The realities that we are blinded to but can save our lives
About Cancer
A lot of people think that having cancer is due genetics, faith or even bad luck.
However, scientific investigations in oncology demonstrate the probability of having cancer depends on our genes combined with the environment we live and with our lifestyle choices.
According to experts, almost half cases of cancer could be avoided through introduction of good habits and the elimination of harmful routines.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple, or a red scaly patch of skin. In those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin.
Risk Factors
Overweight
Radiation treatments
Radiation treatments before 30 years old.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women who does Hormone Replacement Therapy during five or more years after menopause.
Not having children
Late menopause
Menopause after 55 years old.
Early menstruation
First menstruation before 12 years old.
Late pregnancy
First pregnancy after 31 years old.
Age
Having more than 60 years old increse the chances of having breast cancer.
Genetics
Genetics and personal history of cancer.
Breast tissue changes
Changes in breast tissue or changes in specific genes.
Physical Changes
Lump.
Skin dimpling
Change in skin, color or texture.
Change in how the nipple looks, like pulling in of the nipple.
Clear or bloody fluid that leaks out of nipple.
How to prevent this Cancer?
Do not smoke!
Beware of excessive alcohol consuption
Clinical Examination
“American Cancer Society” recommend women between 20 and 39 years old to do an clinical exam by a professional.
After 40 years old, women should do a mammography every year. If the woman has family records of cancer, she needs to be informed by a specialist if she should do mammography’s before that age.
Mammography
Do exercise! For your physical and mental health.
Exercise
Balanced diet combined with exercise are the perfect match to your health.
Avoid excess of weigh.
Have a balanced diet
