Cases of breast cancer increase in women under 40

Cases of breast cancer in women under 40 years of age are on the rise, warned the Foundation to Fight Breast Cancer (Funcamama).

Diagnoses are seen in vulnerable women from the age of 32, said Jorge Uribe, representative of the Barquisimeto Moms Clinic. The situation leads to recommending that women take the exam even before turning 30 years old.

“Previously, mammography was recommended starting at age 40.“But we at the clinic reviewed our database and found nearly 2,500 patients and 15% were under 40 years of age,” Uribe warned during the launch of the Breast Clinic run and walk.

The funds raised in the sporting activity will be used to care for patients with breast cancer, a disease that represents one of the main causes of death in the world, he noted. Union Radio.

From information to action

Everyone’s health requires efforts such as maintaining a healthy weight, having a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol consumption.

But it is also important for women to do self-examinations, in order to detect any irregularities in the breast area; Follow medical recommendations about when to have a mammogram and visit your gynecologist regularly.

There is risk factors to take into account such as age, family history, genetic mutations, and early menstruation and late menopause. Early prevention is key to increasing the chances of successful treatment.