Question

riskfactors of breast cancer,how do you prevent it

Answer 1

FACTORS AFFECTING

Age - 40-60 are more prone

Breast carcinoma syndromes-Li-Fraumeni syndome, Cowdens, Ataxia telengectasia.

Chromosomal anomalies- BRCA-1, BRCA-2,

Diet-(alcohol, food containing increased percentage of saturated fatty acids,) Vit-c has aprotective effect.

Endocrinal causes-Longer period of exposure to Estrogen, Less period of cumulative lactation, More abortions, Oral contraceptive pills, Hormone replacement therapy.

Female-Sex

Geographyical regions- more common in White .Weatern women than in japanese/Taiwanese.

THE preventable areas are DIET(less alcohol, less saturated fats)adding Vit C to diet.
Estrogen exposure reduction.
Early diagnosis and treatment.

Answer 2

some of the risk factors for breast cancer are :

1. advanced age
2. family history of breast cancer
3. brca1/brca2 in your genes
4. if you started your period early
5. if you had your first child at a late age
6. birth control pills
7. lifestyle factors such as alcohol, weight gain, or sedentary lifestyle

screening is important for early detection. self-breast exams and clinical breast exams for patients age 20 and older is recommended. annual mammography for women beginning between age 40-49.

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

monthy to bi monthy self exams of the breasts.