Prevention Of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most widespread women cancer around the globe. In 2012, 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer came to the fore worldwide. In America alone, this year American Cancer Society’s expects around 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer. Nevertheless, with the passage of time, medical science is getting better and better, which means it won’t be long before breast cancer becomes completely curable.
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Because of the increasing number of breast cancer cases, every woman wants to know what they can do to avoid getting the disease. Here are some useful tips on how women can lower their risk of getting breast cancer:
1. Control your Alcohol intake:
The more Alcohol you consume, the more are the chances of getting breast cancer. The best advice is to not drink at all, because even a small amount of alcohol can be detrimental. Switch to sparkling water if you really can’t quit drinking entirely. Otherwise, limit the intake to not more than 1 glass a day – less if you can.
2. Maintain a healthy weight and work out:
It is extremely crucial that you keep your weight in check, especially after menopause. It is 100% true that obesity is the root cause of many diseases. You can manage your weight either by controlling your diet or by working out. How about both?
Eat less and eat healthy. Exercise regularly for 30 minutes at least to reduce your chances of getting breast cancer; 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of intense activity is recommended. Women who don’t work out have greater chances of inflicting this tumour than those who work out regularly.
3. Make vegetables and fruits a significant part of your daily diet:
Nothing prevents cancer like a healthy and natural diet. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables (especially green ones) and organic food to beat breast malignancy.
4. No smoking:
Smoking is not only the most common cause of breast tumour, but also the lung and mouth cancer. Women in their premenopausal phase are most likely to get breast cancer if they smoke. Furthermore, smoking is injurious to your overall health. If you are finding it hard to quit, join a rehab or ask your doctor to help you with behavioral or pharmaceutical treatments.
5. Limit your hormonal therapy:
Hormonal therapy for more than 3 years may also lead to breast cancer. Discuss this with your doctor and ask them about the alternatives. If you can do with non-hormonal treatment, go for that. If not, request your doctor to suggest a low dose and keep the duration of your therapy in check. Don’t let it dragging on for too long.
6. Breastfeeding is not only good for your baby; it is good for you too:
Most women are unaware that breastfeed their babies can lessen the chances of this cancer. The longer you breastfeed your baby, the more are the chances to avoid this cancer.
7. Move around instead of sitting for long:
Sitting for a long period of time can also lead to this deadly disease. Keep yourself busy and move around. For example, if you are on your phone, why not take a walk while talking or texting? Why do you have a mobile phone if you are going to sit at one place?
8. Stay away from radiations as much as you can:
According to some researches, mammograms and other Medical Imaging methods like X-rays or computerized tomography etc, can contribute to the chances of getting this cancer. Avoid these tests if you can. Ask your doctor if a certain test is absolutely necessary. If not, just avoid exposure to radiation.
Learn how you can protect yourself from this horrible disease and let your family and friends know too. Be a part of breast cancer awareness campaigns being held around the world. There are number of renowned foundations running breast cancer campaigns including National Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Now UK, Breast Cancer Care, Natures Sunshine Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and many others. Donate and educate women to help winning the battle against this cancer.
