What will you do when you hear that there are more than 15,000 cases of breast cancer every year in Vietnam?

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According to statistics of Globocan, Vietnam is currently leading the world in the rate of breast cancer. Specifically, the new incidence rate is 15229 cases and the mortality rate is 6103 cases. The above facts make us seriously think about how to prevent, screen, screen and treat breast cancer most effectively.

1. Risk factors for breast cancer

Women who are faced with the following risk factors for breast cancer need to pay special attention to the screening and screening as early as possible:
Women between the ages of 40 and 60 Have a BRCA1 gene mutation , Other types of mutations such as mutations in the ATM gene; TP53; PTEN; CDH1; STK11; PALB2 is a rare mutation that can be found in breast cancer. Genetics, family history of breast cancer, women with early menarche before age 12 or late menopause after age 55 Women who have not had children, or are not breast-feeding Women with a history of radiation breast treatment Obese women, unhealthy diet, sedentary Use oral contraceptives, regular hormone therapy Currently many women at a young age also have breast cancer without didn't know. When women do not perform health checks, early screening methods, the consequences caused by breast cancer are very dangerous.

2. Symptoms of breast cancer

Symptoms of breast cancer in the early stages are often not obvious. Symptoms can be easily confused with common breast diseases. However, women can monitor and notice the following abnormalities:
Breast or breast pain Symptoms of breast pain, breast tenderness during pregnancy or during periods that are considered normal. However, if these symptoms appear on both normal days and the pain persists, increasing gradually when the period comes, you should see a doctor, ultrasound and mammogram to check your breasts

Abnormally large breasts If you feel abnormally large breasts, mismatched breasts or often feel an erection, you should be careful. This is most likely a sign of breast cancer.
Lumps in the mammary glands Breast tumors can be discovered by chance, but experts advise that you do a breast self-examination every month after the end of your period, this way you can feel a "foreign mass" in the breast. her mammary glands. These tumors can be either benign or malignant. This is a very important step because a lot of breast cancer cases are detected early through monthly breast self-examination and mammogram, combined breast ultrasound when there is suspicion.
For breast self-examination, you can stand in front of a mirror to check the breast shape in a normal position. Then, switch to the raised arms and finally the hands on the hips, check the breast as you change positions.
Axillary lymphadenopathy When examining the breast, you can also check the axillary fossa, if there is an abnormal mass, you should also see a specialist immediately. Axillary lymph nodes can have many causes but can also be the first sign of breast cancer. There are quite a few cases of breast cancer diagnosed when the patient is accidentally discovered axillary lymph nodes

Breast skin changes Some breast skin changes such as redness, swelling in the form of cellulite... you should see a doctor right away because this could be a warning sign that breast cancer is at a late stage.
Inverted nipples, changes in the skin around the nipples Some normal women have congenital inverted nipples. However, if your nipples suddenly become completely inverted, accompanied by stiffness and cannot be pulled out as usual, the skin is retracted, wrinkled and may appear small particles in the areola around the areola. around the nipple, abnormal discharge in the nipple... then you should see a specialist doctor for early examination, diagnosis and treatment advice. In short, when detecting lumps, swelling, pain, changes change in skin color, discharge... abnormality, you should see a doctor soon for more specific examination and advice. Women over 35 years old, people with abnormal signs in the mammary glands, women who have never given birth, etc. need to have a breast examination and take a mammogram and ultrasound every 6 months.

3. What do women need to do to detect breast cancer early?

Women who are at high risk for breast cancer need to be screened for breast cancer as soon as possible and perform regular screening. This helps to detect the disease as early as possible to have a timely treatment plan. Women can do breast self-examination at home to detect abnormalities in the breasts and breasts. When there are symptoms of breast cancer, it is necessary to have a specialist examination, subclinical examination or follow-up tests to conclude whether there is a disease or not. Breast cancer is a completely curable disease if detected at an early stage. This shows that breast cancer screening and screening plays a very important role for all women. And for people at high risk, screening should be done sooner and more often according to the doctor's advice and instructions. Breast cancer screening methods are made based on your health status and the results of your doctor's clinical examination. You will be carried out tests, subclinical ... to give the most accurate results about the disease. This includes:
Clinical tests, especially in cases where there is a hard lump in the breast, nipple discharge, or an abnormal change in the breast. A mammogram detects the tiniest abnormalities in breast cells.

Breast ultrasound can distinguish cancerous or fluid-filled breast cysts that are not cancerous. Computed tomography (CT) scan for further examination if other methods fail to diagnose. Biopsy taking cells from a tumor in the breast gives a test to conclude the tumor's nature.. At Vinmec International General Hospital, doctors understand the importance of breast cancer screening, knowing the importance of breast cancer screening. Early detection is important in how it affects later treatment. Therefore, we bring the earliest and most effective solution to women with the Breast Cancer Screening Package to help women detect the disease as early as possible. Vinmec is confident to be a reputable, quality medical facility. The best quality in breast cancer screening with:
Team of highly specialized and experienced doctors Mechanism of cooperation with domestic and foreign hospitals in the process of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment Muscle system Modern medical equipment and facilities support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. If you need further advice and visit at Vinmec Health System Hospitals nationwide, please make an appointment on this website. website to be served.

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