9 things you didn't know about breast cancer

In Mexico, breast cancer ranks first in frequency of malignant tumors in women.

 

According to Jaime de la Garza, a clinical researcher at the National Cancer Institute (INCan) , breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Mexican women over 25 years of age.

 

Despite the figures, it is important that you take into account that early detection can extend the lives of many women, but what is the new thing that has emerged on the subject?

 

What you did not know about breast cancer!

 

New drug. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to treat early-stage breast cancer before surgery; It is recommended for patients who are at high risk of metastasis .

 

A better location. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute detail that in Mexico there is a more accurate method to detect malignant breast cancer tumors, called PET or PEM . It consists of injecting a glucose that is easily absorbed by the malignant cell.

 

Coffee vs breast cancer. Research conducted by Lund University in Sweden suggests that drinking coffee can prevent the disease.

 

Diabetes increases risk of neoplasia. A study by the Department of Surgery at the Medical Center of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands , details that patients with this type of disease have a 23% higher risk of suffering from neoplasia.

 

Exercise. Research from the University of Minnesota indicates that physical activity changes the way the body handles estrogen, which is one of the triggers for breast cancer.

 

Work shift. A study from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, in Canada, reveals that working nights for 30 years doubles the risk of developing breast cancer.

 

Breast density. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco explain that women who have dense breast tissue have a higher risk of developing breast cancer .

 

Digital mammography. A 3D version of this study already exists, which can detect invasive neoplasia through more detailed images.

 

Less hair loss. The FDA approved the use of a silicone cap that cools the scalp of patients during chemotherapy; this with the aim that breast cancer patients keep most of their hair.

 

Do not forget to perform a self-examination to detect any bulge or abnormality in your breasts , as well as see a doctor once a year for a more in-depth review.

 

Also, try to lead a healthy lifestyle by reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption, eating a balanced diet , and exercising. And you, how do you prevent breast cancer?

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