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Breast Cancer is a kind of cancer that develops from the breast cells. This cancer is the most invasive cancer in females. Breast cancer rates are much higher in developed countries compared to developing countries. A “risk factor” is anything that increases the risk of developing cancer. While most of the risk factors are beyond our control such as family history, age, medical history; there are some risk factors which we can control, such as physical activity, weight, diet and alcohol consumption. Getting Active with Breast Cancer is the key to fight the battle. Staying physically active during & after the treatment has a wide range of benefits: - 1. Benefits of physical activity: Exercise helps reduce the loss of muscles, alleviate side effects of cancer treatment, long-term health benefits, reduces risk of heart-attacks & strokes, lessens the risk of cancer coming back. 2. How much activity should we do? We should go for 150 minutes a week moderate-intensity activity. 3. What activities can we do? To go for 150 minutes exercise, prefer cycling, gardening, dancing, brisk walking, Aerobics. 4. Long-term health: Staying Active really has the positive effect on long-term health. Being Overweight increases the risk of breast cancer, especially after menopause. Fat tissue having higher levels of estrogen increases the risk of breast cancer. Healthy low-fat diet can help you reduce the risk of this cancer.
Diet is another major risk factor for breast cancer. Eating a lot of red meat, animal fats and cholesterol diets increase the risk of this cancer. Intake of healthy fruits & vegetables can help you control the risk of this cancer. Risk of breast cancer increases with the amount of alcohol a woman drinks. Regular drinking limits the liver’s ability to control blood vessels of the hormone estrogen, which in turn increases the risk. Living with Breast Cancer & Making Decision about Cancer Treatment: We all have our own styles and needs of making decisions. Some women carefully choose a doctor whom they respect and trust and leave the rest to her. Others try to learn as much as possible, seek several opinions, and may still feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Cancer Healer is taking numerous steps to spread awareness regarding breast cancer treatment plan. We can help you learn about your treatment options such as immunotherapy and possible side effects as well as information & services to help you get through treatment and live well afterward.
Sumana Basu Jan 01, 1970, 2 months ago
Interested to know about immunotherapy.