Breast cancer is a disease that can affect both men and women. It is the second most common cancer in women, and the fifth leading cause of death from cancer worldwide. In the United States alone, it affects more than 250,000 people each year.
Causes of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can be caused by a number of factors. It’s important to know the risk factors for your type of breast cancer so that you can take steps to prevent it.
One of the most common causes of breast cancer is genetics. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you’re more likely to get it yourself. This is because there are certain genes that cause breast cancer and if you have them, there’s a chance that you’ll develop breast cancer as well.
Another common cause of breast cancer is an imbalance in hormone levels. When hormones are out of balance, they can affect the way cells grow and divide, which means they could become cancerous.
Age is also a risk factor for developing breast cancer—the older you get, the more likely it is that you’ll develop this disease. Age does not cause breast cancer, but it does make it more likely that someone will get the disease at some point in their life if they don’t take care of themselves properly!
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump in the breast. A lump that feels different from other lumps or bumps in your breasts could be a sign of breast cancer. But it’s important to remember that not all lumps are due to cancer, so if you find a new lump, see your doctor for further evaluation.
Other symptoms include:
- Swelling or thickening of your breast tissue
- Skin changes: dimpling or puckering of the skin, redness, scaling, dryness or scaliness
- Pain or tenderness in the breast
- Nipple changes: discharge from nipple; inverted nipple; change in the shape of the nipple
Treating Breast Cancer
Conventional treatment of breast cancer is a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Surgery is used to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue. The goal of surgery is to remove all of the cancer cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. A lumpectomy removes only the tumor and some surrounding tissue, while a mastectomy removes both breasts and the lymph nodes under their armpits.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells in or near the breast or chest wall. Radiation therapy may be given before or after surgery to help destroy any remaining cancer cells. Chemotherapy uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, allowing time for normal cells to repair themselves after treatment ends.
Post-operative care is important for breast cancer patients because it helps prevent infection from occurring following surgery; it also helps speed up recovery time so patients can return home sooner rather than later!
Integrating Holistic Medicine with Traditional for Breast Cancer
A holistic treatment of breast cancer is a holistic approach to the management of breast cancer. This means that it takes into account the whole person, including their physical, mental, and social well-being.
The objective of holistic treatment is to maximize quality of life during and after treatment in order to prevent recurrence and improve survival.
If you’re interested in exploring alternative treatments for breast cancer, we recommend consulting with a naturopathic doctor or holistic practitioner who can help guide you through the process and answer any questions that might come up along the way.
Preventing Breast Cancer
You can prevent breast cancer by being aware of the risk factors, taking steps to reduce them, and getting screened regularly.
The first step is to understand what increases your risk for breast cancer. Here are some common risk factors:
- Family history of breast cancer
- Starting menstruation at a young age (before 12)
- Having children after the age of 30 or not having any children at all
- Beginning hormone replacement therapy before age 55
- Being overweight or obese at menopause
- Having an early menopause (before age 45)
If you have any of these risk factors, it’s important for you to talk with your doctor about how best to reduce your risk—and get screened regularly. You should also be sure that any family members who may be at high risk receive regular screenings as well.
Change Your Routine
To aid in preventing breast cancer, you should also incorporate the following into your routine:
- Drink green tea. Green tea contains catechins, which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties. And there are no side effects! So drink up!
- Get enough sleep. Studies show that women who get less than 6 hours of sleep a night have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who get 8 hours or more of sleep per night. So make sure you’re getting enough sleep every night!
- Eat yogurt with probiotics every day – Studies show that eating yogurt with probiotics can lower your chances of developing breast cancer by up to 50%! And it doesn’t even need to be full fat yogurt – low-fat versions will still work just as well!
What is Preventative Breast Cancer Surgery?
Preventative surgery for breast cancer is a process by which a woman can have their breasts removed in order to prevent the development of cancer later on.
If you are at risk of developing breast cancer, and are considering this type of surgery, there are several things you should consider before moving forward with the procedure.
First, make sure that your doctor has all the information they need about your family history and medical history. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past, it is important that your doctor knows this information so they can determine if there is an increased chance of developing it again.
Also, make sure that you understand what the risks associated with preventive surgery are. There may be some side effects associated with having your breasts removed such as numbness or pain around the surgical area. It is also possible for scar tissue to form after surgery which may affect your ability to breastfeed in the future.
Preventative surgery for breast cancer should not be considered lightly! You should talk with your doctor about how long it will take for your body to heal after surgery and what kind of recovery time you can expect before returning back home from hospital care; this will help ensure that everything goes smoothly during recovery time!
REMEMBER: Preventative surgery for breast cancer is a big decision. If you’re thinking about it, you should weigh your decision very carefully. Think about it for several months before making your decision and speak to your family about your decision.
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