Latest research reveals a lot of information about methods to prevent breast cancer

A recent study has revealed that providing health advice to women based on their age and the breast cancer risk they face is extremely important. Experts at Imperial College London point out that since women's lifestyle habits change across different age groups, raising awareness about healthy habits by targeting these transitional periods is more effective.

For this study, data from over 110,000 women under the 'Breast Cancer Now Generations Study' was analyzed, extensively observing how factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, and body weight change with age.

According to research data, even consuming one glass of wine per day can increase the breast cancer risk for women in their 30s by about 15 percent. Furthermore, the primary risk factor affecting middle-aged women is unnecessary weight gain. Although women in their 20s are more inclined to consume alcohol, women in their 30s face a higher risk as they are simultaneously affected by both alcohol and excessive weight. In the past decade, with the number of breast cancer patients among women aged 20 to 49 increasing by about 10 percent, age-specific awareness campaigns have become an essential necessity.

It is believed that about a quarter, or 25 percent, of all breast cancer cases could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. As the number of fat cells in the body increases, oestrogen hormone levels rise, which directly increases the risk of breast cancer. According to reports published in 'Scientific Reports' journal, obese post-menopausal women have a 30 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women of normal weight. Professor Amy Berrington of the Institute of Cancer Research states that warning women about alcohol-related risks at specific ages can also prevent other ailments such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Meanwhile, a new drug that can provide an additional six months of life for breast cancer patients has been approved by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) after a two-year continuous struggle. Accordingly, over 1,000 women in England are expected to receive this latest drug, 'Enhertu', annually. Although officials had previously determined that the drug did not offer value for money, with the new approval, Claire Rowney of the 'Breast Cancer Now' charity states that this is a historic day in the fight against breast cancer.

(Source: Daily Mail)