Extract from The Pilates Journal
By Jennifer Guest
To date in 2023, there have been 20,600 new cases of Breast Cancer recorded in Australia (20,395 females and 205 males). The average age of diagnosis is 62 years old, with one in eight being diagnosed before the age of 85 years old.
The incidence of Breast Cancer is increasing, due to accurate diagnosis with improved screening and hormonal factors which I will elaborate on below. But pleasingly, the mortality rates are reducing as early detection and treatment options are improving.
Let us look at the hormonal factors. The more estrogen in your body, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer. If you start menstruation prior to 12 years old and do not move through menopause until post 55 years old, you are at higher risk. Those women who have never had a pregnancy also present as a higher risk. 75 per cent of breast cancer is in the ages 50 years plus and those most at risk are women who are post-menopausal.
There is one genetic factor for Breast Cancer. The BRCA 1 and BRCA2 gene predispose a person to Breast Cancer. If there are changes to these genes, cancer cells will proliferate.
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About The Author
Jennifer Guest is an Examiner and Faculty for Polestar Pilates Australia as well as the Director of Smart Health Training and Services in South Australia. You can read more about her here!
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