|
Risk Factors
There are many risk factors. Some of these are your age, past incidences of
breast lesions, your family's medical history, and genetics. If you've had
abnormal biopsies in the past or been exposed to some chemicals or
radiation, those can present a risk as well, although a lesser one. The age
a woman first gave birth, the age of her first period, the age she went
through menopause, and whether or not she is overweight may also influence
the chances of getting breast cancer to a lesser degree. However, 70 percent
of women who get cancer do not fall into these risk groups. When we look in
the dietary factors then meats, total fat, saturated fats, dairy, refined
sugar and alcohol are the dietary factor that may increase the cancer risk
as fish, whole grains, cabbage, vegetables, nut and fruits may help to lower
the risk of cancer.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
While you may experience symptoms of breast cancer, only a doctor can make
the diagnosis that for sure. Indications which may include changes in breast
size or shape, skin dimpling, nipple inversion, or spontaneous single-nipple
discharge but the main subjective sign is typically a lump that feels
different than the surrounding breast tissue. More than 80% of this disease
cases are discovered when the woman feels a lump. Obesity is one of another
risk factor. However, seven out of ten women with breast cancer have no
obvious risk factors.
Tests and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer can be diagnose by clinical breast exam, mammography,
ultrasonography, Biopsy, Fine-needle, Surgical biopsy, Tissue evaluation and
Genetic testing.
Treatments of Breast Cancer
There are quite a few options for breast cancer treatment which include
surgery, chemotherapy, medical therapies and radiation therapy. Surgery is
one option for breast cancer treatment. When surgery is indicated, there are
several different types your surgeon may perform. In a mastectomy, the
entire breast is removed. In a lumpectomy, just an area of the breast
containing the cancer is removed. The choice depends on many factors. Your
health care professional is the best person who helps you to understand
these factors. Their are some supplements and herbs that may help to
improving effectiveness of conventional treatment like
AHCC,
Ginkgo biloba,
Lycopene,
Melatonin, N-Acetylcysteine,
Panax ginseng and
Shark Cartilage.
Chemotherapy is another breast cancer treatment that is quite common.
Chemotherapy affects the entire body by going through the bloodstream. The
goal is to rid the body of any cancer cells that could have possibly spread
from the breast into other parts of the body. Today this type of treatment
is much more effective with fewer side effects than in previous years.
Chemotherapy is process which has some side effects. The given supplements
and herbs may assist for reducing the side effects of chemotherapy Acetyl-L-carnitine,
AHCC, Beta-carotene, Chamomile Cream,
CoQ10,
Colostrum,
Ginger,
Glutamine,
Melatonin,
Milk Thistle, N-Acetylcysteine, Probiotics,
Vitamin E and
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Relaxation Therapy and
Acupuncture/Acupressure is also a good option.
In addition to medical therapies, there are a variety of holistic treatments
that one can pursue. Among them are yoga and acupuncture. Another treatment
method is called radiation therapy. People might be worried of this form of
therapy but they are often over reacting. Radiation therapy is precisely
focused which means it is going to affect only the specific area designated
by the radiologist for treatment and not other areas of the body. Aloe
veraGel, Calendula Cream, Chamomile Cream, Sea Buckthorn, Multivitamin
Multimineral and Zine Supplements are help to reducing the side effects of
radiaton therapy. Whatever treatment decision you make be sure to discuss
all the options with your doctor.
There are quite a few herbs and supplements like
Alfalfa, Beta-carotene,
Black Cohosh, Boron,
Dong Quai, Estriol, Folate, Genistein,
Licorice,
Panax
ginseng,
Red Clover,
Resveratrol,
St. John’s Wort,
Vitamin C and
Vitamin E
which can be use only with caution.
Preventions
The best thing that women can do is try to prevent breast cancer before it
happens. You should try to eliminate undue stress in your life and this may
need you to make a change in your present lifestyle. You should eat a proper
diet and make sure that you take part in a regular exercise program. Here
are a few more tips that you can follow:
* You Can Ask Your Doctor to Calculate Your Risk
* Examine Your Breasts
* Get Screened
* Discuss Preventive Options with Your Doctor
* Maintain A Healthy Weight
* Eat A Healthy Diet
* Take Your Genes into Account
It's significant to do a regular self exam, because early detection is
important. If you pay attention to breast cancer signs, you can have any
symptoms investigated early on, and the sooner you are diagnosed, the more
likely you are to triumph over this awful disease.
Always be aware of the risk of breast cancer. If you notice any symptoms
during the self-examination process or if you have a history of breast
cancer in your family, don't hesitate to visit your health care provider.
Identifying the symptoms early can literally save your life.
|