I was in my twenties when I began to take notice of all the breast cancer stuff that seemed to be everywhere at certain times of the year, and it was around this time that I began to be more conscious of the issue of breast cancer - of all the pink stuff and knowing that it was important to worry about it when you turned 40.
Every time I heard of breast cancer, it was within the context of women getting it at age 40 and over, so did not think I had anything to worry about.
I had been doing my breast exams since I was thirteen; my mother taught me to do them at a young age, but still it never dawned on me that I could actually GET breast cancer, until it happened to me. When my mother had taught me to do my exams, she had explained that even though I barely had breasts, it was important that I know what they felt like, so as they grew and changed, I would know if anything abnormal appeared. Thanks to her education and diligence, 18 years later, when I found the lump, while in the shower, I knew immediately that something was wrong and that I needed to get checked.
RISKS
- Age is a factor, as the older a woman gets, the more likely she is to develop it.
- Breast cancer genes have been found, called BRCA1 and BRCA2, which seem to greatly increase the risk in women. Women who have familial history should get tested for these genes.
- Overweight women tend to be more at risk.
- Women who partake in hormone replacement therapy are more prone to ending up with breast cancer.
- Birth control pills seem to escalate one's chances of getting it.
Other factors are consuming alcohol, not having any children, or having children after the age of 35.
Obviously, many women fall into many of these categories, meaning everyone should get regularly checked.
3 - Use Natural Foods As Prevention Remedies
There are lots of nutritious foods that promote good breast health and prevent breast cancer. The trick is to actually eat them. If you can't get the nutrients from your foods, then supplementing might be a good
option for you, especially if you have a family history of breast cancer.
Ellagic Acid is known for stopping carcinogens from intiating cancer cell growth and is found in in cherries, grapes, walnuts, raspberries, strawberries and pomegranates.
Bioflavonoids detoxify harmful estrogens and help prevent the production of cancer cells.
They are found in found in citrus, grapes, onions and buckwheat.
Lignans prevent the growth of tumors and are found in nuts and seeds, especially flax seed.
Beta carotene naturally protects against cancer and can be found in foods like beans, carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin, winter squash, yams, broccoli, brussel sprouts, spinach and sweet potatoes.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin provide cancer fighting benefits for pre-menopausal women and women with a family history of breast cancer. The best food sources are found in collard greens, spinach, kale, corn and most yellow vegetables.
Lycopene helps eliminate free radicals from cigarette smoke and can be found in tomatoes, carrots, guava, ruby red grapefruit and watermelon.
Catechins have a powerful antioxidant effect and are found in black and green tea.
Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants, prevents damage to the DNA in cells which occurs when normal cells transform into cancerous cells.
4 - Be Positive and Reduce Stress
We know the damage that stress causes to our body so controlling stress is always a good thing. But having a positive attitude can be very helpful in controlling our health too. Learn to pamper yourself to reduce stress.
- Take a walk in nature
- Get a massage
- Garden
- Listen to good music
- Take a bubble bath or soak in hot tub
Breast Massage
Regular breast massage helps to improve circulation and lymph drainage, it decreases symptoms of PMS, menopause and menstrual cramps, and decreases the discomfort from pregnancy and breast feeding. I have a link to an instructional video on my website. Getting trapped lymph fluid to move is good for healthy breasts and can alleviate pain and tenderness. You may eventually eliminate lumps if done regularly.
Today, I am a three-year survivor of breast cancer, and I am alive because of early detection. As I write this, I can reach over and touch my daughter's face - because I am still here; because I found my lump in time. In the fall, I took my daughter to school, as she started first grade, and watched her go in and find her way. And I was there waiting for her after school- because I am still be here, because of early detection. I wonder, how many other young women lost the opportunity to watch their children bloom and grow - learn to talk, walk, read, ride bikes, tie their shoes, go to their first day of school and will never see their children grow up to be men and women - because of lack of awareness.
It is easy to play the numbers game when it is not personal, or when those opposing it are fighting in some way to maintain the status quo, some sort of power or control over the "way things are". However, times are changing; and as for those of us who are on either side of the statistic pool, it is an easy decision - we are here because of early detection or a life was lost because of a lack of it. The EARLY Act is necessary - it is not an option. Young women's lives and futures depend on it
Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez Higueras
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