What are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 07:51 Written by Natural Health Team Wednesday, 16 September 2009 01:45

Breast cancer is a largely unknown disease until today, despite the fact that it affects almost ten percent of the women above the age of forty years all over the world. The causes of this killer cancer are not known even after decades of research into it. Similarly it is unknown why some women have higher chances of getting breast cancers than others.

Though the causative factors are not known, some risk factors have been identified. There is no medical proof why these factors make the disease more probable, but this is a study of observation. In a vast cross-section of women with the observed risk factors, it has been found that the chances of getting breast cancers are very high.

The various risk factors for breast cancer are as follows:-

(1) Family History of Breast Cancer

If a near relative like a mother or a sister has had breast cancer, then there is a very high chance that the cancer will occur sometime in life. This propensity is observed even if far relatives such as cousins and aunts have had breast cancer, though the chances are lesser as the relatives are more removed. Even if a male relative has had breast cancer or prostate cancer, then there is a chance of getting breast cancer. This clearly indicates that breast cancer runs through family lines through inheritance. Certainly the chances are very high if more than one family member has had breast cancer.

(2) Personal History of Breast Cancer

If a woman has had breast cancer in the past, then there is a great chance that the breast cancer may recur. This is true even if the cancer had been removed in its benign stage itself. Sometimes the cancer cells spread into the nearby lymph. This makes a possibility that the cancer will occur in the opposite breast. In fact, women who have had cancer in one breast have 50 to 75% more chances of developing the cancer in the other breast.

(3) Diseases of the Breast

Several breast diseases can increase the chances of having breast cancer. Changes in the cells of the breasts can lead to atypical hyperplasia. This condition can cause a three to fourfold increase in the possibility of getting breast cancer in the later years. This risk also exists if the atypical hyperplasia has occurred in other women of the family. Another such condition is the benign breast tumor condition known as fibro adenoma. However, women with fibrocystic breasts generally do not have any added vulnerability to breast cancer. Yet, such conditions could make the breasts lumpy and hide the real tumors (if any) during mammography.

(4) Lifestyle

In today?s world, lifestyle is the single largest contributing factor for the proliferation of breast cancer among women. Several elements of the lifestyle have been found to be directly accordant with the prevalence of breast cancer. Smoking and alcoholism in women are among the chief factors. Even diet has been pointed out as an important risk factor. Women who consume a diet with more high-cholesterol fats in them have higher chances of breast cancer. At the same time leading a sedentary lifestyle without indulging much in physical activity are also potentially dangerous.

(5) Radiation

It has been found that women who undergo radiation therapies in their chest region at a young age have an increased risk of developing breast cancer in their later lives. Radiation therapy is generally prescribed for women with conditions like Hodgkin?s disease or non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma. So women who have undergone such treatments may get breast cancer in their later years.

(6) Hormonal Imbalances There are several factors that can change the hormone balance of the body. Some of them are:- a) Beginning the menstrual cycle early, i. e. before the age of twelve years, b) Having the first pregnancy after the age of thirty years, c) Having no pregnancy at all, d) Having a late menopause. All these conditions can increase the level of estrogen in the body. This increases the risk of getting breast cancer to a mild extent. Apart from that women who take regular birth control pills, breast enhancement supplements, antidepressants and antihistamines and hormone modifying supplements stand at a higher risk to get breast cancers.

The above are the major risk factors for breast cancers. But since the study on breast cancers is not yet complete, the above is by no means a complete list. There are several other indications of breast cancers, like breast implant operations; but these have not yet been confirmed. The implants used in the earlier days were made of silicone gels. These were riskier in terms of breast cancer. However, nowadays the silicone gel implants have been replaced by saline implants. This has reduced the risk to a great extent.

It must be also noted that women have much higher chances of getting breast cancer than men. In fact, most people think that breast cancer is a disease that affects only women. This is not true. Men also get breast cancers, but to a much lesser degree than women. Also, age is a very important factor. The chances of getting breast cancer are much higher when the woman has crossed the age of 50 years.

Read more about the Breast Cancer Information and other breast care issues at http://www. mysecrethealth. com

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Breast Cancer Symptoms

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 07:51 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 15 September 2009 01:44

Breast cancer symptoms can be experienced by men as well as women but breast cancer is very rare in men compared to women. More than 1 in 10 women are likely to suffer from breast cancer symptoms, and be diagnosed with breast cancer, in a lifetime. Breast cancer symptoms can be detected when a lump, tumor, or cyst grows large enough to either be felt or seen on a mammogram. Sometimes a tumor isn?t found for many years. Breast cancer symptoms don?t often manifest themselves until the cancer is already in its later stages of growth, and may have already metastasized to other more vital areas of the body. That is why it is so important for women to regularly get checked.

Breast cancer symptoms are often subtle, and self discovery can be elusive. Due to the high incidence of breast cancer among older women, screening is now recommended in many countries.

Lumps or masses in the breast are not unusual, and most of them are not cancerous. Some breast masses can be felt during a breast exam.

Lump may form in the breast, chest or under the arm if the cancer is in the breast or near the chest wall. You will also notice a change in the size, shape and skin of the breast.

Earlier the diagnosis of breast cancer always involved the removal of the breast and the surrounding skin, muscles underneath the breast and the lymph nodes underneath the arm. Today?s method of diagnosis is well advanced without the above mentioned procedure radical mastectomy.

Among young women, a lump that moves may be a sign of fibrocystic breast disease. But simply asking questions is not enough; a combination of tests is used to make a final diagnosis.

Generally, breast cancer is a much more aggressive disease in younger women. Generally a lump that is cancerous will not be tender to the touch, it will be hard, non-movable, and not change rapidly in size (within several days or weeks). If a lump is tender, it could be a cyst or a swollen lymph node. Genetic counseling and genetic testing should be considered for families who may carry a heritidary form of cancer.

Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer, which includes the breast being warm, red, and swollen. The inflammation occurs because the cancer cells block the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast . It doesn?t always involve a lump.

Breast cancer is a common disease. Each year, approximately 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in nine American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer occurs much more commonly in women and fewer than 1 in 100 of breast cancers occur in men. In the UK, approximately 250 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. The breast tissue covers an area larger than just the breast.

Women with one of these defects have up to an 80% chance of getting breast cancer sometime during their life. Women who attend Infinite Boundaries retreats are in all stages of breast cancer. Some are newly diagnosed while others may have been treated for breast cancer years ago. Women who drink alcohol have a modestly increased risk. The more you drink, the greater your risk

Women had limited knowledge of their relative risk of developing breast cancer, of associated risk factors and of the diversity of potential breast cancer-related symptoms. Older women were particularly poor at identifying symptoms of breast cancer, risk factors associated with breast cancer and their personal risk of developing the disease. Women, sometimes, have lumps in their breasts which have been there for a lifetime. They?re usually harmless fibroids, and never conclusively mean you?ve developed breast cancer. Women are very conscious about their breast care. Beautiful and healthy breast are one of the most cherished dream of women.

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Women Want Perfect Sex

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 07:48 Written by Natural Health Team Monday, 7 September 2009 07:31

Maybe not all men know what women want in sex. Women differ from men in the affairs of this one. Women want to feel the perfection of sex.

What men done to their couple in bed can make their couple being wild, or even the contrary which make women felt lazy to make love or having sex.

Here are some things that women supposedly want from her male partner in love as quoted from health24, Thursday (16/7/2009).

Hygiene

Although as a man you had felt using clothing that is clean for now, but there is no harm to have a shower before having sex with her. Even so you can could your woman to go in the hot tub together.

Clean is a necessity for women. Wash all parts of your body correctly, including the fingers that will go over on your woman body later.

Try Focus

Women can be very sensitive to this one. Generally, you should gave a stimulus with a few bites and kisses until your woman reach orgasm. But sometimes men just imagining about making love with another woman, not with his partner at that time. Try to focus on what is in front of you. Her name is a surefire way to stimulate her.

Begin foreplay with Dressing

Naked foreplay is stimulated, but trying to start with a complete outfit is even more challenging. As the scenario begins, try to undress your female partner, one by one and feel the incredible sensation afterward.

Avoid the habit on the same body place

Be careful for getting stuck in a boring sex routine such as kiss, breasts, kiss again, penetration. When a woman feels that her partner only using same method everytime they making love, it was the time that man will lose the heat of lovemaking.

Make sure that you as the man are exploring all over your woman body. Women have a lot of nerves in the skin that can be aroused when touched. Try to make sex game to make your sex more lively.

Seductive Voice

Although you are not good to talk, try to at least issuing a seductive voice. If your woman force you to speak on the sidelines of the sex event, you should try to start learning.

Never Too Harsh

Men should forget the idea of squeezing hard the breast or insert your finger into your woman vagina. Remember, you are playing with a very delicate organ in women. Try to be gentle. If your female partner needs more pressure, she would say.

Never Too Fast

For some men, it becomes a habit that requires therapy. Some can be trained to masturbate almost to orgasm, then stop. Repeat it several times before done it. Such exercises can improve the activity and satisfy your woman more longer.

CDC chief says swine vaccine for my kids, too

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 07:47 Written by Natural Health Team Sunday, 6 September 2009 10:02

ABC News CDC chief says swine vaccine for my kids, too The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says his kids are going to get the swine flu vaccine when it's available. Dr. Thomas Frieden says health officials have “very high confidence” in the safety of the vaccine. … Swine flu fear hits (my) home New York Daily News Prepared for flu Williamsport Sun-Gazette US races to get millions of swine flu doses ready Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Leesville Daily Leader

Depression?

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 07:47 Written by Natural Health Team Saturday, 5 September 2009 12:17

I have been suffering from Bipolar depression for several years now. . . somewhere around 10 years. The doctor has put me on several different medications that caused me more issues (weight gain, fatigue and other stuff like that) that I could not handle. I have not been on medicine since I had my son 2 years ago. Things seem to be getting worse lately with all the stress that has been added since my wedding in May. I have an appointment with my doctor today to try to get something to help me. It has gotten to the boilling point where I can see my condition hurting my family. Anyone have any suggestions on what medications worked good for you or someone you know? Or any other comments for me. . . please don’t be negative. . that is not going to help me at all. . it will only make it worse.

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