Monday, July 15, 2013

Screening for breast cancer at a young age is not required

As a result of the new study, the researchers say that not having a family history of breast cancer should take place. At an early age for breast cancer screening, according to Reuters Experts believe that there are factors that decide where a doctor if you do or do not require screening. Breast cancer - a common disease. 25-30% of cases occur in families where someone has already had breast cancer, but in many cases, you can pretend to be ill. Scientists believe that if you have close relatives: mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer, the disease can often occur between the ages of 40-50 years. For a more complete picture of experts conducted a study of 1987 women, the sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of the participants also had breast cancer in the study. Experts identified four family factors associated with breast cancer at a young age: at least two cases of first degree relatives, at least two cases among the relatives of the first and second degree under 50 and at least one case of the disease in relatives of first or second degree under 40, but every case of cancer in relatives of the two breasts were women who had at least two risk factors in risk of 11% under the age of 30 than those who. do not have these factors And aged 40 to 50 years increased the presence of two or more of the risk factors of the disease by five times. According to experts, breast cancer is very rare in young age. For this reason, the screening procedure is not always necessary. Scientists regularly consulted with your doctor and monitor the health of their loved ones in order to properly assess the risk.

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