| Breast Cancer Increasing Among Younger Women – Don't Ignore These Three Warning Signs
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in Hong Kong, and recent trends show it's increasing among younger age groups. Dr Man Chi-mei Vivian, Honorary Consultant in General Surgery at Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, points out that while most breast cancer patients are over 40, the number of younger cases is rising. The youngest confirmed case she had contact with was only 23 years old.
Dr Man reminds women to stay vigilant about breast health. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it's important to seek medical advice as early as possible: - A painless lump in the breast or underarm
- Nipple discharge (especially if bloody)
- Changes in breast or nipple shape, including dimpling
Preventing breast cancer begins with a healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, a low-fat diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight. If you notice any unusual symptoms, don't assume they are just cysts or benign lumps—consult a doctor for a professional assessment. 🔎 Click here to read the article (in Chinese only) where Dr Man Chi-mei Vivian talks about the recent trend and early symptoms of breast cancer.
乳癌年輕化 三大警號不容忽視 乳癌是本港女性最常見的癌症之一，近年更呈年輕化趨勢。港怡醫院外科名譽顧問醫生文芷薇指出，雖然大部分乳癌患者年齡在40歲以上，但年輕患者的比例正逐漸上升，曾接觸最年輕的確診個案年僅23歲。
文醫生提醒，女性應定期留意乳房健康狀況，若出現以下三大異常情況，建議及早求醫檢查，以便及早診斷及治療：
• 乳房或腋下出現無痛腫塊
• 乳頭分泌物異常（尤其帶血）
• 乳房或乳頭出現變形、凹陷
預防乳癌，應從改善生活習慣做起，包括：保持運動習慣、避免高脂飲食、遠離煙酒、控制體重等。一旦發現乳房異常，切勿自行判斷為水囊或良性腫塊，應交由醫生作專業評估。
🔎想了解更多乳癌的預防資訊？請即按此閱讀完整訪問，由文芷薇醫生講解乳癌趨勢及早期症狀。 | 
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