All women are worried about their ability to prevent breast cancer. Many women die each year because of breast cancer. There has been millions of dollars spent on research trying to find new ways to treat and cure this cancer. Naturally, the best way of staying safe is to try to take every step possible to prevent breast cancer.
Around 1993, there were studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that indicate there could be a link between omega 3 fatty acids and the prevention of breast cancer. The results aren’t conclusive as of yet, but many more studies have come out also indicating this connection. Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in fish oils and flax seed oil. They contain anti-inflammatory compounds and contribute to your hearts overall health. The anti-inflammatory compounds are what could possibly be help prevent breast cancer. [click to continue…]
October is breast cancer awareness month. How can you get involved? First and foremost, start by incorporating regular self breast examinations into your routine. Twenty-five percent of all breast cancers are found by women doing their own breast examination. It is best to begin these examinations while you are healthy. That way you will be able to recognize any changes to your body.
Next, learn the facts. Once you learn the facts, spread the word to everyone in your community and beyond. Healthy living should be a part of everyone’s life.
10 common breast cancer myths:
1) Men are not in danger of contracting breast cancer.
False: It is far less common in men, however, an estimated 2,000 new cases are diagnosed in men each year.
There are a large number of women who suffer from cervical and breast cancer . Even though breast cancer is a disorder primarily associated with women, there have been instances where men have also been afflicted by this disorder . Breast cancer is the occurrence of malignant cells in the breast tissue. Clinical research has revealed that the following factors may increase the chances of developing breast cancer.
Being overweight or a lifestyle with little or no physical activity
Breast cancer has an established hereditary link and women who have a family history of breast cancer are more prone to the disorder than those who dont have instances of breast cancer among the women in their family
Caucasian women are more susceptible to breast cancer than their Asian, Latin and African counterparts
Women with a history of breast cancer in one breast are likely to develop cancer in the other breast as well.
Some studies have indicated that the aluminum in antiperspirants may also be a causative factor. [click to continue…]
The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that in 2005, 185,000 women and 1500 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. It is one of the top ten causes of death for women in the United States, and because younger women are more keenly aware of their family history of breast cancer, they are making very difficult and often emotionally painful decisions about their health care. This includes undergoing mastectomies to remove the breasts completely. Some have even chosen to under go mastectomies even before cancer is present, if they feel the odds are against them. Although this is a difficult experience to go through, women are able to regain some sense of what it means to be a woman, in a traditional sense, with breast reconstruction.
During your consultation and pre-surgery visits, your reconstructive plastic surgeon will help you choose which option is best for your situation. If you are electing to have breast augmentation implants, then they are usually inserted through the scar that already exists from your prior surgery. If it is necessary, a breast lift on the unaffected breast is performed using a short scar technique. This will allow symmetry between the affected breast and the normal breast. At this point, other reconstructive options include areola and nipple reconstruction, areola and nipple tattooing and subtle fine tuning of the breasts to make them look as symmetrical and natural as possible. [click to continue…]
All women are worried about their ability to prevent breast cancer. Many women die each year because of breast cancer. There has been millions of dollars spent on research trying to find new ways to treat and cure this cancer. Naturally, the best way of staying safe is to try to take every step possible to prevent breast cancer.