Breast cancer is said to be the most common cancer in women. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), one of eight women suffering from breast cancer. Now, about thirty eight per cent of all breast cancer cases could be avoided if done the proper prevention methods.
Researchers have identified the lifestyle, environment, and genetic factors can increase the risk of breast cancer. Genetic factors cannot be changed, but lifestyle factors can be modified to prevent breast cancer.
Cancer can invade a variety of people. Even people who have a healthy lifestyle may be stricken with cancer. Obstetrics and gynaecology specialist, Raditya Wratsangka say cancer is a body's cells that undergo changes or mutations.
Cancer cells usually uncontrolled and divide faster than normal cells. Not only that, cancer cells will grow continuously and are invasive. If untreated or treated correctly, normal cells can be pushed or even die because the cancer cells.
Early detection becomes key steps to fight cancer. Detect early stage cancers, before deployment occurs, it is the best chance to fight the cancer, Said Dr. Raditya Wratsangka. Early detection can be done by performing a Breast Check Yourself for breast cancer, or make periodic health checks.
Surely not only with early detection, improved knowledge about cancer and what can be done to reduce the risk of cancer also became important. You also need to know the family history with cancer. With that knowledge, you can follow a healthier lifestyle that reduces the risk of cancer. For example, with a change in lifestyle such as avoiding smoking, active move, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, avoid drinking alcohol, and have a healthy weight.