By: Michael Russell
Incidents of breast cancer are at an all time high, affecting as many as one in eight women. About a third of those will die from it. It is second only to lung cancer in death-causing cancers. Given these dire statistics, you’d think there’d be a ton of research, all kinds of information, and a fairly well-documented theory of its methodology in the body. Unfortunately this is not the case. Much about breast cancer remains shrouded in mystery.
Breast cancer always starts as an abnormal, but benign, growth in the breast or nearby tissues. The growth, or tumor, can often be felt from the outside of the breast, and is harmless at this stage. The trick is finding while it remains harmless. At this stage it can usually be removed cleanly and easily without further cause for concern. At some point, however, it becomes malignant and starts multiplying. It is then much harder to defeat, because it’s almost impossible to be sure it has all been removed in surgery. Once cancerous cells have entered the bloodstream, the battle is lost and death will surely result. Modern science has no knowledge of why or when a tumor changes from benign to malignant.
Therefore, it’s important to get rid of breast cancer at least by the time it has become that benign tumor and, hopefully, well before it has turned malignant. There are ways you can lower your risk of getting breast cancer. Since this cancer can hit almost anyone, it’s important to do all you can, no matter what your risk status, to stave off this deadly disease. Here are some precautions you can take to prevent breast cancer from starting:
If you are overweight, see your doctor about losing some weight. Overweight weight women (and men!) are at significantly higher risk of breast cancer than normal and lean people.
Don’t take hormone supplements, especially estrogen, which has been linked to breast cancer in excess amounts. Any upset in the hormonal balance of the body should be done only with great caution.
Get on a stop smoking program and give it the serious effort it deserves. Women who smoke and/or drink alcohol are at special risk, as any alteration in the female chemical balances can cause diseases; breast cancer among them.
Get moving! Walking is a good exercise to stave off breast cancer. The blood circulation is stimulated in the smallest blood vessels, yet the walker remains un-winded. Any other regular aerobic exercise will have the same benefits.
Obviously there’s nothing you can do about your age but once you’re past 40, your risk factor goes up. Compensate by living a healthier lifestyle than you did when you were younger. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains; and less fat. Make sure you don’t fall into a sedentary lifestyle.
There is a correlation between a high-fat diet and breast cancer. Minimize fats in the diet. The current trend of low-carb diet tends to have a lot of fat in it so use it carefully, making some meat substitutions.
Breast cancer prevention is always better than breast cancer treatment! Take these simple steps today to avoid some very complicated and uncomfortable ones later.
Article Source:Breast Cancer Guide
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