Breast Cancer and rememdies

Breast Cancer and RemediesBreast cancer was regarded as a dreadful disease in the past especially by those who were diagnosed and agonized not only those affected but also their close relatives like husbands, parents and children.Today,even if a diagnosis is made,there are several methods available to seek remedy for the disease.The important thing is to detect early for signs of the disease.Women by the age of 29 must go for early detection of their breast ,using the mammography tests.Mammography is the process of using low-dose amplitude-X-rays to examine the human breast and is used as a diagnostic as well as a screening tool. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through characteristic masses and/or microcalcifications.Breast cancer occurs when tumour cells in the breast grow out of control causing damage to other neighbouring cells in the body making it malignant.As it takes a long time time for the tumour to grow it may be difficult to detectand without consistent mammography checks the growth may become too late to effect control and cure of the disease.Once the breast cancer is detected ,doctors will be able to fight the cancer with the resources and knowledge presently available and can effect a remedy for the disease.By the age of 29,all women should start Breast Self Examination ( BSF)as it is the best and easiest way of detecting cancer.Checks should be made once a month and carried out after the monthly periods.When doing BSE, individuals should look out for the following signs: i) change in the size and shape of the breast ii).whether there is any lump noted in the underarms or around the nipple iii) nipple discharge or nipple turning inward iv).Redness of skin v) Formation of dimple or change in skin texture The following are some of the causes of breast cancer : 1. Men may suffer from this disease, but being a women is one of the common reasons for suffering from breast cancer. 2. Age –as we get older,the likelihood of the disease is greater.3. Hereditary-If a member in the family suffers from the disease,the chances of a person in the family being affected increase4. Overweight may be a cause of the disease.5. Lack of exercise is another factor that can affect the disease 6. Drinking of alcohol can also lead to the disease Some of the methods for the prevention of breast cancer is often in. the eating habits of a person For example,it is recommended that a person should take in more vegetables and avoid red meat and . processed foods Avoiding alcohol is one of the factors in preventing the disease and the diet should include wheat,bran and cabbage.Eating more garlic,ginger,cilantro and parsnip provides some of the highest cancer fighting nutrients.