The oncologist listed the main risk factors for breast cancer

Oncologist, Professor Alexander Seryakov listed the main risk factors for breast cancer.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, October 15, the specialist noted that every eighth woman faces breast cancer during her lifetime, and the risk factors are not limited to heredity. According to him, in addition to genetics, lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption, excess weight and ecology play an important role.

The expert emphasized that a healthy lifestyle is an effective way of prevention. Normal weight, physical activity, and a balanced diet help reduce the risk. He attached particular importance to the diet, noting that oncologists and cardiologists often recommend a Mediterranean diet with an emphasis on vegetables and fruits.

He also drew attention to the importance of hormonal control. According to him, taking hormonal contraceptives and replacement therapy during menopause is possible only after consulting with a gynecologist, since these drugs can increase the risk of developing hormone-dependent tumors.

The oncologist added that women with a family history of breast cancer need to undergo genetic testing, primarily for the most common mutations.

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On October 15, PhD Dmitry Bulanov, in an interview with Izvestia, said that breast cancer remains the most common malignant tumor in women, and the prognosis of treatment directly depends on early detection. The absence of pain, he said, does not exclude the presence of a problem, so any changes require specialist advice.

On the same day, oncologist and mammologist Rasul Akhmaev, in an interview with RIAMO, warned that the mammary gland reacts very sensitively to any carcinogens contained in alcoholic beverages and tobacco smoke. He stressed that bad habits are the main trigger for the development of breast cancer in young women.

Also on October 15, Suzanne Srapyan, a specialist at the Outpatient Oncology Center of Lyubertsy Hospital, spoke about key methods of early diagnosis of the disease. In particular, according to her, for the early detection of breast diseases, every woman should be examined by a gynecologist or mammologist once a year, notes 360.ru .

At the same time, Anastasia Rakova, Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Social Development, reported that since the beginning of 2025, it had been possible to identify malignant neoplasms of the mammary glands at an early stage in more than 5.5 thousand residents of the capital. According to her, timely diagnosis and timely start of treatment is a chance for a long and happy life, the Moscow City News Agency reports.

On October 13, oncologist Arkady Bedzhanyan recommended walking more often during sedentary work to prevent cancer. According to the expert, in order to disperse the blood in the body, 150 minutes of walking per week is enough without serious physical exertion, writes RT.

On October 3, psychologist Olga Morozova explained how stress can cause cancer. According to her, a psychologist should help a patient get out of a stressful state, otherwise the cancer will progress, according to NSN.

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