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Every October, the "pink month" is celebrated worldwide, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and educating about breast cancer, the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of mortality among women around the globe.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that one in every 12 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. For this reason, various campaigns focused on early detection, treatment, and palliative care for this disease take place during this month.
Preventing breast cancer is crucial for saving lives. Therefore, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle to help reduce the risk of developing this disease:
Maintain a healthy weight
Follow a balanced diet
Engage in regular physical activity
Avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption
Limit prolonged use of hormones
It is also important to consider certain risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer:
Age over 40 (though it can occur earlier)
Family history of cancer
Beginning menstruation before age 12 and late menopause
Having the first child after age 30
Never having been pregnant
Breast cancer often does not show obvious symptoms, making it a silent disease. Therefore, women are advised to perform regular breast self-exams to detect any anomalies. Starting at age 40, it is recommended to undergo a mammogram every one to two years, as advised by your specialist doctor.
Don't wait any longer to get informed and visit your nearest health center, where you will receive guidance on preventive measures against this disease. Remember that early detection is key to facilitating timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
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