Beyond Argentina, the breast cancer It is more prevalent in almost everyone. According to 2022 data from the World Health Organization (WHO), was the most common among women in 157 countries.
According to him International Cancer Research Center (IARC), more than 21,631 new cases are detected per year, which represents the 31.6% of the total incidence of cancer in the country and a 16.2% of total diagnoses of cancer registered in that period.
The warning symptoms They include the appearance of lumps, changes in the shape or size of the breast, nipple retraction, dimpling, redness or cracks, or abnormal discharge. In the presence of any of these, it is essential to consult a specialist without delay.
Furthermore, experts recommend that all women between 50 and 69 years old have a mammogram at least every two years. However, each woman is unique, so you must take into account the family history and other risk factors, such as obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
For their part, women under 50 years old and over 69 years old They should consult with their doctor to determine the appropriate frequency of mammograms.
The risk factors for breast cancer include a combination of genetic, environmental and personal elements. Although most of the detected cases occur in women over 50 years of age, a personal or family history of breast cancer and previous treatments with radiotherapy before the age of 30 are factors that increase the risk, as well as a reproductive history. early or late and have dense breasts.
In turn, stay physically active and avoid excessive alcohol consumption can help avoid the disease, as much as a healthy enough eatingaccording to expert doctors.
Available Treatments
Breast cancer treatment depends on the cancer subtype and the degree of spread from the breast to the lymph nodes (stages II or III) or other parts of the body (stage IV). To reduce the chances of the cancer coming back (recurrence), doctors combine treatments that may include:
- Surgery to remove the breast tumor
- Radiation therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence in the breast and surrounding tissues
- Medicines to kill cancer cells and prevent their spread, particularly hormone treatments, chemotherapy, or specific treatments with biologics
Breast cancer treatments are more effective and better tolerated if started as soon as possible and are taken until the scheme is completed.
The surgery It allows removing only the cancerous tissue (lumpectomy or partial mastectomy) or the entire breast (total mastectomy). With this, lymph nodes can also be removed to evaluate the tumor’s ability to spread.
With the radiotherapy Residual microscopic tumors that remain in the breast tissue or lymph nodes are treated, thereby reducing the chance of a recurrence affecting the chest wall.
In cases of advanced cancer, the tumor can erode the skin and cause open sores (ulcers) that are not necessarily painful. Women with breast wounds that do not heal should seek medical attention for a biopsy.
The medications to treat breast cancer are selected based on the biological properties of the cancer, which are determined by special tests (determination of tumor markers). The vast majority of drugs used against cancer are already on the WHO Model List of Essential Medications.
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Data of the World Health Organization (WHO) state that this type of cancer is the fourth most common among women worldwide. This is based on the fact that Approximately 660,000 cases are registered per yearof which 335,000 end with the death of those affected.
In Argentina, for its part, figures from Ministry of Health of the Nation They show that, only in 2022, 2,222 women died for cervical cancer.
Many of the affected people are young, most of them only 30 yearsand how worrying that in 30% of cases cancer returns.
Source: Ambito
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