Providing information about breast cancer, a common type of cancer, Specialist Family Physician Dr. Saadet Gök pointed out that adopting healthy habits such as healthy eating, exercise and breastfeeding reduces the incidence of this disease.
Pointing out that it is predicted that one in every 8 women will get breast cancer, Specialist Family Physician Dr. Saadet Gök stated that breast cancer cases have increased 2.5 times in the last 25 years in our country and said, “After the age of 50, the risk of breast cancer increases more. For this, every woman after the age of 20 should treat herself in front of the mirror.”
Specialist Family Physician Saadet Gök said, “Breast cancer is among the most common cancers both in the world and in our country. Therefore, it is very valuable for women to raise awareness. Especially after the age of 50, the risk of breast cancer increases more. For this reason, it is very important for every woman after the age of 20 to do an examination in front of the mirror at the time they determine four days and five days after their menstrual cycle. After the age of 40, it is very valuable for women to have a mammogram every two years free of charge, which is also on the calendar of the Ministry of Health, at the early diagnosis stage. Obesity is among the biggest factors. It is very important to quit smoking if you smoke. Sedentary life is the biggest enemy of the disease. It is very important to be active and play sports. It is very important to pay attention at this stage. If there is a family history of breast cancer in the mother and aunt, it is very important for these people to be much more careful. People should especially go for mammography at a much earlier stage and undergo a physician's control. For this reason, if you are a risk factor, if you are over the age of 40, it is very important to have a mammogram every two years, I strongly recommend that you consult us both.”
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