Prevention, in my opinion has being the best form of
treatment for any disease not just breast cancer. Many people say prevention is
better than a cure, and I strongly agree. The value of preventing any disease
not just breast cancer can be measured not just in money but in time and
energy.
For women who are likely to develop breast cancer
prevention by early detection is the best form of treatment. Below are a few
preventive measures for breast cancer.
1. Women
who are at risk of developing breast cancer are advised to perform regular
self-examination for any sign of suspicious breast lumps (though not all breast
lumps may indicate cancer tumor growth)
2. Reducing
alcohol and fat consumption and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables
can reduce the risk of a woman developing most types of breast cancer
3. Annual
sonogram and mammogram test is recommended for women who have a family history
with breast cancer.
4. Homone
therapy is a breast cancer preventive therapy, hormone therapy drugs like;
tamoxifen (designer estrogen) can prevent breast cancer developing in some
women. Tamoxifen should only be taking based on a professional doctor’s
diagnosis, this is because tamoxifen has side effects, tamoxifen could cause
uterine cancer in some women (uterine cancer includes both cervical and
endometrial cancer).
5. Women
with a high risk of breast cancer should avoid smoking and those who smoke.
This is because women are especially sensitive to the carcinogens in tobacco.
6. Regular
exercise is recommended for women at risk of developing breast cancer; a
regular exercise program helps reduce production of female sex hormones like,
estrogen and progesterone. Two hormones observed to have direct relationship to
breast cancer cells growth. Another healthy reason to hit the gym.
This are just a few breast cancer
preventive measures a women could use. But always remember this; in fact put it
at a place you can see it every day “prevention and early detection is the key
to effective breast cancer treatment”.
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