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Marbella Chico, seated in Chico, CA, is a welcoming community situated near shops and parks, surrounded by greenery on the edge of town. It's a great area to focus on health and wellness, and part of that is understanding the risks of breast cancer.
Over 300,000 cases of the illness are likely to occur in 2025, according to the National Cancer Institute. Therefore, knowing when and how to seek out a screening can mean the difference between catching it early and missing the opportunity.
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Read on to discover all these and more, including what we offer in terms of memory care and support for those whose mental wellness makes the existence of a tumor even more challenging.
There is no single answer to this question, due to the wide variety of cancers and the diverse array of individuals who may develop a tumor, each of whom will respond differently. The aggressiveness of a cancer depends heavily on:
For example, certain tumors will respond to the presence of estrogen and progesterone by growing faster. Whereas others will react by increasing in size more slowly. However, knowing which it is can lead a doctor to develop a more effective treatment that fits your specific situation, giving you a greater chance of recovery.
While other risk factors exist, it is essential to discuss the various risks with your doctor as you age.
While your 40s and 50s offer a higher chance of developing breast cancer, it is not until you are in your late 60s and early 70s that the chances peak.
Therefore, if anything, ensuring that you pursue a healthier life, such as through Marbella Chico's Vibrant Life events and activities, becomes even more critical than ever.
As one ages, it can sometimes become harder to remember when a doctor's appointment is scheduled. As such, at Marbella Chico, our staff are well-trained in helping our residents, ensuring that those in our care receive appropriate reminders for every important event.
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You need to make the plan as clear and memorable as possible.
For those in Memory Care support, this can be even more essential. For this reason, our team of Generations Memory Care specialists will continue to provide care throughout an individual's retirement to ensure their needs are met.
We have even designed our community with the needs of such people in mind, offering peace of mind, even when they may not remember every detail of their time with us.
Average adults under forty years old have a much lower incidence of developing breast cancer. As such, the harms of receiving an X-ray, such as the radiation itself, can often outweigh its benefits. At the same time, false positives that require follow-up tests are much more common at a younger age.
If medical professionals start at forty, they can both focus their attention on the population most likely to develop the condition and manage potential harm to the rest.
Any evidence linking stress directly to breast cancer development is minimal and also mixed in its evidence quality. The fact that chronic stress can often affect health behaviors is a large part of the challenge in finding a link, as they can frequently influence the risk more indirectly.
However, managing your stress better and seeking sources of emotional wellness can support things like:
As such, stress is very much worth managing, and excess stress can lead to a reduced immune system if a cancer does develop. However, it is not proven to be a cause.
There is no single cause of breast cancer, as it is not a disease like the common cold. Instead, it is a mutation of an otherwise normal cell in the human body, causing it to grow out of control.
Age is one of the primary risk factors for developing breast cancer. Also, being female offers a significant likelihood, with the WHO reporting 99% of those diagnosed with breast cancer being female.
It is possible, although unlikely, for someone to develop breast cancer at 20 years old. However, if someone that age can detect a lump or has a strong family history of developing tumors early, they should discuss the possibility with a healthcare professional to discuss their next steps.
Those aged 40 are at the highest breast cancer risk by age, and so our staff will support those who schedule a check by reminding them of appointments when possible. While our carers are not healthcare professionals, they help guide our residents in making healthy choices and ensuring they enjoy a long and fulfilling retirement.
If you're ready to find a supportive home in Marbella Chico, please get in touch today. We can offer you a tour of our community, allowing you to investigate features such as our nutritious Elevate dining options and on-site health and wellness programs. Discover everything you need to ensure you remain in peak condition throughout your senior years.