reasonable treatment for the first time.
The true cause and mechanism of breast cancer are unknown. At present, it seems that there are external factors and internal factors at work, and external factors and internal factors often interact with each other. Why are there more breast cancers in areas where life is better? It may be related to high-fat diet; why are there more breast cancers in cities than in rural areas? In addition to diet, it may be related to the fast pace of work in cities, high pressure, and prone to endocrine disorders. There are many phenomena related to its onset, such as: premature menarche, delayed menopause, endocrine disorders, infertility, not breastfeeding, inappropriate use of estrogen, excessive exposure to radiation, severe atypical breast hyperplasia and breast cancer. Family history, etc.
It is unfortunate to suffer from breast cancer, but over the years, there are many women who have lived well after receiving breast cancer treatment. The key is that they are all "very obedient and can Regular follow-up visits." " 3. How to perform regular self-examination of breasts?
Breast self-examination is best done about a week after menstruation. Look in the mirror to see whether the breasts on both sides are symmetrical, and whether there are swellings or skin depressions. , to see if the vagina is normal and if there is any discharge. Then, you can lie down and touch the vagina with four fingers together. At the same time, check the armpits on both sides to see if there are swollen lymph nodes. Experts emphasize that self-examination is required. The "gesture" must be correct, with four fingers together. Do not "grab" with your fingers. This posture is wrong!
Breast cancer in the early stage often has no obvious clinical symptoms, and the main manifestations are: Breast lumps are mostly discovered accidentally (such as when taking a bath). The lumps are mostly single, hard in texture, and are still mobile in the early stage. The lumps will gradually increase in size over several months and may invade surrounding tissues, while the mobility will gradually decrease or even become fixed. Occasionally, lumps are found in the bed due to dull pain.
It is worth noting that some breast cancers will manifest as vaginal retraction, vaginal erosion, vaginal hemorrhage, etc. Medical advances, especially the application of advanced mammograms and high-frequency ultrasound testing, can sometimes detect breast cancers that are 2-3 mm in size and the size of a sesame seed without any symptoms or manifestations. Therefore, in addition to regular screening, it is suspected that *** has. Abnormalities should be sought by a specialist for further examination.
For people with risk factors (such as improper use of estrogen, long-term excessive exposure to radiation, severe atypical hyperplasia of the breast, and people with a family history of breast cancer), more attention should be paid to regular tumor screening. 4. Misunderstandings are the "primary culprit" in delaying treatment
Breast cancer is becoming more and more common. Do people have a comprehensive understanding of breast cancer? Chen Zhengting said it is still not enough. Clinically, when many patients with mid-to-late stage breast cancer are asked why they have delayed seeking medical treatment until now, their answers often make doctors feel "regretful and sad". It is precisely these misunderstandings that delay the condition and miss the best opportunity for treatment.
Misunderstanding 1: Being ashamed to speak up
On the one hand, breast cancer is on the rise among young people, and on the other hand, young women are shy about speaking out. Especially for teenage girls, when their vaginal enlargement occurs abnormally, they are often ashamed to tell their parents, thus delaying seeking medical treatment. The expert said politely: "It is so painful to have breast cancer at such a young age and need surgery to remove it. If it can be detected early, breast-conserving treatment can be performed without affecting future life."
Misunderstandings 2 Autonomy for self-disease
Some young women do not go to the hospital for treatment even though they know they have breast lumps, and they dare not go to the cancer hospital for treatment because they are afraid of hearing the word "tumor". They either ignore it or seek so-called "anti-cancer remedies" to treat the disease independently. As a result, they have to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment until it reaches an advanced stage. In fact, surgical treatment is the first choice for breast cancer, but if it is delayed until the late stage and the opportunity for surgery is lost, the cure rate is very low.
Misunderstanding 3: The understanding of tumors is "half full"
Some patients only know that benign tumors are movable, and immovable tumors are malignant tumors. Who knows, early-stage malignant tumor masses also have a certain degree of mobility, and they only become hard when they develop to a certain extent. Therefore, some people think that their lumps are "benign" and think it is breast hyperplasia without seeking medical treatment. When the lump develops into a "hard lump" it is too late to treat it. How high is the incidence rate of breast cancer
1. Breast cancer has become the number one killer of women. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, more than 1.2 million and more than 500,000 women die from breast cancer every year around the world. One person dies every minute, and the latest data can detect one person every 26 seconds. This data has been reported many times in the "Chinese Medicine" column of CCTV 4!
2. In China, more than 200,000 women suffer from breast cancer every year, and more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer, which is the highest in the world. The incidence rate of breast cancer in Shanghai currently ranks first in the country. According to data released by the health department, breast cancer in China is increasing at a rate of 3.7-3.8 every year, becoming the fastest growing cancer in the past 10 years. The incidence rate of breast cancer has increased by 37.8% in the past 10 years
3. Breast cancer is no longer exclusive to women. It is also common for men to suffer from breast cancer. On April 20, 2011, "Fuyang Daily" published According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7 cases of male breast cancer were detected, with the oldest being 77 years old. (To cite celebrity cases) These data and cases show that breast disease has seriously affected women’s health.
1. Experts warn: One in every four patients with breast hyperplasia may develop breast cancer! If women cannot face up to and treat breast hyperplasia in its early stages, it may ultimately cost them their lives! *** For women, it is not only about confidence and beauty, but also about life! ! !
2. The incidence of breast cancer in China is “double-high”, with high expansion, high recurrence, high disability, and younger age. 4% of breast hyperplasia will lead to breast cancer if not cured for a long time, 70% of breast lumps will cause breast cancer, and the early stages of breast cancer are very secretive, so *** maintenance must be done in advance and buy insurance for your breasts in advance! ! !