How to prevent breast cancer?
"Let's prevent breast cancer!!"
Breast cancer- the name in itself is intimidating and worries a lot of women. There is a large number of women in the world suffering from breast cancer. However, thanks to developing technology, the cure, and prevention of the previously incurable disease are being discovered.
There are many factors that may cause breast cancer. Many are uncovered as well. The risk factors such as family history can not be controlled. However, there are other ways of preventing breast cancer.
Check and maintain your weight
Too skinny and too chubby is never a nice thing. So, having a healthy weight must be everyone's dream. If you suddenly gain weight, the risk of being diagnosed with different cancers, including breast cancer increases. So, keep your weight in check especially after menopause.
Be physically active
Being physically active and fit automatically strengthens your immune and makes you healthy. Researchers have found that if a woman is physically active for at least 30 minutes a day, the risk of breast cancer is minimized.
Breastfeed your child
Breastfeeding is very essential for the health of both the child and the mother. You must breastfeed for a total of one year or more including all your children to avoid breast cancer.
Postmenopause hormones
Post-menopause hormone therapy, if taken for a longer period of time, can result in several harmful diseases including breast cancer. Consult your doctor and try to minimize the dose and duration of hormone therapy. If possible, try to take non-hormonal therapies and medications that will outweigh the risk factors.
Do not smoke or drink
Having a healthy and nutritious diet is essential. And so is avoiding harmful intakes and habits. Evidence and research have proven that women who smoke have a high risk of suffering from breast cancer, mostly pre-menopausal women. Not only breast cancer, but it can also cause several other harms like lung cancer, asthma, stroke, heart disease, etc. So, try to avoid smoking.
Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for high-risk women
The FDA-approved medications- Tamoxifen and Raloxifene can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer for high-risk women. Especially the ones for whom other preventive measures might not be enough. The medications are prescribed drugs to cure breast cancer. However, as they can have side-effects and is not suitable for everyone, have it only after consulting your doctor.
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