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What is Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found amongst women, and is the second most common cause of cancer deaths. It is a malignant cancer which forms in the cells of one or both breasts.
Both men and women can be affected by this cancer, but most commonly it affects women. About two thirds of women are aged 55 years or older when they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
There has been a decline in breast cancer occurrences over the last couple of year, and doctors are unclear as to why this is.
There are many types of breast cancers, but the two most common ones are: invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), and invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). The invasive ductal carcinoma begins with the cells in the milk-producing ducts, and the invasive lobular carcinoma begins in the milk producing lobules within the breast. About 80% of invasive breast cancers are ductal carcinomas, and only 10% are lobular carcinomas.
The other types of breast cancer make up the last 10% and include ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), inflammatory breast cancer, male breast cancer, recurrent breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer.
Breast cancer can spread into the lymph nodes under the arm, or above the collarbone. It can also spread to the bones, the liver, and even to the brain.
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Signs and Symptoms
thickening or hardening of the breast.
An overall swelling, or swelling in one area which leads to a change in shape or size of the breast.
Dimpling or irritation of the skin over the breast.
Redness or pitting of the skin, similar to a rash, or orange peel.
Bloody, or any discharge from the nipple that is not milk.
An inverted nipple.
Breast or nipple pain.
Peeling or flaking of the nipple skin.
A swelling or lump in the underarm or collarbone area.
It has been widely recommended that women do self exams of the breast at least every month, and also go for mammogram testing once they get older, but recent studies show that these tests can actually increase the risk of breast cancer. This is mainly due to the fact that women who do these exams regularly tend to worry more about getting breast cancer than those who do not do the self-exams. Thus worrying can be a contributing risk factor.
Who Is At Risk And What Are The Risk Factors?
Women in general are at a higher risk than men, and white women are at higher risk than colored women.
Obesity, or being overweight increases the risk of breast cancer.
Those who have had cancer in one breast are at a higher risk to get cancer in the other breast as well.
Being exposed to radiation treatment to the chest as a child or young adult, also increases the risks.
Those who began menstruating at an early age (before 12), and had a late menopause (after 55) are also at a higher risk.
Women who gave birth to their first child after the age of 35.
Those who received postmenopausal hormone therapy such as estrogen and progesterone to treat the symptoms of menopause.
Those who drink alcohol are also at higher risk.
Some say that breast cancer is inherited through gene mutations. These genes can be passed down from the parents to the children. The most common breast cancer genes are breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1), and breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2). A blood test can help to determine whether these genes are present.
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The Stages Of Breast Cancer
Stage 0.) In stage 0 the cancer cells have not begun to spread. This is referred to as carcinoma in situ.
The 5 year survival rate at this stage is 100%.
Stage 1.) In stage one the cancer has become invasive, but has not spread outside the breast, or to any lymph nodes. The cancer at stage 1 measures less than an inch.
The five year survival rate at stage 1 is 100%.
Stage 2A.) The tumor is still less than 1 inch, but has spread to no more than three underarm lymph nodes. Or, the tumor has not spread to the lymph nodes, but has grown larger than an inch, but no larger than two inches.
Stage 2B.) The tumor has grown larger than an inch, but not larger than two inches, and has spread to no more than three underarm lymph nodes. Or, The tumor has not spread to the lymph nodes, but has grown larger than two inches.
The 5 year survival rate at stage 2 is about 86%.
Stage 3A.) The tumor is between 1 to 2 inches, and has spread to up to nine underarm lymph nodes.
The five year survival rate at stage 3A is 56%.
Stage 3B.) The cancer has spread to surrounding tissues such as the skin, chest wall, ribs, muscles, or the lymph nodes in the chest wall or above the collarbone.
The 5 year survival rate at stage 3B is 49%.
Stage 4.) The cancer has spread to other tissues and organs, such as the liver, lungs, bones, or the brain.
The 5 year survival rate at stage 4 is 20%.
Conventional Treatments
There are treatments available for those with breast cancer; surgery is given to remove the lumps, or the whole breast. Radiation and chemotherapy are also given as well as hormone treatments that include Tamoxifen which has been known to cause endometrial cancer.
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Natural Remedies
There are many natural remedies and healthy foods to add to the diet to help prevent breast cancer, to relieve the symptoms, and even reverse the cancer when combined with a healthy diet of raw foods.
Juicing raw fruits and vegetables can help to flush out the toxins that contribute to the formation and growth of cancer cells. All you need to make your juice is an inexpensive juicer.
Some of the foods that have been shown to be effective are gojiberries, strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, artichokes, avocados, Brazil nuts, asparagus and soybean.
Herbal tea made from spearmint, bamboo leaves, Korean and Brazilian pepper as well as dandelion roots can also help to relieve symptoms.
Other herbal remedies include the use of Milk Thistle, Chlorella, Roselle, White Current, Black Current, Luffah, Cat's Claw, Neem flowers and Neem leaves, Hazelnut kernel, Muskmelon, Pine Pollen Extract, Rosemary, Ginkgo, Burr Marigold, Saffron, Silktree and Sage.
In addition to consuming these foods, it is essential to obtain enough sunlight so that the body can produce enough vitamin D, which also helps to protect against cancer.
However, in order for any of these remedies to work, you must avoid all junk foods, processed and fast foods as well as most cooked foods. Eating your foods raw ensures that all enzymes are alive and therefore you will be able to obtain the most nutrition from your foods. Living foodswill help you to live a long and healthy life.
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einron Level 4 Commenter 22 months ago
Very informative. Thanks!