San Pedro Sula. The breast cancer It is the second type of this disease that Honduran women suffer and you must know the risk factors and information to prevent or combat it.
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Most cases present in advanced stages, but with proper treatment, the patient can survive this disease.
Annually, about 1,300 new cases are detected in the country and about 500 deaths are reported, although each year, this number increases.
Every October 19 is commemorated el World Breast Cancer Day. For this reason, campaigns are carried out for the early detection, prevention and education of this disease.
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The gynecologist, oncologist and mastologist Jose Manuel Palomo of the Comprehensive Center for Women, answers questions of informative value about this evil to prevent it.
In addition, so that women can educate themselves and seek cancer help in time if they are at risk of the disease.
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What is breast cancer?
It is a disease in which the cells of the breast multiply uncontrollably. In addition, there are different types of breast cancer. This depends on which cells in the breast become cancerous.
Where does cancer appear?
It occurs in different parts of the breast. The breasts consist of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. Most breast cancers start in the ducts or lobules.
Also, it can expand outside the breast through blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it is said to have metastasized.
What are the types of breast cancer?
The most common types of breast cancer are:
Carcinoma ductal infiltrante: Cancer cells multiply outside the ducts and invade other parts of the breast tissue. Also, these invasive cancer cells can spread or metastasize to other parts of the body.
Infiltrating lobulillar carcinoma: Cancer cells spread from the lobules to nearby breast tissues. Also, these invasive cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body.
Carcinoma ductal in situ: It is a breast disease that can lead to breast cancer. Cancer cells are found only in the layer that covers the ducts and have not spread to other tissues in the breast. It is one of the least common types of breast cancer.
What are the risk factors and information for developing breast cancer?
There are two factors. The first is the non-modifiable: age over 50 years, having dense breasts and early onset of menstruation. Also, a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
Modifiable factors are physical inactivity, being overweight, obesity, taking hormones, and drinking alcohol.
Who is at high risk for breast cancer?
If you have a family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, you may be at high risk of developing breast cancer. Also, you are likely to be at high risk for ovarian cancer.
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