Recognize the causes and symptoms of breast cancer early

Contrary to popular belief – most breast cancer is an “acquired” cancer – the genetic mutation that occurred to cause the cancer happened some time (or a number of mutations) during our life time – they are not hereditary cancers.

Only 5-10% of cancers are thought to be hereditary or “germline” inherited genes. Examples of this are BRCA, PALB2, HBOC… all of which can be discovered through genetic counselling.

The great news: We have a great deal of power in preventing breast cancer.

• 246,660 women and 2,600 men are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2016
• 54,000 additional women are estimated to be diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
• Mortality… 40,890 women and men are estimated

There is no sense in worrying about something that you don’t understand or know much about. Breast cancer carries the stigma of an indiscriminate killer but there is much about this disease that people do not know. If you are worried about it, you should know why it is legitimate to worry and why, in some ways, it isn’t.

Breast Cancer Statistics

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2017. About 63,410 new cases of CIS (carcinoma in situ), the earliest and non-invasive form of breast cancer, will be diagnosed the same year. Additionally, about 40,610 women will die from the disease.

These numbers are significant as …

October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month. It is every woman’s duty to take care of their health. Here are some tips to protect your breasts from cancer.

Exercise Regularly: “Keep moving every day”. Exercise is your best friend when it comes to any health-related problem. The more you sweat, the more calories you burn and this helps you stay healthy.

Go for regular checkups: Visit your doctor every now and then, especially if you have any doubts. This is not a condition where you can think and postpone your doctor visit to the next month or even later. The earlier you get diagnosed, the earlier you will save yourself!

Know your family history: It is important to …

When it comes to cancers, women have to be vigilant about what is going on with their bodies. Amidst the most common forms of the malady is that of breast cancer. While it claims thousands of lives annually, it can be detected early, treated, and in many instances completely eradicated. Women today should be aware of how to detect for these cells, as there are some ways to figure out whether or not something is awry. Aside from that, a little bit of prevention may help keep cancerous cells from forming, and can help with healing down the line.

Self-Testing

The first thing that women can do is focus on self-testing. This is a solution that involves pushing and feeling …

A person’s treatment options and prognosis is dependent on the specific type and progression of their breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the most common types are ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma, and invasive lobular carcinoma.

Determining Type

Most breast cancers are carcinomas, which start in the cells that line tissues and organs. More specifically, they are often adenocarcinomas, which start in the milk ducts or lobules of milk-producing glands. Less common forms are sarcomas, which start in the cells of connective tissue, fat, or muscle.

If the cancer is described as “in situ,” it means that it has not spread. If it is described as invasive or infiltrating, it means that the cancer has invaded …

Breast cancer, like other cancer, is very dangerous and signs or symptoms must be readily known so that the necessary actions can be taken to prevent it in its early stages. It is equally important to know some of the protective measures to be undertaken by individuals, especially women who are the most targeted culprits of this unfortunate disease.

One of the noticeable signs of potential breast cancer is the apparent changes noticed in the appearance, size and shape of the breast. When a woman quickly notices that the size and shape of one or both breasts have increased superficially and/or abnormally, she must treat it as a matter of urgency to visit the health facility for a prompt examination …

The connection between a fatal car accident with a driver’s lack of sleep is reasonably simple to comprehend. However, have you ever thought that there may possibly be a connection between inadequate sleep and breast cancer? 101 women who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer participated in a study in 2012 that was trying to establish that a lack of sleep in such women patients triggered more aggressive tumours.

A research team from the Michigan State University (USA) published a report in Genes and Cancer that tried to portray the relationship between melatonin, a hormone involved in sleep-wake cycles with breast cancer stem cells along with trying to determine the promise of melatonin as a cancer curative.

In order to …

What are the signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer?
There are several common and some distinct signs that are seen when breast cancer develops.

The signs and symptoms of cancer include:

• Lump in breasts
• Change in size/shape/appearance of breast
• Change/new dimple on breast skin
• Recently inverted nipple
• Peeling/flaking of skin around nipple (areola)
• Redness over breast skin

The cause for the development of cancer is yet unknown however, when the cancer affects the breast it results in abnormal development of breast tissue cells. The cancer-affected cells in the breast begin to multiply faster and uncontrolled which then begin to form lumps (tumorous growths). The cancer is also known to spread (metastasize) to the other surrounding tissue and organs, including the …

What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a malignancy of the breast tissues that is usually identified as a small extra mass or lump in the breast in the beginning. If left undetected for some time, it can spread to other parts of the body including the surrounding lymph nodes. Most of the cancer of breasts occur in women, but men can get it too in some cases.

What Causes Breast Cancer and How Does it Spread?
A lot of research has been done to understand the mechanisms and pathogenesis of breast cancer. It is, however, difficult to predict who will develop it as scientists do not still know the exact causes of breast cancer fully. There are, however, several …