Review Article
Year: 2022 | Month: August | Volume: 12 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 97-104
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220813
Adolescent Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Prevention
Kiran Chhetri1, Dr. Amudha K2
1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India
2 Principal and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing,
Florence College of Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India.
Corresponding Author: Kiran Chhetri
ABSTRACT
Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among adolescent girls, accounting for approximately 7% of breast cancer among all age groups2. Tumor in breast can be benign or malignant. Breast cancer in young patients is rare but more aggressive with higher intensity, advanced stages, and poor prognostic features. Women of any age group might suffer from breast cancer but apparently, young women are at more risk. Heredity is mainly the risk factor in young breast cancer patients. Other risk factors such as age, hormones, lifestyle and food habits also contribute to breast cancer. All of these risk factors if prevented at an early age can help prevent breast cancer. There are various methods to detect breast cancer with and without help of a health care facility. Simple procedure like breast self-examination can be performed at home. While, mammography is considered as the most effective clinical method for diagnosing breast cancer. The women who have familial history can be considered as risk group for initiation of breast cancer. Taking preventive measures and participating in screening of breast cancer is essential for early detection and prevention.
Key words: breast cancer, adolescence, early detection, prevention.