Breast cancer indications and prevention methods

Breast cancer In the world and in Turkey is known to be the most common type of cancer in women. The disease most commonly occurs in women aged 40-50 years and older. Although the cause of breast cancer is not fully known, many factors such as developing technology, changing living conditions, working conditions, malnutrition and weight can lead to this disease.

However, it is also possible to prevent breast cancer by some measures that may be taken. Especially healthy nutrition, alcohol and avoid smoking and regular spore making it very important. General Surgery Specialist from Central Hospital Dr. M. Rafet Yiğitbaşı explains what to know about the disease and how to protect it.

Living conditions can trigger breast cancer

One of the most common diseases in our age, breast cancer has become one of the most common threats to today's women from Central Hospital, Professor of General Surgery. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "So much so that cancer deaths after lung cancer, breast cancer is the second place. Although the cause of breast cancer may not be fully known, there may be many risk factors that make up this disease.

Many causes such as heavy stress and working conditions of the industrialist, inadequate nutrition, wrong nutrition with additive and processed foods, chemical cosmetics, genetic factors, inactivity, weight and late birth can lead to breast cancer. In addition to these, there are no other births and no breastfeeding, alcohol-cigarette use is another important reason. Breast cancer is one of the most important problems that threaten women's health, but it can rarely be seen in men. " said.

Breast cancer; the end result is a purposeless and uncontrolled proliferation of milk-forming cells or milk-forming cells that make up breast tissue. It takes a long time for these cells to multiply and grow. Proliferating cells can spread to other organs of the body through the lymph and blood. The goal is to detect and diagnose breast cancer before it spreads to the body through the blood and lymph, when there is a small mass in the breast.

In the first stage, ache may not be

Professor of General Surgery from Central Hospital who pointed out that breast cancer may not cause any distress or pain in the first stages of cancer. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "However, there are some statements pointing to cancer.

These indications are; newly formed knuckles or stiffness, new size difference between mammals, different behaviors of the breast when the arms are lifted, change of one of the breasts, redness suddenly disappearing in the breast area and disappearing immediately, withdrawal in a skin or withdrawal of a breast, , one of the mammals, one-sided with a water-like or bloody fluid can be listed as the emergence of.

Early detection of breast cancer increases the likelihood that the disease can be treated completely. For this reason, it is very important for women to be conscious about this disease. However, they can protect their breast health. Breast; structural and functional changes in childhood, adulthood and menopause, "he says.

Risk group of women aged 40-50

Professor of General Surgery from Central Hospital who said that the risk of breast cancer is very low in 20's. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "is more common in women between the ages of 40-50 and shows a serious increase after the age of 50 years.

50 percent of the women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are made up of people over 65 years of age, and the annual inspections of a woman's life are also important. At this point, every woman needs to have regular periodic checks on her breast function and health. It is imperative that they even examine themselves at certain times and be sensitive to this issue. "

The patient should examine himself

Professor of General Surgery from Central Hospital who stated that the best time for the patient to start breast self-examination is after 20 years of age. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "breast cancer is not likely to be seen before the age of 20 breast control is not recommended. Beginning the examination at an early age can lead to excessive panic and confusion in the patient.

Every woman over the age of 20 should do a breast self-examination once a month, 7-10 days after the menstrual period. Every 3 years until the age of 40, after the age of 40 years should pass the examination of the physician. Women who have undergone uterine surgery also need to determine their examination date on the first week of each month. "

Not every mass can be cancer

Professor of General Surgery from Central Hospital who also said that every animal that has been found in the memories may not have breast cancer. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "Younger women can see fibroadenoma or non-cancerous masses called cysts. Fibrocystic changes that occur in women of middle and older ages may come as a mass. The fact that these masses are painful or painless does not mean they are cancerous. However, if it is a structure or mass that is noticed and handled, it should be taken into consideration. If the mammal mass is lost, an expert physician should be consulted. "

Psychological disorders may occur

Cancer diagnosis with the introduction of a difficult process, said the patient entered the Central Hospital General Surgery Specialist Professor. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "This situation can cause the patient to be psychologically worn out. Studies show that a person with breast cancer is about 50 percent likely to have a psychological problem. The most common psychological problems in these patients are depression and anxiety disorders.

Like in many diseases, the patient's morale must be high and distant from the stratum in breast cancer treatment. For this reason, breast cancer patients should continue their normal lives if they are not directed differently by the physician and allow physical conditions.

Removing themselves from the outside world and closing in can prolong the duration of the treatment. These patients should share their feelings about disease and treatment process with other people. Acting like this helps to acknowledge the disease and is very beneficial in the healing process. They should not hesitate to take psychological support when necessary. "

How to prevent breast cancer?

Some precautions that can be taken to prevent breast cancer stating that the Central Hospital General Surgery Specialist Professor. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "First of all, every woman, especially after entering the menopause period should pay attention to the nutrition. Fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C should be consumed. They should be kept away from animal fats, and should be fed with dried food. Alcohol and cigarettes should be discontinued, smoked salted and canned food should never be eaten. Care should be taken to protect the ideal weight. In addition, the risk of breast cancer can be reduced by doing 3-4 hours a week. However, patients who have a family history of breast cancer and are at high risk for genetic testing need additional protection. Apart from these, as much as possible, the strutest, heavy and exhausting working conditions should be avoided. "

Early diagnosis of breast cancer treatment is important

Professor of General Surgery from Central Hospital, who also noted the importance of early diagnosis in treatment. Dr. Rafet Yiğitbaşı, "The most important and decisive factor in the treatment of breast cancer is early diagnosis and disease. If the tumor is less than 1cm, surgical intervention is performed. Apart from surgical treatment, radiotherapy (radiation therapy), chemotherapy and hormonotherapy are applied. Because these treatment modalities can vary according to the condition of the disease, the age of the patient and the characteristics of the tumor, it is applied as a multidisciplinary treatment. "

Chemotherapy in breast cancer

The tumor that is present can be lost by chemotherapy before surgery. In this view, the tumor's response to chemotherapy can also be monitored. Especially in some patients, protection of the mammary is very important. Breast conservation can only be achieved by shrinking the tumor after chemotherapy. With breast preservation, the patient does not take an additional risk. Thanks to the technological advances in recent years, chemotherapy has become an important step in practice.

Mammography results may be negative if negative

Breast conservation surgeons can not be performed in patients who have common tumors in the breast and have cancer that has started at the same point in many parts of the breast. In such a case, the breast must be taken absolutely. If the patient's mammography results show widespread and bad calcifications, if breast cancer is thought to be concentrated in many places, it is absolutely necessary to plan to take the breast of these patients.

Patients who have previously undergone chest wall radiotherapy may require re-radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery. For this reason, mastectomy should be performed in this group. Another point that should not be forgotten is that breast cancer should be treated by an experienced team.