Four major cancers are the leading killers of women

Due to unreasonable eating habits, frequent exposure to environmental estrogens, lack of physical exercise, increased obesity and other related risk factors, cancer has gradually become the number one killer of female friends. Under the dual pressure of gradual deterioration of body functions and menopause psychology, the body is more vulnerable to cancer. Female friends must be extra careful and wary of the following four major cancers.

1. Ovarian cancer

1. What is ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common tumors in women. Because the ovaries are hidden deep in the pelvic cavity, even if a tumor grows, it is not easy to be detected. On the other hand, the initial symptom of ovarian cancer is abdominal distension, but many women take it lightly and blame it on obesity. They don't take it seriously and often find it too late. Therefore, ovarian cancer is also called the "silent killer" of women.

2. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer

Persistent abdominal swelling, pressure and pain, gastrointestinal discomfort, difficulty eating or an easy feeling of fullness, frequent or urgent urination, ascites, irregular vaginal bleeding or menstruation, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, etc. are all "yellow card" warning signs of ovarian cancer and must be vigilant.

3. High-risk groups for ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer can occur in women of any age, but is more common with age. It usually occurs in menopausal women, and is more common in women after menopause. The age of onset is mostly around 40-50 years old. In addition, the incidence of ovarian cancer is high in single or childless women.

4. Special tips

There are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of ovarian cancer. More than half of people only experience abdominal discomfort in the early stages. Many people confuse it with gastrointestinal discomfort, so that when they discover it, it is often in the late stages. Therefore, female friends must have regular physical examinations to reduce the risk of disease.

2. Breast cancer

1. What is breast cancer?

According to relevant data, breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women and has become the number one killer threatening women's health. The incidence of breast cancer remains high both at home and abroad. If it is not treated in time or is treated improperly, lesions may occur, which may put life in danger at any time.

2. Common symptoms of breast cancer

In fact, canceration is a process. Careful people can find some signs in the early stages of breast cancer. The following points are helpful for early detection of breast cancer: painless breast lumps; changes in the appearance of the breast, with visible bulging of the skin at the lump, and some local skin becoming orange peel-like, or even edema, discoloration, and eczema-like changes; ulcers in the nipple or areola that do not heal for a long time; sunken breast skin; bloody nipple discharge and the discovery of underarm swelling, etc.

3. People at high risk of breast cancer

The high-risk age group for breast cancer is 40 to 50 years old, but it is generally difficult to detect through routine physical examinations. Generally speaking, women over 35 should have a basic mammogram once a year.

4. Special tips

Female friends can do self-examination regularly to detect the disease in time. Generally speaking, the best time for self-examination is 7 to 10 days after the end of menstruation; and for women in menopause or menopause, it is best to set a fixed day each month for self-examination.

3. Endometrial cancer

1. What is endometrial cancer?

Endometrial cancer is one of the three most common tumors of the female reproductive tract. The incidence rate has been on the rise in recent years. The disease is characterized by high incidence and low cure rate in the late stage, so prevention should be the main approach to the disease.

2. Common symptoms of endometrial cancer

Very early stage patients may have no obvious symptoms and are only discovered accidentally during gynecological examinations for general surveys or other reasons. The general symptoms include irregular vaginal bleeding before and after menopause, increased vaginal discharge, and varying amounts of blood mixed in the leucorrhea. In the late stages, cancer invasion may cause pain in the abdomen, lumbosacral region, and even lower limbs.

3. High-risk groups for endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is more common in middle-aged and elderly women, with an average age of onset of 59 years old. 75% of patients develop the disease after menopause, and are often accompanied by diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, which are also called the endometrial cancer triad.