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"Male breast cancer is rare, but it's not non-existent," Dr. Lee said during a chance consultation.
This sentence, inadvertently, became a topic of conversation at the lunch table after a pleasant outing for the family.
On a sunny weekend, Chen took his family to a cherry orchard on the outskirts of the city.
The cherries were ruddy, and the family laughed under the tree and picked baskets full of fruit.
For lunch, they chose a small rustic restaurant next to the orchard.
After the meal, sitting around the table, the topic naturally turned to health.
Lao Chen, 64 years old, retired, former engineer.
Despite his age, he has maintained a healthy lifestyle.
However, his recent medical report revealed that he had breast cancer.
This is undoubtedly extremely rare for a man.
Dr. Lee explained that although the incidence of male breast cancer is only 1% of all breast cancer cases, its presence cannot be ignored.
The family was shocked by this and asked Lao Chen for details.
Lao Chen said with a smile: "The doctor reminded me that there are several things that patients like us need to pay special attention to. ”
First of all, Dr. Lee emphasised that breast cancer patients should minimise their intake of high-fat foods.
Studies have shown that high-fat diets are strongly associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Animal fats, in particular, may increase hormone levels in the patient's body, which can affect the condition.
Secondly, breast cancer patients should avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Alcohol can increase estrogen levels in the body and affect hormone metabolism, which may exacerbate the condition.
Dr. Li provided some data to back it up, studies have shown that breast cancer patients who consume more than two alcoholic beverages per day;
The risk of exacerbation will be 20 to 30 percent higher than that of patients who do not drink alcohol.
Finally, excessive physical work also needs to be avoided.
Although moderate physical activity is beneficial to health, excessive exertion may lead to a decrease in the body's immunity, which is not conducive to disease control.
These seemingly simple daily activities can have a profound impact on breast cancer patients.
Lao Chen said with a smile that he now pays more attention to the quality of life, and also pays more attention to his diet and activity patterns.
In addition to these precautions mentioned by Dr. Lee, he also shared some special cases to raise awareness of this rare condition.
For example, one case involved a male breast cancer patient who had been engaged in heavy physical labor for a long time, and his condition deteriorated dramatically due to frequent and intense labor.
These stories illustrate the importance of moderate lifestyle modifications.
During the discussion, Lao Chen and his family not only learned
The knowledge about breast cancer also made awareness of the specific changes they need to make in their lives as patients.
However, despite the relative rarity of breast cancer in men, it serves as a reminder that health threats are everywhere and should not be limited to women's concerns.
In fact, health education and awareness of self-care should be made available to everyone.
Lao Chen's example also provokes a thought:
Why is there so little information about male breast cancer in the current health concept?
Society's lack of awareness of male breast cancer stems in part from historical gender role stereotypes;
These stereotypes have led to gender imbalances in medical research and public health policy.
Public awareness and more comprehensive health education must be provided to ensure that everyone has access to the knowledge and help they need to combat this potential threat to life.
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