Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer incidence is increasing in developing countries. In India it is the second most common cancer seen. The reasons behind this can be late age at first child birth, fewer children, and short duration of breast feeding. Females are working and undergoing stress, more exposure to toxins etc are the leading causes of breast cancer. Experts suggest that early detection can prohibit the growth of tumor and prevent the disease.
Mammography -
- It is ex-ray of breast which helps in detection of the cancer detection.
- 85 – 95% cancers are detected by mammography and it helps in reducing mortality rate by 20-30% in women.
- Early detection of the cancerous cell is very important in breast cancer prevention.
- Mammogram is produced during this procedure which helps in giving an insight about the presence of cancerous cells.
- It is used to diagnose lumps or bumps which are felt by patient self examination.
- Is performed every two years from the age of 50.
Steps to prevent breast cancer -
- Maintain your body weight throughout the life. Follow healthy eating habits and do regular exercise.
- Include foods such as soymilk, soy chunks, tofu, and temphe in the diet.
- Watch out on your fat and carbohydrate consumption.
- Include 6-8 servings of fresh fruits and vegetable in daily die.
- Minimize intake of refined food products.
- Include antioxidant rich foods in diet like orange, apples, cherries, blue berries, paneer, tofu, soybean etc.
