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Aware of Breast Cancer Symptoms

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Breast cancer is the second largest cause of death in Indonesia after cervical cancer (cervical cancer). According to data from Dharmais Cancer Hospital have 126 cases of breast cancer than women per 100,000 population.

In fact, people with breast cancer can be cured. Risk of death can be minimized, if the cancer is detected more quickly. For that as a woman you should know the symptoms of breast cancer. Be examined by a doctor the right if you meet the following symptoms.

- Lump in the breast
Do not underestimate that there are lumps in the breast is smallest. Generally, painless lump and the size of peanuts only. However, if the lump is cancerous over time will grow in size. Perform breast self-examination (Parenting) regularly. If there is a suspicious lump to see a doctor immediately. (more…)

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Factors Causing Breast Cancer

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

According to risk factors and Kodim Moningkey, specific causes of breast cancer is still unknown, but there are many factors that have an influence on estimated occurrence of breast cancer include:

1. Reproductive factors

Reproductive characteristics associated with risk of breast cancer is nuliparitas, menarche at a young age, menopause at older age, and her first pregnancy at older age. The main risk of breast cancer is age. Estimated, the period between the occurrence of first menstruation to the age at first pregnancy is a window of initiation of breast cancer development. Are anatomically and functionally, will experience breast atrophy with age. Less than 25% of breast cancer occurred before menopause during which the tumor is estimated onset occurred long before the occurrence of clinical changes.

2. Use of hormone
The hormone estrogen associated with breast cancer. Reports from the Harvard School of Public Health stated that there was an increase meaningful breast cancer in users of estrogen replacement therapy. A metaanalisis stated that although there is no risk of breast cancer in oral contraceptive users, women who use this drug for a long time have a higher risk for this cancer before menopause. (more…)

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