Here are some measures and info that will help you diagnose and combat breast cancer

Researchers suggests that people with higher risk of vitamin D - which includes seniors, those whose skin pigmentation is dark and people rarely exposed to the sun - to do the same throughout the year. According to some studies, such a vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer of the prostate, breast and colorectal cancers. For more information, consult the Vitamin D.

* In people at high risk of breast cancer (as carriers of BRCA), and only among them, some drugs are sometimes given to prevention. For example, tamoxifen. Discuss with the doctor.

Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens (soy, flaxseed) Is it harmful for women who have had breast cancer?

Phytoestrogens are plant molecules that chemically similar to estrogen produced by humans.They comprise two main families: the isoflavones, mainly present in soybeans, and lignans, including flaxseed are the best dietary source.

These substances could contribute to the growth of breast cancer with hormone? When writing this record, the debate was open. Experiments in vitro indicate that these substances may indeed stimulate estrogen receptors in tumor cells. They can also interfere with hormonal treatments for breast cancer, such as tamoxifen and aromatase of inibiteurs (Arimidex, Femara, Aromasin). However, after reviewing the available scientific evidence in humans, experts believe that moderate consumption of soy food is safe for women at risk for breast cancer .

For its part, nutritionists advises women with breast cancer and those who have already suffered to avoid eating foods rich in phytoestrogens, as a precaution.

That include prevention, in women without diabetes, a diet rich in isoflavones appears to protect breast cancer.


Medical treatment of breast cancer


Treatment depends on the type of cancer and its stage of development. Surgery is an integral part of processing the vast majority of breast cancers.

There are 5 categories of treatment:

* Surgery;
* Radiotherapy
* Chemotherapy;
* Hormone therapy;
* Targeted therapy.

Surgery

Surgery is often the first treatment started. It is used to remove the cancerous tumor. In the case of breast cancer, it is called mastectomy. Is partial mastectomy or segmental (part of the breast is removed) or total (the entire breast is removed). It adds almost always surgery to the lymph nodes in the armpit. The type of mastectomy based inter alia on the size of the tumor, its type and location in the breast. The preference of women is also taken into account.

* Partial mastectomy or lumpectomy. The surgeon removes the cancerous tissue (tumor) and a bit of healthy tissue around the tumor. It is also called breast conserving surgery.
* Total mastectomy. The breast is completely removed: the mammary glands, fat tissue, the nipple and skin. We chose it when it is not possible to make a partial mastectomy. This is done in about 20% to 25% of cases of breast cancer. As appropriate, breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as the mastectomy or at a later time.
* Surgery to lymph nodes. To determine the stage of the disease and determine the best treatment after surgery, it is almost always essential to know whether the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the armpit on the affected side. These nodes drain the lymph fluid that flows in the breast. This can be done either by removing only the first node of this chain (this is called a biopsy of the sentinel node or) or by removing the whole chain. The removal sometimes causes complications such as lymphedema in an arm (affected side). Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid. It is caused by the disruption of normal drainage pathways. It is rare if it only removes the sentinel node. To learn more about its prevention and treatment.