30,000 cases of breast cancer per year, an unusual increase… What is the effect of eating habits and drinking?

According to national cancer registration statistics released on the 26th, the number of new cancer patients in 2022 is 282,047. There are 147,468 men and 134,579 women. If a Korean citizen survives to life expectancy (82.7 years), the probability of developing cancer is 38.1%. It was estimated that cancer would occur in 2 out of 5 men (79.9 years old) (37.7%) and in 1 out of 3 women (85.6 years old) (34.8%). Let’s take a look at cancer again based on the latest data.

women’s cancer 1stomach breast cancer…Why does it continue to increase??

Looking at the most common cancers in men, the order was lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, and liver cancer. For women, the order was breast cancer, thyroid cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer. Among major cancer types, the incidence rates of stomach cancer, liver cancer, and cervical cancer are showing a decreasing trend. However, the incidence of breast and prostate cancer continues to increase. Prostate cancer is a male cancer, and breast cancer is mostly female, except for a very small number of male patients.

breast cancer patient 3In front of 10,000 people…Actress Olivia Hussey 73died at age

There will be 29,528 new cases of breast cancer in 2022, and the number is expected to soon exceed 30,000. Unlike other cancers that repeat decline and increase, it continues to increase every year. Even if breast cancer is discovered early, it is very painful because there is a possibility of mastectomy. If cancer spreads to other parts of the body far from the breast, the 5-year survival rate drops to 45.2%. Risk factors include long ovulation periods, such as early menarche or late menopause, and heredity, but recently the relationship with eating habits is growing.

Actress Olivia Hussey of the movie ‘Romeo and Juliet’ died on the 27th at the age of 73. The deceased was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and was cured after a mastectomy. However, it was reported that a new tumor was discovered in 2018 and the patient was cured of the disease. If you survive 5 years after cancer onset, you are declared cured, but there is a risk of recurrence. This applies to all cancers, not just breast cancer. People who have experienced cancer should always pay attention to regular checkups.

high calorie–high fat diet, If you enjoy drinking…“soybean food, vegetable–I like fruit”

Causes of breast cancer include long-term hormone treatment after menopause, lack of breastfeeding experience, late first birth, and radiation exposure. Recently, Western-style diets focusing on high calories and high fat have also been criticized. In the United States and Europe, breast cancer is competing with colon cancer for first or second place among all cancers. Frequent alcohol consumption is also a risk factor. Looking at the age of the patients, 29.8% were in their 40s, 29.3% in their 50s, and 20.7% in their 60s. If you manage your weight by consistently eating legumes, legumes such as tofu, vegetables, fruits, and grains that are good for alleviating menopausal symptoms, it will help prevent it.

Stress control is also important…colon cancer, Endometrial cancer inheritance must also be examined.

A symptom of breast cancer is feeling a lump in the breast. As it progresses further, a lump can also be felt in the armpit. You should always look at your breasts in the mirror. However, there are almost no symptoms in the early stages. Women aged 40 to 69 must undergo mammography as part of the national cancer screening every two years. If your mother or sister suffered from breast cancer, colon cancer, or endometrial cancer, you should also be careful. These cancers share certain genes. Controlling stress through meditation, listening to music, etc. and paying attention to exercise and diet can help prevent it.