Young breast cancer patients need attention in their daily lives in many ways to ensure health, improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of relapse. The following are specific concerns:
Regular review and prompt treatment
Periodic review: periodic breast ultrasound, X-rays, etc., as well as all-body examinations necessary to detect tumour changes or signs of recurrence in a timely manner. Timely treatment: If breast cancer is diagnosed, a doctor ‘ s programme of treatment, including surgery, treatment, chemotherapy, endocrinology treatment and target-oriented treatment, should be available on a regular basis.
II. Catering
Healthy Eating: Maintaining a healthy diet and ingestion of foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, whole cereals, low-fat milk and skinny meat.
Avoid high-fat, high-sugar, high-cholesterol diets and risk of increased weight and cardiovascular disease.
Reduction of estrogen intake: Avoid, to the extent possible, foods and medicines containing estrogens, such as honey, beehaviour, and cosmetics containing hormones to reduce the risk of tumour recurrence.
III. Physical exercise
Regular motion: An adequate level of movement increases body immunity and reduces the risk of obesity and other diseases. Patients are advised to perform aerobics of medium intensity of not less than 150 minutes per week, such as fast walking, running, swimming, etc.
Post-operative exercise: Physical activity should be maintained after the operation, but can be appropriately reduced, with special attention to the protection of the surgical area and the area of diversion, and to the prevention of pull and collision.
Lifestyle adjustments
Prohibition of smoking and alcohol: Stopping smoking and limiting alcohol intake can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer.
(b) Reducing stress: Prevention of long periods of stress, anxiety, depression and other negative moods, which can be relaxed through meditation, respiratory training, yoga, etc.
Good work: keep a regular life, don’t stay up late and overwork.
V. Post-operative follow-up and psychological support
Post-operative follow-up: Maintenance of post-operative follow-up, based on doctor ‘ s advice and assessment, to assess recovery, timely detection and treatment of complications or signs of recurrence.
Psychological support: The process of treatment of breast cancer may result in greater psychological stress for the patient and should seek the help of a psychologist for psychological guidance and support.
VI. Avoiding risk factors
Avoiding exposure to carcinogens: Prevent exposure to known carcinogens, such as certain chemicals, radiation, etc., as far as possible. At work and in life, care is taken to take the necessary protective measures.
Weight control: Maintaining healthy weight is important to reduce the risk of re-emergence of breast cancer. Weight management with a reasonable diet and exercise to avoid obesity.
Maternity and lactation: For young women, the choice of suitable timing and breastfeeding can also reduce the risk of breast cancer. Doctors are advised to consult for personalized advice.
In the light of the above, young breast cancer patients need attention in their daily lives in a number of areas, including regular review, dietary regulation, physical exercise, lifestyle adjustment and post-operative follow-up and psychological support. These approaches help to improve the quality of life of patients, reduce the risk of relapse and promote rehabilitation.
