Recent studies affirm the importance of sport as prevention and treatment of pathologies. According to studies, women who do sports for more than three hours a week, obtain between 30% and 40% less risk of developing breast cancer. "The benefits of physical activity apply to all women, regardless of whether they have a family history of breast cancer or not. In addition, it is also highly recommended for those who have previously suffered from this condition, therefore, in the relapse prevention, physical activity is always recommended ", argues the general surgeon of HLA San Carlos, Begoña Patiño Bernal.
The factors that influence the appearance of breast cancer are very varied, and among them is the sedentary life. That is why sport is vital for its prevention.
Sport, your ally
During the chemotherapy process, it is advised to live a normal life, when the side effects allow it. And within normality the sport fits. "Soft exercises such as walking, cycling are beneficial ... Depending on the type of surgery performed on the patient, rehabilitation training can be done, always advised by the breast surgeon and the oncologist," says the surgeon. It should be remembered that physical activity is not recommended the first few days after surgery, due to wound healing.
"Immediately after the operation and removing the drains, there are gentle training aimed at the rehabilitation of the breast and the arm. Later, after their removal, stretching exercises and for muscle elongation are recommended (tension very close to muscle tear) to avoid contractures and retraction of scars ", explains Patiño.
Next, it is recommended to perform exercise at least three times a week.
Self-exploration as a routine
To the physical exercise is added the self-exploration as a method of prevention. "Self-exploration is the best way for a woman to know her own breasts and for her to realize the appearance of an abnormality," says the general surgeon.
"Exploration is recommended once a month. In women of childbearing age, the best date is the last day of the menstrual cycle, and for menopausal women, it is recommended that they always do it monthly by matching it on the same day," he adds. the doctor. In addition "the proper way to do it is to start looking at the mirror to confirm that there is no change in appearance, with the arms up, cross and at the waist. And finally we must feel the gland clockwise looking nodules. "
Breast cancer is one of the cancers with the highest cure rate. Currently, survival is over 80% and continues to improve year after year thanks to research and prevention. "In the event of any nodular lesion, especially not painful, the specialist should be consulted. It is also necessary to turn to the doctor for changes in the skin, such as retractions or redness, and for any type of discharge from the nipple", says Dr. HLA San Carlos.
The Breast Unit of the HLA San Carlos Hospital treats cancer and hormonal alterations of the gland and offers continuous and personalized follow-up to patients throughout their lives. In addition, it has a large group of professionals such as mastologist surgeons, oncology radiologists, gynecologists ... and they have different techniques to adapt the treatment individually in each case.
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