How to check? In order not to miss the swelling, pay attention to any discomfort in the chest, soreness, tightness, discharge from the nipples.

Do regular self-examination, but it will not replace examinations by a gynecologist and mammologist. If the tumor can be felt, it means that it has been developing for several years.. Mammography detects the disease at an early stage. All women over the age of 40 must undergo this diagnostic once every two years.. For those who are younger, ultrasound is enough to detect a tumor, and mammography is needed to clarify the diagnosis.. If there are no complaints, go for an ultrasound once a year.

Risk group Girls who have early menstruation (up to 12 years old) should be on their guard. The likelihood of breast cancer is greater if you had abortions or could, but did not breastfeed the child (for example, he was in the hospital and was not allowed to see him).

Doctor's advice In those who play sports and are not overweight, tumors are much less common. And one more thing: never “prescribe” birth control pills for yourself, this is fraught with breast problems. See a doctor first and get tested.

A benign tumor (fibroadenoma), unlike a malignant one, does not form metastases.. The first occurs more often in young women, the second - in older women.. The first is enough to remove surgically. Treatment of the second is more difficult: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation. The main thing is to make a diagnosis on time, then the chances of recovery are higher..

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