Lifestyle Factors That Secretly Trigger Breast Cancer

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Lifestyle Factors That Secretly Trigger Breast Cancer

Monday, 14 Apr 2025

Although breast cancer is influenced by genetic factors, lifestyle also plays a big role. Find out what needs to be done to prevent this disease. Cancer is a complex disease caused by many factors. However, certain lifestyle factors can increase the risk of breast cancer. Some lifestyle factors that can unknowingly increase the risk of breast cancer include: Genetics Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Obesity The risk of breast cancer increases with weight gain, especially after menopause. However, not all fat is the same. Fat that accumulates in the stomach or waist area is more dangerous.

Hormonal Long-term exposure to high estrogen, such as early menstruation, late menopause, long-term hormone replacement therapy, can increase the risk of breast cancer. Lack of exercise Modern lifestyles make us sit more, even though we are required to be active to maintain fitness and stay away from disease. Not having children Women who do not have children or have children over the age of 35 are known to have a greater risk factor. This is because they are exposed to the hormone estrogen for longer. Estrogen is the cause of more active breast cancer. It should be noted that having one or more of these characteristics does not mean that we will get breast cancer. A person can also get breast cancer even though they have no risk factors at all.

Early detection of breast cancer

As with cancer in general, in addition to prevention efforts, early detection is an important effort. "Early detection is the main key in treating breast cancer. With routine screening such as mammography and breast ultrasound, we can find cancer in the early stages so that the chances of recovery are higher." said dr. Bajuadji, SpB (K) Onk, MARS, from Bethsaida Hospital, Gading Serpong Tangerang. Conduct a breast self-examination (Sadari) by feeling the breast and surrounding area. If there is a lump, further examination can be done at a health care facility.