Breast Cancer Treatment

From relative obscurity, breast cancer has become one of the leading causes of deaths among women in the world. In 2001, about 200,000 cases of breast cancer have been reported in the United States, making it the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. It is, in fact, the most common malignancy problem that is affecting women in North America and Europe today.

But what is breast cancer and how do people get it?

Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors in the breast grow and start to affect other tissues in the body. There is still no clear indications how tumors are created but what is often observed is that cancerous cells usually comes from ducts or glands.

Although women’s health organizations advise women to massage the breast daily and to feel for any lumps, it may a long time before a cancerous cell get big enough for us to feel it. By that time, it may already be too late. Doctors make use of mammograms for their diagnosis.

Breast at risk

All women are actually at risk, with the risk increasing with the presence of some risk factors that are already part of the natural cycle, for example, aging. Family history of breast cancer can also significantly affect the prognosis as heredity has been found to play a role. Women who got their periods before they were 12 years old and those who never had or had children after 30 years old are also more likely to develop breast cancer.

There are also risk factors that medical science can help alter such as hormonal problems through replacement therapies. Women are also advised to decrease their consumption of alcoholic drinks, exercise every day and decrease the use of birth control pills. Breastfeeding has been found to decrease the risk of breast cancer development.

Although there are some factors that women can avoid to prevent breast cancer from developing, cause and effect relationships between these factors and breast cancer is still debatable. For women who are already at high risk, doctors often recommend a drug called Tamoxifen, which is known to decrease the risk by as much 50 percent when taken in five years. Still, like all medications, Tamoxifen has side effects such as hot flushes, vaginal discharges and sometimes even blood clots. Taking the drug can also lead to pulmonary emobolus, stroke and uterine cancer, although these are all isolated cases.

Another avenue that women can go to is Vitamin A, which some studies show to be effective in decreasing the risk. Still, research is still in the initial stages and nothing has been proven yet. Other things that are being linked to the breast cancer fight are phytoestrogens, which can be found in soya, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.

But until something concrete is found in research, the only thing that women can do to ensure that they are safe from breast cancer is early detection. This can be done through daily self-examinations as well as annual check ups and mammogram tests. It is also important that women know the beginnings of breast cancer. Here are some of the signs that they should watch out for.

Lumps in the breast and in the underarms

Scaling of the skin of the breast and of the nipple

Redness in the skin of the breast and of the nipple

Changes in the size of their breasts

Discharges from the nipple

If these signs are observed, it is best to consult a specialist so that you can know whether you have breast cancer or not.

By: Robert Thatcher

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As You all Know that October is coming to the end of the month and although October is the month of Breast Cancer Awareness but this is not ending. Care and awareness should always be at all times, early detection is a better recovery and to cure will stand a much higher chance before is is too late.

We should always take care of our Beauty and Health, To Stay Healthy is To Stay Beautiful..
These programs of Awareness gives us a gentle reminder. A well-balanced meal, quality sleep and exercise to work our body to keep them fit is not only very important but to live our life Wonderful too!

October is the Month: Breast Cancer Awareness, an important month for all women.

Is to remind all women of the importance of doing Breast Self Examination (BCE) regularly and It is also to remind if you are in 40 years old and above require to have a mammogram check annually especially the age range 55- 59 has the highest rate in women detected breast cancers in which there are many women who already suffered from breast cancer. If early detection would have taken place , it is possible and a sure way to help those sufferers.

Protection through early detection will have better treatment options and better chance of recovery. As no one exactly knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors do know that bumping, bruising or touching does not cause cancer and breast cancer is not contagious that another person can “catch it”. Doctors often cannot explain why one woman develops breast cancer.

Apart from screening, It is also important to be aware of the possible signs. Therefore, regulars self check by doing Breast Self Examination (BCE) is important and require in detect signs and symptoms.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of Breast Cancer Include:

A change in how the breast or nipple FEELS

A lump or thickening in or near the breast

A lump or thickening in or near the underarm area

Nipple tenderness

A Change in how the breast or nipple LOOKS

Change in size or shape

nipple turned inward

ridges or pitting that looks like the skin of an orange

around the breast, areola or nipple may be scaly, red or swollen

Discharge fluid

In any case, any of these symptoms should see the doctors for further diagnose. As Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain and any other symptom that does not go away.
Therefore, Breast Cancer Awareness is important Month for all women as a reminder to prevent more women from suffering and also the awareness of Health Wellness.

To A Beautiful and Healthier Life…

By: Serine Tan

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On Sunday, September 30th, walk, run and give generously at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Register or donate at www.cibcrunforthecure.com today!