Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs mainly in women between 45 and 65 years old.
It is the most common in western women. 1 in 8 women are at risk for breast cancer , especially between the ages of 45 and 65.
Fortunately, 98% of cases diagnosed in stage I remit completely. Therefore, early detection is essential
You can do a self-exam often yourself, regardless of your age.
Pay attention to the following red flags:
- Lumps or hardness
- Sunken nipple
- Rough or stretched skin
- Changes in the size or shape of the breasts
- Nipple discharge
- Palpable nodes in the armpit area
The best time to do is between 7 and 10 days after menstruation. If you are over 50 years old, remember to go for a mammogram every two years.
There are a number of risk factors that predispose to this type of cancer, and many of them are avoidable. Alcohol, obesity, and tobacco increase the risk of breast cancer.
Watch your health!
