Things to know about breast cancer prevention principles

Breast cancer is a common malignant tumor. If it is not treated in time, the disease will worsen and cause great harm to women's health. How to prevent breast cancer has become a concern for women. Here are some breast cancer prevention methods for you, hoping to help female friends.

Blocking Breast Cancer through Diet

Avoid drinking: Drinking is much more harmful to women than men. Women who drink have a higher risk of breast cancer than those who rarely drink. Women who drink 1 or more cups of alcohol a day have a 45% higher risk of breast cancer than those who rarely drink. This risk is most significant in premenopausal women. It is currently believed that alcohol can stimulate the secretion of prolactin in the anterior pituitary gland, and prolactin is related to the occurrence of breast cancer. Therefore, women, especially those before and after menopause, should stop drinking or drink less.

Drink less coffee: Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, these foods contain a lot of caffeine, xanthine can promote breast hyperplasia, and breast hyperplasia is related to breast cancer. If women, especially premenopausal women, consume too much of these foods, along with the large amount of caffeine intake, the risk of breast cancer will increase greatly. Therefore, women, especially middle-aged women, should drink less coffee and eat less chocolate. This is something that should be paid special attention to in the prevention of breast cancer.

Eat more cabbage and soy products: Cabbage contains a compound, accounting for about 1% of its weight, which can help break down estrogen. Soy products contain isoflavones, which can effectively inhibit the occurrence of breast cancer. In addition, fruits and vegetables such as corn, edible fungi, seaweed, garlic, tomatoes, citrus fruits and berries also have an effect.

Eat more fish: According to relevant reports, women in the United States, Switzerland, Canada, and New Zealand, which eat less fish, have a higher incidence of breast cancer, while women in Japan, which eat more fish, have a lower incidence of breast cancer. Experts say that fish contains a kind of fatty acid that can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. Eating more fish regularly and appropriately is very beneficial to preventing breast cancer.

Develop a good habit of self-examination

Generally, breast self-examination should be done once a month. The best time for women who have menstruation is 9-11 days after the onset of menstruation, because the breasts are softer at this time and it is easier to find lesions. Women who have stopped menstruation can choose any day of the month to have regular examinations. Generally, breast self-examination is more convenient and feasible in the following three situations:

(1) Check your breasts while bathing, especially before washing off the shower gel, as your hands are more likely to move on wet skin. Gently move your flat hands to check every part of your breasts. Use your right hand to check your left breast and your left hand to check your right breast. Check for lumps, nodules, or thickenings.

(2) Check in front of a mirror. Let your hands hang down by your sides, then slowly raise your arms above your head to observe changes in the shape of your breasts, including the outline of the breasts, any swelling, any skin depressions, or nipple retraction. Then, put your hands on your hips and observe whether your breasts are symmetrical.

(3) Check while lying flat. Place a pillow or soft object under the shoulder blade on the side of the breast being checked. Then place the hand on the same side behind the head so that the breast tissue is more evenly distributed on the chest. Gently press the flat hand on the skin and gradually move the check around the nipple. Start the check from the outer upper part of the breast, clockwise for the right breast and counterclockwise for the left breast; start from the periphery of the breast and gradually move inward until the nipple. Finally, gently squeeze the nipple between the thumb and index finger to observe whether there is nipple discharge. If there is discharge, observe whether it is clear or turbid, and whether it is light yellow, milky white or bloody. If any abnormality is found, seek medical attention immediately.

The above is an introduction to breast cancer prevention. Female friends should also learn more about the disease so that they can take corresponding measures when the disease occurs. If you want to know more about breast cancer, please consult online experts.

For more information, please visit the breast cancer disease special website at http://www..com.cn/zhongliu/rx/ or consult an expert for free. The expert will then give a detailed answer based on the patient's specific situation.