We are learning that increased amounts of certain inflammatory factors made in the body lead to chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer, particularly breast cancer. This is thought to be a problem of balance in pro- and anti-inflammatory factors. The good news is the balance can be shifted away from the pro-inflammatory factors to the anti-inflammatory ones and so then reduce the inflammation and reduce the number of cancers. Breast cancer prevention may be aided by decreasing inflammatory factors in the body!
To reduce these inflammatory factors and reduce breast cancer risk, we can:
- be lean
- lose weight if not at ideal body weight
- be active
- regularly exercise
- take Omega3
- take aspirin
- eat less sugar
We have discussed these prevention measures in previous blogs and we will learn more in future posts.
The early detection of breast cancer for most women includes the screening mammogram, the gold standard, because numerous studies have shown that regular mammograms do save lives. If you have dense breast tissue on your mammogram, then you may benefit from another study and whole breast ultrasound is a good way for many to find out what is in that dense tissue.
Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases each year!
This content is general information and not personal medical advice.
Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases each year!
This content is general information and not personal medical advice.
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