Control over the disease is possible only through increased awareness and knowledge.
Due to the extremely low literacy rate in Pakistan, many misconceptions have become prevalent regarding health, due to which women remain unaware of their disease despite being infected with a dangerous disease. Such as breast cancer. Therefore, the entire month of October is celebrated as “Breast Cancer Awareness” every year under the auspices of the “National Breast Cancer Foundation” all over the world, so that by raising awareness among women and disseminating accurate information about breast cancer.
The exact causes of breast cancer are not yet known, but there are a few factors that are called risk factors. Being a woman is the top risk factor. In addition, increasing age, first pregnancy at the age of 30 or older, not breastfeeding a newborn, menstruation until the age of 50, contraceptive pills, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, consumption of poultry, frozen foods, lack of cleanliness of the environment, pollution and family history (e.g. mother, sister, grandmother, grandmother, etc.) of breast cancer are included.
Breast cancer gradually grows into a lump. This lump can be easily felt by pressing on it. If, God forbid, the lump cannot be diagnosed in time or if treatment is delayed for any reason despite diagnosis, then in the next stage the cancer spreads to the glands in the armpit and then to other parts of the body such as the liver, lungs and bones, etc.
Types of breast cancer are mild, moderate and severe. Ductal is common among these types. After examination by an oncologist, a mammogram and biopsy are recommended for diagnosis. Various methods of treatment are used, which are adopted depending on the type and stage of the disease. These include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, gene therapy.
Various scientific studies and observations have proven that women who eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can protect themselves from all types of cancer.
In addition to cancer-fighting phytochemicals, vegetables and fruits also contain fiber. In addition to spinach, fenugreek, kale, collard greens and other types of greens, these chemical components (called phytochemicals) are found in abundance in cabbage, carrots, radishes, turnips, beets (including leaves), tomatoes, citrus fruits and berries. According to a survey, Japanese women are protected from breast cancer and the main reason for this is the abundance of fruits in their diets.
To protect against breast and all other types of cancer, keep your weight under control, especially after menopause, obesity in women can be dangerous. Exercise is also suitable to prevent this risk.
According to a study, women who exercise were found to be 26% more protected from breast cancer. Thus, appropriate use of fats is also an important means of preventing breast cancer.
Then the body’s excretory system should be kept active. The kidneys, intestines, stomach and skin are the natural means of removing harmful substances from the body. Timely defecation, open urination and natural excretion of sweat from the body automatically remove harmful substances that cause disease in the body. Water should be consumed as much as possible. Oncologists who research cancer agree that the supply of enzymes plays an important role in preventing cancer.
The best source of obtaining enzymes is fresh, raw vegetables. Oncologists have warned that to prevent and assist in the treatment of breast cancer, it is important to avoid fatty and fatty foods as much as possible. According to cancer experts, carotene-rich foods, including beta-carotene, protect against cancer of the mouth, bladder, lungs and breast.
This protection is provided by vitamin A obtained from such foods. Yellow vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and fruits such as peaches, mangoes, papaya and tomatoes contain a lot of carotene. It should be noted that this beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A (vitamin A) when it enters the body. Use mineral salts. In addition to mineral salts, selenium is a particularly important antioxidant.
It protects the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. A recent study conducted in England has shown that people who had low selenium levels in their bodies had a threefold increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease in addition to cancer. It is found in abundance in garlic, onions, cucumbers, radishes and wholemeal bread.
It has been observed that women do not disclose their medical problems due to hesitation, which is not true. If a woman has breast cancer and it is not diagnosed in time, it not only becomes more complicated, but the costs of treatment also increase. It is better for every woman to examine her breasts at least once a month, so that timely diagnosis and treatment can be possible if any unusual changes or symptoms are noticed.
