“Olaparib” is the new drug that is creating lot of hope among inherited Breast and Ovarian cancer patients. Drug succeeded in reducing the size of tumours in 40% of Breast cancer patients and also in 30% of ovarian cancer patients. Drug which is still in experimental stage is really a big hope for chronic patients. This research study is conducted by scientists at King’s college, London and is published in the magazine, Lancet. Mechanism of Olaparib: It will act by blocking poly ADP-ribose polymerase protein. “Olaparib” is an orally taken drug and reduced tumour growth in an experiment conducted on women with advanced breast cancer caused by a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This gene is responsible for 5% of breast cancers and 10% of ovarian cancers. Important note: Olaparib does not help to cure cancer but only helps to prolong life by reducing tumour size. It is still in experimental stage but it is raising hope. … [Read more...]
10 tips to reduce Cancer risk
American Cancer Society is recommending following health guidelines to reduce Cancer risk by 50%. By making simple changes to your lifestyle and eating habits, you can reduce risk for cancers like Lung, breast and colon etc by more than 30-50%. 10 health tips to reduce cancer risk? 1. Stay away from smoking and chewing of tobacco products to reduce risk of lung cancer, Mouth, colon cancer and urinary bladder cancer incidence. 2. Regular screening for major cancers. We can prevent cancers of breast, prostate, colon, skin and cervix by screening. 3. Reduce alcohol consumption to prevent cancers of breast, colon, pancreas, oesophagus and head-neck. 4. Use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer or reduce incidence. 5. Regular exercise for 3-4 hours per week will reduce cancer incidence by 30-50%. 6. Control your weight by making proper diet changes and with regular exercise to prevent cancers of colon, breast, pancreas, kidney, liver and endometrium. Junk foods are major culprits for rise in obesity incidence. 7. Women should not post-menopausal hormonal therapy to reduce risk for cancers of breast, ovary and endometrial cancers. 8. Avoid exposure to carcinogens and radiation. 9. Vegetarians have low risk of getting cancer. Eat foods and green leafy vegetables and stay away from high calorie foods like soft drinks. 10. One should take proper medication to reduce cancer risk by consulting oncologist. More than 30% cancer deaths are preventable. We can reduce cancer occurrence by more than 30% if we follow above measures. Please share your opinion. … [Read more...]
Aspirin reduces Breast Cancer Risk by 20%
Pain killer Aspirin reduces the breast cancer risk by about 20%, according to a latest research study by British doctors. Scientists conducted 21 analytical studies on 37,000 women to find the beneficial effects of Aspirin on Breast cancer treatment. But researchers advised caution and requirement for more research before coming to conclusion on recommending to Aspirin to breast cancer patients. Aspirin is already using by many women as a preventive drug for heart attacks and strokes. But Aspirin use along with Breast cancer drugs and their interactions still needs extensive research. Long term use of Aspirin is associated with side effects like stomach ulcers, kidney problems and bleeding. This research study was published in the “International Journal of Clinical Practice (IJCP)". Proven uses of Aspirin: 1. Arthritis treatment. 2. Prevention of heart attacks and Strokes. 3. Delay and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. 4. Prostate diseases. Women should not take aspirin and other NSAIDs as preventive drugs for breast cancer without doctor’s prescription. … [Read more...]
How to prevent cancer?
American Institute for Cancer Research has done extensive studies on the prevention of cancer. The researchers did 7,000 extensive studies over 5 years to find the methods to prevent cancer. Tips to prevent Cancer: 1. Stay away from soft drinks and junk foods. These empty high calorie foods are not only responsible for cancer but also for chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. People should try to maintain their Body-Mass-Index (BMI) in between 21-23. 2. Obesity is the number one cause of cancer in non-smokers. Reduce your weight by exercise and healthy diet. Obese people are at high risk for cancers of Pancreas, Colon, Uterus and kidney. Obesity increases breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women. 3. Daily exercise for 30-45 minutes per day is must to stay away from chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes. 4. Vegetarians have low risk of getting cancer when compared to non-vegetarians. Vegetables, fruits and grains consumption reduces cancer risk. Red meat increases cancer risk. Diet is crucial in preventing cancer incidence. 5. Smoking is the number one cause of cancer in the world especially for lung cancer. 6. Excess alcohol consumption is the major factor behind many cancers. Alcoholic women are at high risk when compared to men for same amount of alcohol consumption. 7. Junk foods not only responsible for obesity but also for cancer especially for cancers of gastro-intestinal tract. 8. Increased incidence of breast cancer in women of western countries is mainly due to Alcoholism and absence of breast feeding. 9. Reduce your salt intake. Spicy foods and pickles consumption raises your cancer risk. 10. People who are at risk by birth (genes) should screen regularly for cancer. 11. Diet supplements may not play vital role in preventing most cancer. But Vitamin A&D may prevent few cancers. It is better to consume nutrients through natural diet instead of supplements. According to “Facts Vs Fears Survey”, cancer is the number one health concern for 40% of Americans. If people follow above precautions, we can prevent 30-40% cancer cases. Click here for more information on this cancer prevention study. … [Read more...]
Yahoo launched breast cancer awareness site
Yahoo Health launched special site to create awareness on breast cancer with articles, videos, expert’s advice and survival stories. It is a must visit site for every breast cancer patient and also for others who want to know about breast cancer. It has a special section about personal stories of breast cancer patients and survivors. Yahoo Health launched new beta site with more stress on health videos and expert advice. Highlights of the Yahoo breast cancer website: 1. Experts’ advice on diet, life style changes. 2. Articles on how to prevent breast cancer? How to do breast self examination? etc. 3. Clearing doubts about most common breast cancer myths. 4. Survival stories of breast cancer patients. 5. How these patients are fighting with this disease? 6. Links to yahoo groups on breast cancer. 7. Videos on breast cancer. 8. Links to Flickr photos on breast cancer. Visit Yahoo’s breast cancer website. … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer risk raises by any type of alcohol intake
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...]
Breast cancer: New guidelines
The Canadian cancer society issued new guidelines for breast cancer patients about examination of their breasts. They no longer need to follow monthly self examination of breasts but they should understand their breasts and alert doctors if they detect any changes. Women should need to be aware of the normal breast tissue and they seek medical advice when they find any changes. Monthly systematic examination of breasts actually does not decrease breast cancer deaths and regular self examination of breasts is associated with a high rate of false positives. Role of Mammogram: But mammogram screening is useful as it can detect a lump that is just millimeters in size. Canadian Cancer society recommends a mammogram every two years for women aged 50 to 69, while women over 40 should have a clinical breast examination by a trained medical professional at least every two years. Women aged 40-49 are urged to discuss risk factors with their doctors. Large lumps or puckering in the skin in your breast tissue when you move your arm are some common signs that identify a tumour inside a breast. Obesity increases the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer and alcohol consumption is another risk factor associates with breast cancer risk. Women who control their weight by regular exercise can decrease breast cancer risk by 40% in the below 50 age group and by 25% in the above 50 age group. Breast cancer prevention:If we can give drugs to women who are at risk of breast cancer in the above 50 age group, we can prevent 50% deaths. Eating diet rich in vetables and fruits, oily fish, less meat and junk food will decrease cancer risk.Regular exercise, healthy diet habits, staying away from Smoking and alcoholism can prevent 50% of breast cancer cases. Women should not use Hormone replacement Therapy for more than 8 years. Prevention will play vital role than treatment for breast cancer in the coming days. … [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...]
Exercise and yoga help breast cancer women in early stage
According to latest research studies, Yoga and Aerobic exercise help to improve quality of life in early-stage breast cancer patients. Results of the research study were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. This study is the largest to date to find the effects of exercise during chemotherapy and the first one to evaluate the effect of resistance exercise. The study was conducted over a period of 17 weeks. Yoga studies were mainly conducted on Hispanic and African American women. Resistance exercise essentially helps in stopping the most common side effect in chemotherapy – reduced white cell count. Results of the Breast cancer research studies: 1. Resistance and aerobic exercises improved physical fitness, self-esteem and body composition.2. Resistance exercise improved chemotherapy completion rates. 3. Yoga was beneficial for women who were not receiving chemotherapy during the study. 4. Exercise did not cause Lymphedema or any other side effects. 5. Exercise may increase white blood cell counts and allow chemotherapy rates to continue. 6. Women responded well in the studies compared to men. 7. Benefits of yoga are more in women who adhered to the prescribed regimen and took more classes. 8. Yoga improved emotional well-being and mood and improved quality of life. Emotional well-being is crucial for women who are undergoing chemotherapy. 9. Lifestyle interventions definitely improve the quality of life in breast cancer patients (early stage). 10. Contrary to the popular opinion, exercise actually benefits the women who are under chemotherapy. Resistance and Aerobic exercises and Yoga are must for every breast cancer patient who is under chemotherapy. … [Read more...]
