Breast Cancer Information

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Tips


October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Men and women can take preventative steps for avoiding breast cancer and staying healthy. Essentials within your control, include:

? aerobic exercise 3-4 times a week
? maintaining a positive mental attitude
? breathwork and deepening body-awareness (yoga is great)
? expressing your feelings to keep your energy flowing
? eating healthy foods and taking the "right" supplements
? avoiding toxicity.

Some things to avoid:

? Any medication containing acetaminophen. Products such as Tylenol, Sudafid, Bromo seltzer,vicodin, and many others drive down the glutathione levels in the body. Glutathione is an essential antioxidant and detoxifier.

? Aspartame (not to be confused with aspertate) has been proven to cause cancer in rats. It is a common ingredients in many no-sugar products such as yogurt, ice cream, desserts and carbonated beverages. Splenda is also harmful.

? Toxins. Use toxin-free, organic products. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly with soapy water to remove chemical residues. Better yet, buy only organic products and non-GMO (non-genetically modified) foods. Read labels (Veggies and fruit will have an 9 to indicate organic and an 8 for non-GMO).

? Active computer screens should be at least 18 inches away from your body. You need to be at least 36 inches from your active television screens.

Breast Self Exams are the number one method for detecting changes in breast health. Finding any symptoms does not mean you have cancer. Early detection means your survival, and thriver rate, is very high. Very high! It also means you have a broad range of alternative and complementary treatment options. So learn the signs.

No one knows your body as well as you do. That's why it's essential to exam your breasts at the same time every month - so you can detect any changes that might occur. When you do the self-exam, you are reassuring yourself that your body is still in great condition.

There are numerous websites that now offer instruction in self-exams. One I prefer is the Komen Foundation, (www.komen.org) which offers an interactive video you can watch on your home computer, while doing your exam.

Many women find it helpful to have a buddy to call each month to remind or be reminded to conduct the self-exam. It's never to late to begin a good habit, so invite a Yoga buddy to be your breast health buddy now.

The signs to pay attention to include the following:

A lump, hard knot or thickening
Swelling, warmth
Redness or darkening
Change in size or shape
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Rash
Itching or scaling, especially on the nipple
Pulling in of your nipple or other breast areas
Sudden discharge from the nipple
New pain in one spot

Some clients have reported one or more symptoms to their medical practitioners, and been told it's "Nothing". That may be true. Often the lumps and rashes are not a sign of cancer. But they could be. Rely on your inner wisdom. It if feels "not right", then keep getting other opinions until you're satisfied with the results. Thermography, Thermal imaging, a new form of breast cancer detection, is highly recommended as a non-invasive method which is available at some breast care centers in the US.

Dr. Talia Miller, sought after breast cancer & holistic wellness coach, author and seminar leader, is a long-term breast cancer thriver. Contact her at t@BreastCancerCoach.com, visit her website at http://www.BreastCancerCoach.com or call 530-271-0747 for a complimentary phone coaching session.

She is the founding director of the Breast Cancer Support Center, a 501c3 non-profit specializing in utilizing the body-mind-spirit connection for healing. The Center offers free educational seminars by phone, on prevention and avoiding recurrence. Email Director@BreastCancerSupportCenter.org to register for the free October 30th class or free Newsletter.


MORE RESOURCES:

Health Newstrack

Bone drug for breast cancer
Times of India, India - 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON: Bone drug, zoledronic acid, may help in preventing the spread of cancer in women with locally advanced breast cancer, says a new study at ...
Breast cancer spread stopped by bone drug Health Newstrack
all 15 news articles


Breast cancer group offers new support
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - May 16, 2008
A BREAST cancer support group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month at the World Beat Fitness Centre, Saar, from 7.30pm to 9pm. ...


dBTechno

New Research Suggests the 'Sunshine Vitamin' Can Slow Progression ...
ABC News - 22 hours ago
By JOHN McKENZIE Researchers have found that breast cancer patients who don't have enough vitamin D in their bodies are much more likely to have their ...
Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients Washington Post
Vitamin D deficiency linked to poorer breast cancer outcomes: study The Canadian Press
Breast cancer linked to Vitamin D deficiency Hindu
HealthCentral.com - Los Angeles Times
all 360 news articles


TopNews

Mastectomies for early-stage breast cancer rise after MRI: study
CBC.ca, Canada - May 16, 2008
The number of women who opted for mastectomy when diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer increased significantly at the same time MRI screening before ...
Why Are More Breast Cancer Patients Having Mastectomies? Wall Street Journal Blogs
Mastectomies Up for Early Breast Cancer WebMD
ASCO: Vitamin D May Play Role in Breast Cancer Survival MedPage Today
Baltimore Sun - Science Daily (press release)
all 251 news articles


Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment
U.S. News & World Report, DC - May 16, 2008
In this study, Liu and colleagues measured the number of circulating tumor cells (CTC) in blood samples collected from metastatic breast cancer patients ...


MD Anderson nurse addresses lymphedema in breast cancer patients ...
EurekAlert (press release), DC - 3 hours ago
"Women are living longer as breast cancer treatments get better, but at the same time, they face more devastating side effects like lymphedema," McDowell ...


News 10 Now

Breast Cancer awareness among men
News 10 Now, NY - 2 hours ago
GEDDES, NY -- One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but the disease also affects about 2000 men every year. ...
Local women will participate in 3-day walk Herkimer Evening Telegram
Race for the Cure (AP) WETM-TV
all 3 news articles


Victim of bungled breast cancer tests urges others to get second ...
The Canadian Press, TORONTO - May 16, 2008
TORONTO — For most women, there are few more terrifying words to hear than: "You have breast cancer." Unless, of course, it's being told the recommended ...


SKNVibes.com

Breast cancer patient to return to Nevis to raise awareness
SKNVibes.com, St. Kitts and Nevis - 7 hours ago
The courageous woman plans to share her experience of breast cancer and will introduce a six-week Living With Cancer Course and Pink Lily Cancer Support ...


KCBY.com 11

Exercise cuts breast cancer risk
PRESS TV, Iran - 5 hours ago
Scientists have claimed that regular exercise during teen age and adolescence years can reduce the risk of premenopausal breast cancer. ...
Is Canada's geography a breast cancer risk? Globe and Mail
Physical activity may prevent breast cancer Times of India
Link Between Vitamin D Status And Breast Cancer Illuminated Science Daily (press release)
KPVI-TV - EmpowHer
all 560 news articles

Breast-Cancer - Google News

home | site map
© 2006