• What is breast cancer syndrome?

    This type of syndrome is the genetic predisposition to develop mutated cells in the breast which cause an abnormal production of cells forming a tumor.

    Breast cancer prevention.

    Follow the next steps to reduce the risk of having this disease:

    • Exercise regularly: to reduce fat in our bodies decreases the risk in 30%
    • Eat healthy food: lower the portions of red meat significantly and consume fresh fruits and vegetables
    • Don't smoke: If you are a smoker consider quitting the habit or choose not to try a cigarette at all
    • Limit alcohol: it can increase the risk in 30%
    • Regular gynecological examinations: sometimes time passes by very fast but visit your gynecologist at least every year
    • Monthly breast exams: this practice has been a life savior for many women, it can safe you too

    Why is the self examination procedure a life savior?

    Most women are the ones who identify abnormal situations in their breasts, they are the ones responsible for the success in breast cancer cure. When this disease is discovered at early stages the chances to overcome it are high. The Breast Self Examination (BSE) consists on using your hands to touch your breast in order to find lumps or any abnormal thing that you know is not part your breast.Examine yourself at home.

    1.Stand in front of a mirror. Look at your breasts with your arms at three different positions: at your side, arms raised behind your head, and with your arms on your hips.

    2.Then, lie down with a pillow under one of your shoulders. With the opposite hand, touch one breast with the pads of the 3 middle fingers. Start at the outer edge and around your breast, and get closer to your nipple.

    3.After, squeeze your nipple gently and look for fluid coming out of the nipple.

    Women must start examining themselves since they are 20 years old, the perfect time to do it is once a month a few days after each period, when the breasts are less swollen. Another way to identify abnormal tissue is by the breast cancer screening. This method shows if there is any sign of damaged cells or tissues before symptoms arise. Two types are the mammogram and the Clinical Breast Exam (CBE). Both must be performed in reliable health centers by specialized doctors so that you can trust in the results. Women who are 40 or over must do it every year or the most every two years.

    What breast cancer treatment options can you find?

    • Surgery
    • Radiation therapy
    • Chemotherapy
    • Hormonal therapy (anti-estrogen)
    • Targeted therapies

    Depending on the results you get, your doctor will recommend either one treatment or a combination of treatments to fight breast cancer, every woman gets a different type of cancer so the treatment must be planned just for you. Remember that less invasive treatments and their success are closely related to an early breast cancer screening that reveals the problem at the beginning stage of the cancer. Look for all the information you need in order to prevent or treat the breast cancer syndrome.