Expert of Ministry of Health on breast cancer

“There are no specific facts regarding breast cancer. Only a number of assumptions. About 10 percent, according to statistics, breast cancer occurs as a result of hereditary genetic factors. Another factor is viruses.”

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This was announced on the ministry page on Instagram was reported by expert expert, surgeon, mammologist Hegiget Velieva, talking about breast cancer.

According to the specialist, the second factor after hereditary are onkovirus (tumor viruses). In addition, the likelihood of cancer is also affected by the age factor. Hormonal changes play a role. Factors can also be excess weight, inactivity, unhealthy food, alcohol abuse, smoking, stress and radiation.

The doctor added that it may take up to 10 years to find a tumor in a woman’s body. Such tumors are very small and do not cause tangible symptoms.

According to Velieva, the disease can be treated even at the last stage. Unlike other types of cancer, the breast tumor is the most studied and cured. Therefore, women should undergo examination in time.

The specialist emphasized that women with a benign tumor or a survey of its removal can create families, become mothers and breastfeeding. Those who are treated for breast cancer, including surgically, should consult a doctor. Most breast tumors are benign. A benign tumor is unlikely to recover after removal.