Most people think that breast cancer is characterized by a lump in the breast, but it turns out that “acne” may also be a warning sign of breast cancer. A 24-year-old woman in the United Kingdom found a bump on her chest earlier, thinking it was just an ordinary “acne” and squeezed it out, but the “acne” not only did not subside, but became bigger and blue-purple. It was only after a medical examination that she found out that she had breast cancer and needed immediate treatment.
According to American media《Insider》According to reports, Siobhan Harrison, a 24-year-old woman from South Wales, UK, found a suspected acne lump on her chest in December 2020 and tried to squeeze it out, but the acne not only did not subside, but gradually became larger. , and was bruised, because he was worried about the abnormality of his body, Harrison immediately called the doctor to make an appointment for an examination.
Diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer
Harrison initially planned to be tested through the NHS, but there was a nine-month waiting list, so she switched to a private hospital for an ultrasound. It turned out that the “acne” may be a sign of cancer, so she was placed on the waiting list of the National Health Service, and a detailed examination will be carried out in June 2021.
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Laboratory tests confirmed Harrison was diagnosed with stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer, which means the cancer has spread to nearby tissues but has not spread to other organs. Harrison later underwent surgery to remove the mass and received two weeks of radiation therapy earlier this year to prevent the cancer from returning, and is still being monitored for cancer recurrence.
according toAmerican Cancer Society Informationtriple negative breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that spreads faster, has fewer treatment options, and tends to have worse outcomes than other types. Metastases to the brain, currently the most complex type of breast cancer.
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6 risk factors for breast cancer
Dr. Liu Boren, an expert in genetic nutrition and functional medicine in Taiwan, once said that most of the reasons for young women suffering from breast cancer are related to the following six high-risk habits:
Do not exercise.
Go to bed very late.
Eat less fruits and vegetables.
Loves smoky BBQ meats.
Love to drink hand shake sugary drinks.
Environmental hormones, plasticizer pollution.
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