Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness For Your Better Health

With breast cancer being the most common type of cancer in women worldwide, it is not surprising it is one of the main health concerns of modern women. It is therefore very important that women do what they can to increase their awareness of breast cancer and their knowledge about prevention and available treatments.

There is no doubt that incidence of breast cancer in women has increased substantially in the past century, but that does not mean to say it is a new condition. What is now known as beast cancer was recorded as far back as 3600 years ago. However, as with other cancers, it does appear to be a modern lifestyle condition, one that has become far more common since the 1970's.

Why the incidence of breast cancer should have risen so dramatically in thirty years is a subject of much study and conjecture. Contributory factors cited tend to focus on diet, the use of hormone replacement therapy by many women, and use of brith control pills, plus age, genetic reasons and environmental factors. However, genetic factors are believed to be responsible for less than 20% of cases of breast cancer, while the cause in as many as 50% of cases is never known.

Prevention of Breast Cancer

There is no absolutely sure way of preventing breast cancer. However, looking after your general health, and especially your immune system, will help you to keep the cancer at bay. Learning as much as possible about elemental health care, and putting it into practice, keeping to a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables, avoiding chemical toxins as far as possible, and seriously considering the possible side effects of drugs such as those used for hormone replacement therapy, can all stand you in good stead.

It is important to remember that not all women get breast cancer, and by reducing non-genetic and non-age risk factors yourself, you can tilt the odds in your favor. Even a 90 year old woman only has a 1 in 7 risk of getting breast cancer. However, do carry out a self examination of your breasts regularly and discuss with your doctor any lumps you may find. Look after your weight, too, as there does seem to be an increased risk of breast cancer for those women who are overweight.

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