Broccoli: it seems like we just can't say enough good about it. In the long line of mechanisms by which broccoli can prevent cancer, we can add the sulforaphane in broccoli and other cruciform vegetables. This compound helps promote cancer suppressor gene function by inhibiting an enzyme that interferes with normal tumor suppression and by promoting normal function of the tumor suppressor gene itself. More at http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/feb/another-mechanism-discovered-which-sulforaphane-prevents-cancer.
So, maybe some broccoli, kale or cauliflower tonight for cancer prevention.
For early diagnosis, we need to remember breast density. Laws in many states, including Texas, require the mammogram facility to notify you of your breast density. This is for two reasons: mammograms don't identify cancers as well in dense tissue and those women with dense tissue are at increased risk. You then may need additional studies to find that cancer at an early stage. The most used additional studies today are breast MRI and whole breast ultrasound. We reviewed this earlier http://drwinsett.blogspot.com/2012/08/breast-sonograms-are-answer-for-dense.html. If you have dense breast tissue you need to ask your doctor if you would benefit from a whole breast ultrasound. We do them every day.
Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases each year.
This content is general information and not personal medical advice, but if you are told you have dense breast tissue and need help, call us.
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