Breast Cancer

Introduction

The topic of this research paper is breast cancer and alternative treatment methods of breast cancer. Among the different treatment methods, allopathic and holistic methods are discussed. This paper is a summary of a brief research conducted on the modern scientific developments of breast cancer disease and its treatment methods. The composer has studied various scholarly resources to collate pieces of information relevant to the topic.

Discussion and Analysis

Breast cancer is presently one of the common diseases found in woman, followed by colon, lung, uterus and ovaries. It is the most feared because of its high prevalence, the incidence is rising as 1 in 9 women develop breast cancer during their life, and because the scientific community still does not know how to prevent and treat, often includes loss of a breast.

Approximately 80-90% of breast cancers originate in the milk ducts that reach the nipple and are called ductal carcinomas. When located in the duct through the wall, but we speak of intraductal carcinoma in situ and when they cross the wall and invade surrounding tissues are called invasive ductal carcinomas. Lobular carcinomas originate in the milk-producing glands and account for 5% of cancers of the breast.

It is important to know that a number of risk factors, although not decisive for the development of breast cancer, they can favor their appearance. The best treatment of breast cancer is to diagnose it as early as possible stage in situ (without extension to other tissues), because today, physicians cannot prevent it from appearing.

Mammography is the most accurate technique to detect breast cancer early stage, helps us to define certain benign disorders and is the key to reducing mortality from breast cancer. It is the only method capable of detecting micro calcifications or asymmetries in the breast that can be related to malignant lesions.

Various competent medical associations and institutes recommend the implementation of the first mammogram at 35 years of age between 40 and 50, a mammogram every 1-3 years after age 50 years, annually (Travis, pp. 135).

Ultrasounds are not useful as screening test for breast cancer, but it is a technique that is valuable to distinguish cystic from solid lesions, especially when they are not palpable. Risk factors for breast cancer:

Age

Family history

Nulliparity or 1st child after age 30

Early menarche or late menopause

Obesity

Fat diet

Alcohol

Physical inactivity

There is a slight increased risk of breast cancer in women who have not had children or if they ...