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There are several risk factors that can predispose a woman to developing breast cancer, let's find out together
What are the main ones causes of breast cancer? This question is asked by many people, but especially by women, since this disease mainly affects the female population. Fortunately, there is ample scope for cure and recovery if diagnosed early.
Let's find out the main risk factors which can increase the chances of developing the disease. (Read also: 14 telltale signs and symptoms of cancer - here's what to look out for, according to the AIRC)
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Genetic inheritance
According to various studies 5% and 10% of breast cancer cases are due togenetic inheritance. For this reason, it is so important to review family history and know if any members have suffered from this disease. While this percentage may seem small, the truth is that up to 60% of women who inherit this genetic material from their parents are at risk of developing breast cancer before age 70. Therefore it is very important to carry out regular checks.
Age
Not only is genetics one of the causes of breast cancer, but also theage. Normally, the disease appears randomly in women over the age of 50. For this reason it is recommended that you start at monitor breast health from the age of 45, in order to detect this type of cancer early and start effective treatment as soon as possible.
Personal history
Also the personal history affects; in fact, sometimes when the cancer comes back, it does so much stronger and in the form of metastasis. This normally happens to those women who have suffered from breast cancer in their twenties and thirties.
Exposure to estrogen and progesterone
Estrogen and progesterone are two female hormones that control breast development, among other things. Long-term exposure to these two hormones is one of the factors breast cancer risk. This can happen in the following circumstances:
- women who menstruate at an early age, before the age of 11
- women going through menopause after the age of 55
- women who have never had children
- women who have had children after the age of 35
Lifestyle
Lo style of life it is another cause linked to the possibility of developing breast cancer. There are women who do not take care of themselves at all and, therefore, are more vulnerable to the development of various health problems.
Carry out regular checks, taking care of your diet, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising daily can reduce the chances of suffering from this disease. But in order for all of these habits to provide real benefits, they must be consistently combined with other practices, such as avoiding excesses of any kind, such as alcohol and drugs to name but a few.
Breast density
La breast density it can be seen through a mammogram; the greater the density of the breast, the more difficult it will be to perceive any lesions or nodules due to it through self-examination. Therefore, it is important to go to the doctor at least once a year and have a mammogram. Nowadays there are several methods for measure breast density all very reliable, those women who have a breast density greater than 50% have a higher risk of suffering from this disease.
Science continues to investigate possible other causes
In addition to all the causes of breast cancer, there are others that are still being studied and investigated by science. For example, it is not yet possible to confirm that theuse of oral contraceptives increase the risk of this disease; at present, this option is still under investigation.
If you are 50 years old, have had your period before the set age, have not had children or have already had breast cancer, we recommend that you have regular checkups, self-exams and lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
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