21 Breast Cancer Facts You Should Know

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030 the number of deaths from cancer reaches 17 million, 27 million new cases occur, and 75 million people are living with cancer. One thing to watch out for is breast cancer. Especially this year, predicted more than one million people suffer from this disease.

Before it's too late, right away, deh, detection of breast cancer through Breast Self-Examination a week after menstruation. To enrich our knowledge of breast cancer, read also the following facts:

1. 1 in 8 newborn infants are at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer as adults, according to research from the National Cancer Institute.
2. There are 75% of cases of breast cancer is experienced by women aged over 50 years. However, the rest shows that even young women can experience it.
3. Based on research, breastfeeding can reduce the risk of cancer. The more often, the greater the benefits.
4. Based on research, breast cancer patients who also suffer from diabetes have a death risk of up to 50% compared to those who are not diabetic.
5. Based on research from Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D., director of cancer etiology at City of Hope, exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer in all women with different body shapes. This risk also decreases in women whose bodies are slim. Not only that, exercise is also very helpful for breast cancer survivors. Research reveals only one in three breast cancer survivors whose illness worsens after their regular exercise.
6. Based on statistics, the left breast is more often affected by cancer than the right breast. Until now, the cause is unknown.
7. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of many diseases, including breast cancer. And young women who smoke have a greater breast cancer than teenagers who do not smoke.
8. Another risk factor for cancer is age. According to the American Cancer Society, 79% of new cases and 88% of cancer deaths occur in women over 50.
9. The biggest risk factor of breast cancer is by becoming a woman. Yes, the fact is that this disease is more common in women than men. Research revealed, women 200 times greater risk of breast cancer
10. The highest number of breast cancer patients is in developing countries, reaching 70% of cases.
11. The ability of a person to recover or survive when suffering from breast cancer depends on the type of cancer experienced, how long he has had cancer and age of the patient. Based on data from the World Cancer Report, the survival of cancer survivors living in maji countries is greater than those living in developing countries. Cancer patients in developed countries can live up to at least five years after they have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
12. When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she is four times more likely to develop new cancer in the same breast or other breasts.
13. Using excessive deodorant, wearing a tight bra for too long (more than 12 hours), until abortion can trigger breast cancer.
14. Although rare, breast cancer can also be experienced by men. An estimated 2,600 men were diagnosed with breast cancer and about 440 of them die each year.
15. By 2017, an estimated 255,180 cases of invasive (dangerous) breast cancer are found in men and women. And there are 63,410 cases of non-invasive breast cancer. It is estimated that 40,610 women have died of breast cancer by 2017, although breast cancer death rates have declined since 1989.
16. The youngest woman who survived the onset of breast cancer was Aleisha Hunter from Ontario, Canada. At the age of three, he did a mastectomy to overcome the cancer he suffered.
17. One study in the US showed that women who consumed one to 25 antibiotics for more than 17 years are at high risk of developing breast cancer. We are not prohibited to consume it, but should drink according to the recommended dosage.
18. Most breast cancers (85 percent), experienced by women in their families no history of similar illnesses.
19. On average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and one woman will die from the disease every 13 minutes.
20. Stress and social isolation will increase the growth of breast tumors.
21. Fatty women 1.5 times greater risk of breast cancer after their menopause than women slim.