All types of alcohol increases breast cancer risk, according to the research study Kaiser medical care programme, California. Researchers analyzed the drinking habits of 70,033 women of various races and asked them questions during health exams between 1978 and 1985. They looked at which types of alcohol the women drank and also their total alcohol intake. They compared that to women who had less than one drink a day. Amount of alcohol consumed is more significant than type of alcohol in causing breast cancer. There is no difference in breast cancer risk whether women drank red wine or white wine. Heavy drinkers (one or two drinks per day) have 10% raise in the risk of developing breast cancer than light drinkers (less than 1 drink a day). Women who take more than 3 drinks per day will have 30% increase in breast cancer risk. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 US women and is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in American women, according to National Institute of Health. Globally, more than 1.2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer and it kills 0.5 million women. Genetics, Obesity, age, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Birth control pills play crucial roles in causing breast cancer. 4% of all breast cancer cases are due to alcoholism, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer. But, red wine can protect against heart attacks by increasing good cholesterol (HDL Cholesterol), reducing blood clotting and reducing diabetes, according to the same researchers. Even though this research cleared some myths on the alcohol effects, controversy will continue unless major cancer organizations issue uniform guidelines on the effects of alcohol on breast cancer. … [Read more...]
Evista for Breast Cancer in postmenopausal women
Evista (Raloxifene) was approved for Breast cancer treatment by Food and Drug administration for some post-menopausal women. After Tamoxifen, Evista is the second drug approved for breast cancer treatment. Evista should not be prescribed for all women because of serious side effects. Evista is advised for treatment in two groups of women to lower the risk of invasive breast cancer. 1. Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. 2. Postmenopausal women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. Breast Cancer statistics: Breast Cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women. It accounts for 26% of all cancers among US women. According to American Cancer Society, 0.18 Million American women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer each year. Evista is a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) manufactured by Eli Lilly. It is used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Side effects of Evista: 1. Blood clots in the legs, eyes and lungs. Women who have previous history of clots should not take Evista. 2. Hot flashes, leg cramps, swelling of the legs and feet, flu-like symptoms, joint pain and sweating. 3. Evista should not be taken by premenopausal women and pregnant women because of serious harm to the foetus. 4. Evista should not be taken along with estrogens or Cholestyramine. Tamoxifen is the best drug for premenopausal women who have a breast cancer risk while Raloxifene is preferred for postmenopausal women. Evista does not treat existing breast cancer. Oncologist should weigh potential benefits and risks before prescribing Evista to postmenopausal women who are at high risk for invasive breast cancer. … [Read more...]
Breast cancer is the number one killer cancer
Breast Cancer Statistics: 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. … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Statistics
Incidence of Breast Cancer: In 2006 alone, an estimated 212,920 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in American women. Worldwide, more than a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, accounting for 1/10th of all new cancers and 23% of all female cancer cases. Breast cancer incidence is high in developed countries compared to developing countries of Africa and Asia. Change in life style and diet habits are the major reasons for increase in Breast cancer cases. Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. In 1975, the incidence (the number of new cases) of breast cancer was 107 per 100,000 for white women and 94 per 100,000 for black women. In 2003, the number of new cases per year had risen to 129 per 100,000 for white women and 121 per 100,000 for black women The number of new cases of breast cancer in males per year increased from 43 in 1983 to 84 in 2002. The average age of first diagnosis was 60 years for a woman and 66 years for a man in 2002. Each year almost 44,100 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the UK, 43,760 female cases and around 335 cases diagnosed in males. The incidence of breast cancer in Japan is much lower than in the USA or the UK. But the incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women living in the USA is the same as for the general population of American women. So, Lifestyle and diet habits play major role than geographical area. Mortality: Breast cancer causes more than 12,500 deaths each year in the UK. Top 10 causes of death of women in United States: 1. Heart diseases. 2. Brain Stroke. 3. Lung Cancer 4. Respiratory Diseases. 5. Alzheimer’s disease.6. Breast Cancer 7. Diabetes Mellitus 8. Accidents9. Influenza and Pneumonia 10. Colorectal Cancer With simple modification to our life style and diet habits, we can decrease the incidence of the Breast cancer. With Mammogram and regular self checkups, we can decrease the mortality rate of Breast Cancer. … [Read more...]
