Zhu Lijing died of breast cancer at the age of 40! Breast cancer among young people in Taiwan is twice as high as in Europe and America? Understand causes and symptoms at once
Zhu Lijing died of breast cancer at the age of 40! Breast cancer among young people in Taiwan is twice as high as in Europe and America?
Singer Zhu Lijing was reported to have died of breast cancer at the age of 40, drawing attention to the younger generation of breast cancer. Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang, director of the A Campus of Guangtian General Hospital, said in an interview that “young breast cancer” in Taiwan before the age of 40 is about 9%-10%, which is nearly 2% higher than the 4%-5% in Europe and the United States. times. Although the proportion of young breast cancer in all breast cancers has not changed significantly, most young breast cancers are discovered at a late stage, progress rapidly, and the overall prognosis is even less ideal than that of older patients.
Are there specific risk factors for breast cancer in young adults? Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang said that in addition to the racial differences between yellow and white people, diet and environment will also affect the risk of breast cancer. For example, westernized diet has caused women to like to eat foods that are too sweet and too oily. Improper diet has caused weight gain, and obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer.
In addition, plasticizers may also be related to breast cancer. Taiwanese people like to use plastic bags to pack high-heat foods, which can easily cause plasticizers to dissolve. Long-term exposure not only affects hormones but also increases the risk of cancer.
If you feel a hard lump with an asymmetric shape or bloodshot nipple discharge, seek medical attention immediately.
Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang reminded that women with a family history of breast cancer should be particularly vigilant. Genetically related breast cancers are usually younger. Women with a family history are recommended to undergo regular screening starting from the age of 35, and they should not ignore the recurrence of tumors. Clinically, there are young patients whose tumors were benign when they were first discovered, but were later diagnosed as malignant when they were discovered for the second time. Women are reminded that they should not assume that recurrence of benign tumors must be benign, and should consult a breast specialist for follow-up examination.
What are the signs of breast cancer in young people to watch out for? Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang pointed out that if young women feel breast lumps, they may be breast cysts or fibroadenoma. Although benign tumors are mostly benign, it is still recommended to seek medical examination. Also note that you should be alert when nipple discharge is bloodshot. You can usually observe your breasts through a mirror to see if there is any asymmetry between the left and right breasts.
Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang said that many women do not pay attention to breast lumps and do not seek medical treatment early when the tumor is small. Some patients even delay going to the hospital for examination for 2 or 3 years when the tumor becomes larger, which may lead to the progression and worsening of malignant tumors. In addition, lumps formed by breast inflammation often cause pain. Instead, women should pay attention to painless lumps, which may be one of the signs of hidden malignant tumors.
Time for an ultrasound or mammogram? If you have a family history, you should have regular check-ups after the age of 35
What breast cancer screenings should young women do? Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang explained that ultrasound is mainly used to check whether the tumor shape is irregular and whether the tumor is hypoechoic, while mammography is used to check microcalcifications in the breast. Since the breast tissue of young women is denser, the shadow under mammography is larger, making diagnosis difficult. Breast ultrasound is still a very important examination tool.
Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang reminds that if young women feel that they have symptoms in their breasts, such as lumps, discharge, swollen lymph nodes, or changes in breast shape, they can seek medical attention as soon as possible and receive ultrasound examinations. Especially for women with a family history of breast cancer, it is best to undergo regular screening starting at the age of 35 to increase the chance of early detection of breast cancer and avoid delaying the disease.
A tumor was discovered unexpectedly during chest massage! Breast cancer in young people should be treated more aggressively
Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang pointed out that there were young breast cancer patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer after being reminded by the masseur that the breast condition was abnormal during a massage at a health care center. In fact, most breast cancers in young people are detected at a late stage, and the condition is often more difficult. Since cancer at a young age is a high-risk factor, it is recommended to be more aggressive in treatment and medication. In terms of breast cancer types, the secondary type of breast cancer in young people is tubular hormone-positive breast cancer, which is slightly higher. Statistics show that Taiwanese people aged 40 years old are 10% more likely than people aged over 50 years old. If not treated early, the risk of cancer growth and even metastasis is greater.
When the risk of malignancy in ultrasound examination is high, biopsy should be performed as early as possible to aid diagnosis. Dr. Zhong Yuanqiang explained that modern breast cancer sectioning uses “thick needle sectioning” technology, which only requires local anesthesia and the wound is only the size of a pinhole. In the past, there was concern that slicing would lead to a very low chance of cancer cell spread. Women are urged to consult a breast specialist as soon as possible if they have symptoms, and perform biopsy as soon as possible to help detect breast cancer early and avoid delaying the golden opportunity for treatment.
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