Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. Its symptoms often appear late, making it even more dangerous. Many women do not have any obvious symptoms of this disease, due to which they do not realize that cancer is hidden in their body. Actress Mahila Chaudhary also said that she had no symptoms and had only gone to the hospital for a routine health checkup. Let us understand from a doctor how such a serious disease can develop so silently.
Experts say that cancer is a disease whose early detection increases the chances of treatment. However, many people often ignore its symptoms. Especially with breast cancer, there is a perception that young women cannot get the disease. But it is not true.
According to Dr Pragya Chigurupathi, Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, breast cancer can grow without any obvious symptoms, especially in the early stages. Due to the density of the breast tissue of young women, small tumors may remain hidden. In many cases, women may feel normal until the disease becomes severe. IVF expert Dr Ruchi Bhandari explains that 70-75% of women who recover have no family history, meaning most at-risk women are unaware of their risk.
Women should check their breasts 3-5 days after menstruation, when they are least sensitive. If you are menopausal, self-examine your breasts on a certain date every month. If you feel anything unusual, contact a doctor immediately. To check for breast cancer, stand in front of a mirror and check the shape and size of your breasts. If you notice any pitting, swelling or any skin change, consult a doctor.
Experts believe that the incidence of breast cancer is increasing in women under 40 years of age. The reasons behind this are changes in lifestyle, consumption of more processed food, lack of physical activities, consumption of alcohol and smoking at a young age, and increase in body fat. This increases estrogen levels, which promotes tumor growth. In addition, reproductive and hormonal changes also play an important role.
