Oncologist listed habits that increase the risk of breast cancer

On Thursday, June 11, Alexander Seryakov, head of the SM-Clinic cancer center, oncologist, MD, Professor, distinguished Russian healthcare worker, listed habits that increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

According to the doctor, one of the most dangerous habits is smoking. Tobacco smoke contains dozens of carcinogenic substances that can damage body cells and provoke the development of tumor processes, he explained.

"Many women underestimate the impact of smoking on breast cancer risk. Especially dangerous is considered to be a long smoking experience and the beginning of this habit at a young age. Carcinogens affect the body systemically, not just the lungs," the specialist explained in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

Another significant factor is regular alcohol consumption, the expert noted.

In addition, excess weight and low physical activity have a serious impact on the risk of the disease.

Among other risk factors, Seryakov identified chronic stress, lack of sleep, and an unbalanced diet with an excess of ultra-processed foods, trans fats, and fast carbohydrates.

At the same time, the oncologist added that the presence of risk factors does not necessarily mean the development of cancer.

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Evgeny Cheremushkin, an oncologist and senior researcher at the Institute of Clinical Oncology at the National Research Center of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, told IA Regnum on May 26 that quitting smoking, alcohol, as well as proper nutrition and skin protection from the sun will significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

In turn, Natalia Zakharzhevskaya, a leading geneticist at the Hemotest laboratory, told RT that a number of breast cancer cases are associated with hereditary genetic mutations that can be detected long before the onset of the disease.

Earlier, on April 7, Andrey Kaprin, Chief oncologist at the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Director General of the Russian Ministry of Health's Scientific Research Center for Radiology, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, reported that 54% of Russian cancer cases are among women and 46% among men. The ratio has not changed in the last 10 years. According to the expert, cancer is mainly detected in the older generation, and the average age of cancer in Russia is 65 years.