Top 3 Most Frequent Cancer in Women

by Akash Sharma Akash Sharma

In 2018, eighteen million cancer cases were on the record worldwide, and among these cases, 8.5 million were female. With the increasing global burden, cancer prevention has become one of the most vital health challenges of the twenty-first century. According to Dr. Siddharth Sahni, it is significant to pay attention to your body for any abnormal changes. However, you don't have to worry if you pay heed and beware of the common cancers in women. If you know what to look for, then two-thirds of these common cancers are preventable.

Breast Cancer

In America, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer besides skin cancer. Though as you grow older, the danger increases, it can happen at any age. Some women have a greater risk than others. However, every woman should know about the symptoms of breast cancer and what they should do to prevent it.

Symptoms of breast cancer are,

●       Any change in the shape or size of the nipple or the breast should make you cautious.

●       You should be aware of any lump in the armpit and breast.

●       If your nipples turn inward or you have a sore nipple and breast, you should be careful.

●       Nipples discharge should make you visit your doctor immediately.

The precautions you can take include being prudent if you have a medical history in the family. If you are diagnosed at an early stage, you have a better chance of conquering cancer. If you are over the age of forty, then you should do an annual screening for breast cancer with mammograms. Every woman should be aware of the shape of their breasts, and if any change occurs, they should immediately contact their doctors.

Cervical Cancer

The vital risk factor for cervical cancer is chronic infection through certain kinds of HPV or human papillomavirus. Skin-to-skin contact can give you the virus, like oral, vaginal, or anal sex with anyone who has the virus. You can also get the virus for having a weakened immune system, smoking, obesity, taking specific hormone treatments, etc.

At the initial stage of cancer, there are no symptoms. The symptoms of this cancer as it grows are,

●       Enduring pain while having sex.

●       Abnormal bleeding in the vagina after menopause, between the menstrual cycle and during sex is another symptom.

●       Vaginal discharge.

To prevent cervical cancer, you should use protection during sex. Smoking, having multiple sexual partners, many children, using oral contraceptive medicines can increase the risk of cancer.

Ovarian Cancer

As women grow old, the chances of ovarian cancer increase. Women who are without a child or who have children after thirty can have ovarian cancer. A family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and HNPCC bring a greater risk of ovarian cancer than others.

The symptoms are,

●       Pelvic pain

●       Digestive problem

●       Feeling of urinating all the time

●       Abdominal swelling

If these symptoms are occurring for more than a week, then you should contact your doctor. A routine check-up is crucial to prevent cancer. If you have a family history of cancer, you should start doing some tests as per your doctor's instructions.

In conclusion, these are the most common cancers in women. Knowing the symptoms and the prevention process may save your life.

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