A dangerous sign in the body of women

According to Fars news agency’s health department, Professor Mohammad Ismail Akbari, a specialist in endocrinology and cancer surgery and a full professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences regarding the situation of breast cancer in the country, said: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, which is about 99%. Among the sufferers of it are women.

He continued: Considering that the population is getting old, we have about six percent growth of breast cancer in the country every year. The health percentage of breast cancer patients in the country is very high and is higher than many western countries.

The head of the Comprehensive Cancer Control Center said: This disease is growing, but fortunately, with the high diagnostic facilities available for patients, it can be said that these patients have a life expectancy of 15 years.

He said: Women and their husbands are the best diagnosticians of this cancer. During the last 15 years, we have come one step lower in diagnosis and we hope that this rank will be lower in the coming years.

Full professor of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences considered looking as the first way to detect this cancer and added: Women should stand in front of the mirror and raise their hands. The review is more detailed.

He considered nipple discharge to be problematic if it is one-sided and accompanied by bloody discharge.

Akbari considered touching the lump as one of the other symptoms of this disease and said: during the examination, one should start the examination with the skin of the palm of the hand, from the armpit, and examine the entire breast and its surroundings, and if the lump is indented or touched, go to the doctor immediately. did

He pointed out the role of midwives and gynecologists in the field of treatment and also in the diagnosis of this disease and clarified: the main diagnosis of breast cancer is with the surgeon and the surgeon is directly responsible for the treatment of this disease.

The expert made the diagnosis program based on the mind, sight and hand and said: With manual examination and proper vision, up to 85% diagnosis is possible. Usually 50% of radiology reports are in accordance with pathology reports and reality.

He advised the radiologists: if the techniques are not performed well when taking mammography, a complete report of the patient’s condition may not be obtained. In many parts of the world, the diagnosis with radiology is 85%, but in Iran, this diagnosis is 50%, because the techniques are not performed correctly and well.

The full professor of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences mentioned 3 diagnostic methods of breast cancer and added: Mammography is one of the most important diagnostic methods. Ultrasound and MRI are also diagnostic methods.

He emphasized: Normally, both ultrasound and mammography tests are not requested together and it is illegal to write prescriptions for both tests at the same time. MRI tests are requested only in special cases; Among the people who face breast cancer in their genetics.

Akbari emphasized: In the treatment of women who preserve the breast tissue, a longer lifespan has been seen. The breast conservation method in the treatment of breast cancer is the most scientific and accepted method of breast surgery, which certainly helps the patient’s longevity.

He advised: All surgeon colleagues should be aware of all techniques and methods of breast preservation in breast cancer treatment. Axillary lymph node surgery should be performed in a standard manner, using gammaprop to remove the scout node and, if possible, preserve the rest of the axillary lymph nodes.

He listed the risk factors for breast cancer, including common factors such as smoking and hookah, which are involved in 30% of all human deaths, and stated: chronic stress also has a very important effect on the number of deaths.

He considered obesity and excess weight in the human body to be among other risk factors and said: any fat and excess weight in the body is a source of estrogen (aromatics), which are 100% important in the rate of breast cancer.

He considered being unkind, not trusting, not forgiving, being jealous, etc. among other risk factors of this disease. A calm and confident patient has helped his health by eliminating stress.

He reminded: water contaminated with heavy metals, air pollution and genomic changes are involved in this type of cancer; Besides, 5 to 10% of this disease is genetic.

The expert of the program said: it can be said that up to 96% of all types of cancers can be treated; Currently, cancer treatment is done as a team.

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