Among cancer killers, Breast cancer jumped from no.3 to no.1 place within 10 years. 25% of breast cancer patients are below the age of 50 years. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. Around 40,000 American women are falling prey to breast cancer.
It is on rise among new age women who are highly ambitious and are working under severe stress. New age women are staying away from pregnancy and lactation due to work load and wrong notions. Due to this, they are suffering from harmful effects of Estrogen like Breast cancer which are normally nullified by lactation and pregnancy.
Risk factors for Breast Cancer:
1. Hereditary.
2. Stressful work like.
3. Some Chemicals (latest research)
4. Late marriage and pregnancy (after 35)
5. Staying away from breast feeding.
6. Alcoholism and Smoking.
7. Junk food and fat diet.
Breast Cancer Prevention:
Breast cancer is a preventable disease with regular screening. High risk women should undergo screening from 30 years onwards. All women over 40 should be screened for Breast cancer annually. According to latest research by National Cancer Research, screening for breast cancer is in decline in American women.
