Women, public health workers and men need to be aware of breast cancer
Who has to be aware of breast cancer has grown past women only, incorporating men and public health professionals in campaigns against the disease in recent times.
Though it’s women’s disease, their fight and their win but their spouse and health professionals have a big part to play towards these three dimensions. Men can be massagers of the breast and assist their wives to access health care services for the treatment of breast cancer.
Women can not win the battle against breast cancer alone and have received support from global institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and many other regional, national and community based organizations to help women in defeating the breast cancer disease.
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer, revealed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Breast cancer accounts for 16% of all female cancers and 22.9% of invasive cancers in women. It is responsible for 18.2% of all cancer deaths worldwide, both male and female.
The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. The lobules, ducts, and connective tissue are the three main parts that makeup the breast.
The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes that carry milk to the nipple. The connective tissue (which consists of fibrous and fatty tissue) surrounds and holds everything together. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts or lobules.
Breast cancer can start to develop any part of the breast.
There has been change in perception about the disease’s population over the years with breast cancer now able to affect both men though rare and women who are commonly affect.
Breast cancer types
Invasive ductal carcinoma
The cancer cells begin in the ducts and then grow outside the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue. Invasive cancer cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
Cancer cells begin in the lobules and then spread from the lobules to the breast tissues that are close by. These invasive cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body.
Causes of breast cancer
Researchers are not clear of the causes of breast cancer but have identified some factors that may lead to the risk of developing the disease.
These risk factors may interact with one’s genetic makeup and environment to cause breast cancer. While we need to be careful of our health especially about what we eat, we should be aware of the environment.
Researchers have shown that 5 to 10 percent of breast cancer is linked to genetic makeup which is passed through generations of the family.
Risk factors for breast cancer
- Being a female or a woman (50 years and above) than being a man
- Ageing
- Family history of breast cancer
- Obesity
- Exposure to radiation
- Having never been pregnant
- Too much intake of alcohol
- Have already had cancer in one breast
- Have inherited certain gene mutations (such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 – which account for 5% – 10 % of breast cancer cases). This has been much in the news of late and has also been nicknamed as the “Jolie effect” after Angelina Jolie, the Hollywood actress who highlighted how genetic testing can prevent breast cancer.
- Began menstruating before 12 years of age
- Had your first child after the age of 29 years, or if you do not have a child at all. The opposite is true if you have a family history of breast cancer. Meaning if you have a family history of breast cancer your risk will be minimized if your first child is born after 29 years or if you do not have any child at all.
- Undergo menopause after the age of 54 years\
- Have a higher breast density
Prevention of breast cancer
Breast cancer is curable when detected early. However, it has the tendency for many serious complications including hematoma or buildup of blood under your skin, buildup of fluid on the site of the surgery, swelling of the arm on the side of the surgery and reactions to the anesthesia when delay results in chronic state.
The following below are potential remedies to prevent breast cancer
- Making changes in daily life may help reduce the risk of breast cancer
- Ask your doctor about breast cancer especially for early detection, test, screening and self examination
- Become familiar with your own breast through self examination.
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Choose a healthy diet
Global testimonies about breast cancer
Surjit Kaur
Case type: Breast Cancer Controlled Without Surgery And Chemotherapy
I was diagnosed CA Breast by Dr.Bindra in 2012 and since that day till now, it has not spread. I am living my day to day routine with ease with my tumour confined to localised area only and with Dr.Bindras miraculous prescription I was saved from chemo, radio, surgery. Dr.Bindra is very gentle, humble and high spirited personality who makes ailing patient happy with his cheerful nature and his wonder immunotherapy prescription. I wish you a great success. God bless you beta.
Shankari
Case type: Breast Cancer Treatment
I had consulted Dr. Rohan for the breast cancer treatment of my relative and I was thoroughly satisfied with the services provided by the doctor and the hospital. He guided us properly and my relative is now free of cancer.
Doctor in this story: Dr. Rohan Khandelwal
W Pratiksha Hospital
Divya Keshari
Case type: Satisfied With Breast Cancer Treatment
Had got my front teeth broken couple of years back which started discoloration. Consulted Dr Paras and he suggested for rct. My prior experience with other dentist wasn’t good and I kept avoiding dental check-up. Dr Paras assured that process wasn’t painful. He guided really well throughout treatment and I had very less pain, that was opposite to review of what I had heard about root canal process. I can not expect any smoother and painless treatment. Thank you doctor . Appreciate your service.
Doctor in this story: Dr. Paras Angrish
Dr. Sunny Medical Center
-This reporting is contributed by Tiana Evelyn
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