Mona Magdy (Light) follow-ups: Early detection of the disease is an essential factor for a definitive recovery from it. The head of the central coordination unit of the early detection of breast cancer program in Jeddah and the consultant of diagnostic radiology, Dr. Iman Hashem Baroum, requested a program prepared by the Ministry of Health that supervises early detection of breast cancer And it includes the annual monitoring and licensing of radiography centers according to international guidelines and specifications in cooperation with scientific societies, and the endeavor to establish medical records for every woman, so that their health conditions are monitored and reminders of the annual imaging appointments. Seven times, as foods against oxidation affect the prevention of breast cancer, some types of foods help protect against some types of cancer. To (the last part) of the questions of the readers of "Okaz" and the answers of Dr. Iman Baroum:

The effect of foods

• Does food affect the prevention of breast cancer, and is there an early detection program in primary health care centers?

Yes, foods affect the prevention of breast cancer. Some types of food help protect against some types of cancer. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are known to contain anti-oxidation and phytochemical substances, and vitamin C contains an anti-oxidant, and vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage. , Turnip, where there are substances against oxidation and phytochemical as well, and the grains are also rich in fiber and these fibers have an effect in changing the harmful effect of hormones on the breast, and vitamin E (E) is an anti-oxidant substance that prevents cell breakdown, which causes cancer, as for vitamin D (D) that comes from sunlight is very important for strengthening the immune system, which prevents the growth of cancer cells, and it has been proven that drinking water at least five cups a day leads to a reduction in the possibility of breast cancer.

As for the early detection program in primary health care centers, the second national campaign for early detection of breast cancer for the year 2010 was launched early last week, and among the campaign''s activities is to conduct early detection of breast cancer in primary health care centers through a carrier designated for mammogram screening. Dates and an itinerary have been set for them in three health centers, and you can access the website of the early detection program for breast cancer in the Jeddah region to find out the dates and locations of the carrier (www.bcaed.net).

Genetic testing

When and where is the praca 1, praca 2 gene testing performed?

According to the recommendations of the American Society of Oncology, the praca 1, praca2 gene test works when there is a strong family history of breast cancer, or the occurrence of breast cancer at a young age in a family member.

And there will be someone who has experience and can read the examination results in an accurate way,

And there will be the ability to take a medical procedure as a response to the result of the examination, such as doing regular and regular mammograms at a younger age than the general population of women, and discussing the possibility of preventive surgery such as removing the breast and changing the lifestyle to a normal, healthy lifestyle, and it is possible to ask about the tests of these genes in laboratories. As King Abdulaziz University Hospital, and large private hospitals.

Periodic examination

• I always read about periodic breast exams. Please advise me about that, knowing that I am 31 years old?

According to the criteria of the American Cancer Society, early detection is as follows

Mammogram: Women 40 years and over should have a mammogram every one or two years until the end of their life.

Clinical breast examination: Women in their twenties and thirties must undergo this examination by a specialist every three years. For those aged forty and over, this examination should be performed annually, preferably before the mammogram.

Self-examination of the breast: starting from the age of 20 years per month, after learning the correct way to do this by a doctor or a nurse, so that the girl or lady is aware of the nature of her breast, thus it is easy for her to know any changes that occur to her breast when examining it and consulting the doctor based on that.