Breast Detection as an Effort to Prevent Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The nutritionist, Dr. Patsy S. Djatikusumo, SpGK that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on vulnerable groups, including people with cancer.

“This vulnerable group usually doesn’t do much outdoor activity, but they are surrounded by healthy people who have activities and interests to go out and meet other people. “Covid is easier to attack and can be fatal for people who have comorbidities such as breast cancer,” he said.

So what is the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer patients?

Patsy, explained that cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, have a very low immune system. It’s easy to get any infection including COVID-19.

“Cancer patients who are also infected with COVID-19 will be hampered by their cancer treatment and can even lead to fatal consequences. Therefore, in the face of this pandemic, we must look after and protect each other,” he said.

In addition to increasing body immunity with a healthy lifestyle such as eating healthy, getting enough rest, exercising regularly and others, the most important thing is to carry out health protocols, at least 5M.

1. Wearing a mask

2. Wash your hands

3. Keep distance

4. Stay away from the crowd

5. Reduced mobility

“Breast cancer patients are among those who will experience severe conditions when infected with the Corona virus. Therefore we need to learn various things to avoid or reduce the risk when exposed to Covid-19. It is also very important to vaccinate if the body’s health of breast cancer patients meets the requirements,” he said.

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