Breast cancer : 36-year-old popular TV actress Hina Khan has breast cancer. She has given this information by posting on her social media. The actress told that she is in the third stage of breast cancer (Hina Khan Breast Cancer). Her treatment is going on.
Let us tell you that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. According to WHO, in the year 2020, 685,000 women died all over the world due to breast cancer only. The recovery rate of this cancer is 66%. In such a situation, let us know what is breast cancer, how it occurs, its biggest symptoms, what things should not be ignored to avoid it…
what is breast cancer
Cancer occurs in any part of the body when the cells there start growing uncontrollably. These cells collect together and form a tumor. If it is not treated in time, the tumor can spread to the surrounding parts. Breast cancer also spreads in a similar way.
why breast cancer occurs
According to health experts, no exact cause of breast cancer has been found in about 85% of cases, but the risk of breast cancer increases due to some lifestyle factors. These include never having pregnancy and child birth, first pregnancy after the age of 30, stressful lifestyle, excessive consumption of tobacco and alcohol, family history or hormonal replacement therapy.
Do not ignore these symptoms of breast cancer
1. Lump in or around the breast
2. Lumps or pain under the arms
3. Change in the side of the breast
4. Pain in the breast or nipple
5. Bleeding nipples
6. Hardening of the skin underneath the breast
7. Changes in breast skin, swelling, redness
How many stages are there in breast cancer
According to health experts, the stages of breast cancer include 0, IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC and IV. Each stage is more dangerous than the previous one. The last stage is called metastasis, which is extremely dangerous, in which the chances of survival are very low. By understanding the early signs of breast cancer, it can be avoided.
How to prevent breast cancer
1. If you want to avoid breast cancer, adopt a healthy lifestyle.
2. Do full body exercise daily.
3. Eat healthy food, include foods rich in vitamin D, take sun bath daily.
4. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
5. Wear the right size bra, which is made of cotton.
6. Change your bra every 3 to 6 months.
7. Do not sleep wearing a bra at night.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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