awareness
Take a free risk assessment Breast cancerBreast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us! NBCAM is an annual movement to raise awareness and help in early detection of breast cancer. In a healthy body, natural systems control the creation, growth and cell death. Cancer occurs when our cells do not die at the normal rate (Susan G Komen). Breast cancer develops when these damaged cells accumulate and form a lump or tumor in the breast. These cells can break away and spread to other tissues in the body through blood vessels and lymph vessels, causing the cancer to spread.
There are several steps one can take to avoid developing breast cancer, all of which improve your overall health. Like many other cancers, smoking can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. In addition to lead a life without tobacco, maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly (about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week) and eating a balanced diet (avoiding foods high in saturated fats), have been shown to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
early detection saves thousands of lives each year. Breast cancer can be diagnosed early through screenings such as breast self-examination, clinical breast exams and mammograms. These methods help prevent the spread of the disease to parts of the body other than the breasts. To learn more about breast cancer from the American Cancer Society.
Did you know?
- There are over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States (ACS).
- Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and the second cause of death among women exceeded only by lung cancer (ACS).
- Approximately 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women (ACS).
- Approximately 1 August (12%) of women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime (ACS).
Screening Guidelines
- women 40 and older should have a mammogram every year
- women in their 20s and 30s should have a review clinical breast (CBE) as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional preferably every 3 years
- breast self-examination (BSE) is an option for women in their 20s. Women should be informed about the benefits and limitations of BSE. Women should report any changes in their health care professional immediately.
- Women who are at high risk for breast cancer based on certain factors should get an MRI and a mammogram every year.
Read more directives screening at the American Cancer Society
Sources :. US Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, The American Cancer Society, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, jLifeWork EAP strategies, and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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