After the age of 50, the risk of breast cancer increases much more. General Surgery and Oncology Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Serdar Yol said, “Seeing breast cancer in the mother under the age of 50, having never given birth, having the first menstruation under the age of 12, entering late menopause, malnutrition, excessive consumption of unsaturated fats (margarines) and being overweight are among the factors that trigger the risk of breast cancer.
“MANY FACTORS SUCH AS MALFUNCTION AND OVER WEIGHT CAN CAUSE DISEASES”
prof. Dr. Serdar Yol emphasized that breast cancer occurs mostly at the age of 40-50 and later. Although the cause of breast cancer is not known exactly, Prof. Dr. Serdar Yol gave information about the symptoms of the disease and prevention methods on the occasion of February 4, World Cancer Day.
“NEVER GIVEN BIRTH OR GIVEN THE FIRST BIRTH OVER 35 YEARS OLD INCREASE THE RISK”
Listing the definitive risk factors for breast cancer, Prof. Dr. Serdar said in his statement, “Being old (45-55 is the most common age range, the incidence increases with age), breast cancer in the mother under the age of 50 or breast cancer in both breasts of the mother, never giving birth or having the first birth. Over the age of 35 (breast cancer is less common in those who gave birth under the age of 20), not being able to breastfeed, having the first menstruation under the age of 12, entering late menopause (over 55), obesity developing in the post-menopausal period, ovarian or uterine cancer, unsaturated nutrition Excessive use of fats (margarines) increases the risk of breast cancer.
“IT IS REQUIRED TO BE EXAMINED BY THE AGE OF 20”
Stating that breast cancer is most common over the age of 50, Prof. Dr. Yol shared the following information:
“Breast cancer is most common in women over the age of 50, but this does not mean that there will be no breast cancer in young people. As of the age of 20, a monthly self-examination and a doctor’s examination once a year is very important. Early diagnosis saves lives. Today, most of the breast cancer symptoms are self-inflicted. Cancerous masses are relatively hard, have irregular edges, have a rough surface and cannot be moved easily in the breast tissue. Palpable mass (stiffness, swelling) in the breast or armpit, retraction of the nipple, collapse or deformity, changes in the nipple skin (peeling) , crusting), wound or redness of the breast skin, edema, swelling and inward shrinkage of the breast skin (orange peel appearance), breast enlargement, deformity or asymmetry or change in color (redness, etc.), if at least one of these symptoms is present You need to see a doctor immediately.”
“THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS HAS DEATH DEATH”
Underlining that early diagnosis is one of the most important factors affecting life in breast cancer, Prof. Dr. “Thanks to early diagnosis, deaths from breast cancer have been halved today,” Yol said. Talking about the treatment methods of breast cancer, Prof. Dr. Yol, “The treatment methods of patients with breast cancer vary according to the size of the cancer. In the treatment of patients who come in the early period, the entire breast is not removed, only the intact tissue around the tumor is removed. If there is spread under the armpit, radiotherapy or chemotherapy is added to the treatment.”
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