Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Factors increasing the risk of breast cancer are listed below…

Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. It actually forms in the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) or lobules (glands that produce milk). This type of cancer can occur in both men and women, but it is more common in women.

While it is impossible to avoid breast cancer, certain lifestyle choices can reduce the risk.

Maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, not smoking, and breastfeeding may lower the chances of developing breast cancer.

Additionally, early detection through regular mammograms and clinical breast exams can increase the chances of successful treatment.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated across the globe in October every year. Its purpose is to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, support patients, and raise funds for research, prevention, and treatment.

In this month, various campaigns, events, fundraisers, and educational activities take place to spread information about breast health, self-examination, and screening methods.

A few factors are increasing your risk of breast cancer:

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing breast cancer.

A sedentary lifestyle and lack of regular exercise also increase the risk of breast cancer.

Regular and excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk as well.

Long-term use of HRT, especially estrogen-progestin combination therapy, can increase the risk of breast cancer.

Following a healthy lifestyle and making changes to alter these factors can greatly reduce the risk of breast cancer.