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World Breast Cancer Day is celebrated on October 19
The statistics are clear: bad cancer is the most common among women and the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In addition, all women are likely to develop it and 70% do not have identifiable risk factors. Therefore, the key to prevention is to maintain alert against this pathology.
As is the case each year, the National Cancer Corporation (CONAC) has launched an annual campaign to ensure that women over the age of 40 develop a systematic monitoring program that includes a specialized clinical examination, a mammogram and a self-palpation between the witnesses. The #AhoraTocaCuidaete campaign was created and offered by Agencia Playa.
Indeed, it is the age at which the risk of suffering from this disease increases. However, in women who have a history of bad cancer in their family, it is advisable to have a screening mammogram between 30 and 35 years of age.
In the United States, one in 7-8 women will develop bad cancer (According to the study of S of A. City of Hope 2017, and 1 in 28 women will die for this 3.6%), just as alarming: about 4,200 new cases are diagnosed each year (43.2 x 100,000) and about 1,500 women die (15.5 x 100,000), according to a study conducted in 2017 by the Ministry of Health.
The most important risk factors are age and family history of bad and ovarian cancer, especially the presence of genetic mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2, among others.
Irrigation increases with age and in Chile, 7 out of 10 diagnosed women are over 50 years old and the vast majority of cases are found in women with no family history. For the early detection of a good quality mammogram, this is the exam that pe Provides early investigation, being recommended for all women, from 40 years old and especially, for over 50 years in annual form.
It is important for people to know that a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing the disease. The World Health Organization therefore recommends:
- Adopt a balanced diet by avoiding the abuse of alcohol.
- Exercise regularly: it is recommended to do three hours of exercise a week.
- Avoid overweight. Obese women are at greater risk of bad cancer than women of normal weight.
- Avoid smoking.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF ALERT
- Appearance of a lump or a hard nodule, which can be detected at sight or touch the bad
- Change of nipple appearance, reduction, droop or secretion
- Change of shape, symmetry, or increase in size of chest contour
- Thickening or hardening of bad tissue
- Thickening, inflammation, or appearance of skin orange skin in the bad
MOST FREQUENT RISK FACTORS
- Genetics: Be a BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carrier, or have a family history of bad cancer or ovarian.
- Age: Risk increases with age, especially when you are 45 years old.
- Pregnancy: ] The risk is greater if the first child is born after age 30
- Personal history: Have had early or late menopause, as well anterior bad cancer.
- Habits: A diet rich in fat, obesity and the consumption of tobacco and alcohol are also risk factors.
Bookings of hours can be made under 2 2347 4 000 or in www.conac.cl .
] Earlier this month, Conac, with support from Epson Chile and Avery Dennison, installed a large format print to promote early bad cancer screening at the front of the Gam Cultural Center.
The graphic belongs to Kehity Reyes. , second year student of DUOC UC Advertising in Viña del Mar, winner of the "Print in Great Latin America 2018-2019" contest
"At CONAC, we are very grateful to have been selected by Epson. 39 is very important because social organizations do not have the economic ability of dissemination appropriate to citizenship, that is why we appreciate the effort that will maintain this beautiful image that will remind women that if bad cancer is detected in time, it has great potential for healing, "said Conac's director, Catalina Agosín.
The National Cancer Corporation (CONAC) is an independent, non-profit funding agency that provides professional support for early detection and treatment of cancer in Chile. With 40 years of service and a network of 30 branches across the country, he strives to improve the quality of life for our patients and their families by providing clinical, economic and social support. and emotional.
