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Loading...Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Cut Your Risk of Death in Half
- Dr. Mercola
- June 21, 2011
- 10:30 am
- 42 comments
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed each year in the US, making it three times more common than other gynecological cancers.
Breast cancer will claim the lives of 40,000 people this year.
What is really disturbing is the speed at which breast cancer rates have risen over the past five decades. In 1960, one in twenty women were diagnosed—but today, it is one in seven.
The following are some important facts about this type of cancer:
- One woman in eight who lives to age 85 will develop breast cancer.
- Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women age 40 to 55.
- 15 percent of all breast cancers occur in women under age 45; in this age group, breast cancers are more aggressive and have lower recovery rates.
- 80 percent of breast lumps are NON-cancerous.
- 70 percent of breast cancers are found through breast self-exams.
- About 80 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer.
Unfortunately, the current medical paradigm is relatively clueless about what causes breast cancer and how to effectively treat it. Most conventional cancer treatments actually add insult to injury by doing more harm than good—a fact that up to this point has been swept under the rug by the medical industry.
Fortunately, we’re beginning to see the initial stirrings of change, as you will see from the latest research I’ll be presenting later.
In the largest review of research into lifestyle and breast cancer, the American Institute of Cancer Research estimated that about 40 percent of U.S. breast cancer cases could be prevented if people make wiser lifestyle choices. I believe these estimates are seriously LOW, and it is more likely that 75 to 90 percent of breast cancers could be avoided by strictly applying the recommendations I will review below.
In fact, the latest paleoanthropological research shows that cancer was virtually nonexistent in humans before poor diet and pollution appeared, finally proving that cancer is a man-made disease.
My aim for this article is to provide you with a broad understanding of the factors that lead to the development of this deadly disease—as we now understand them—and what you can do preventatively to avoid becoming the next victim..If you happen to be a man, please read on since it actually does apply to you as well.
Men are NOT Immune to Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is not a disease exclusive to women. For every 100 women with breast cancer, one man will develop the disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates approximately 1,700 men will develop breast cancer and 450 will die from it each year.
The average age men are diagnosed with breast cancer is 67, versus 62 for women, meaning male cancers are often caught in a more advanced stage. If you work around petrochemicals, your risk is much higher. Men who work around gasoline and combustion products have a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Males and their doctors may be diverted from an accurate diagnosis due to enlargement of the breasts or gynecomastia, a common and benign condition, plus the fact that men are generally less vigilant about checking for breast lumps.
Read more: Cancer, General Health, Health, Women's Health, cancer, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Mercola, Joseph Mercola, mercola, mercola.com, Thermography
Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola has been passionate about health and technology for most of his life. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, he treated many thousands of patients for over 20 years. In the mid 90’s he integrated his passion for natural health with modern technology via the internet and developed a website, Mercola.com to spread the word about natural ways to achieve optimal health.
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Thank you. (n, p, t)
this is so true. they slow move from the foot of the bed to right next to my face. they never give…
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+ add your ownIt surprises me that a number of prominent companies that manufacture products full of several types of oestrogen, also support Breast Cancer Research!! How hypocritical!
Avoid PARABENS in many products ie. Face creams, suntan lotion, body lotions, ,deodorants, toothpaste, hand cream etc.etc. PARABENS mimic OESTROGEN. And oestrogen can be a root cause of BREAST CANCER!!
Thanks for the article.
Hi everyone,
In June I am power walking a marathon to raise money for breast cancer. It's not just any marathon either, it is being done by night in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland.
If you feel like supporting me, please visit my page:
http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/kirsten_bergen
Thank you!
MY FRIEND HAD TO HAVE HER BREAST REMOVED. I HAVE A TEST EVERY YEAR!
good article. thanks
As is often the case, we have to educate the MD's about these things.
Monique, I read the same thing. Last time I had my mammorgram, I specifically asked about thermography and the techs said while they've heard of it, it is not available everywhere and the equipment is SO expensive, most clinics don't have it.
I've heard of thermography before being better than mamograms, or at least used alternately
Jane, I've read that before also, and it's been proven that the miniscule amount of aluminum in antiperspirants is far too small to effect anyone. I'd rather take the risk of that, than "stink" and be constantly wet under my arms. Same with X-rays and mammography. One has to balance the risks with the benefits. Light at night? Well, could be that it DOES affect melatonin, but then as we age, we NATURALLY slow the production of that, and melatonin as a supplement is an easy solution and VERY inexpensive.
I'm really getting annoyed at the contradictory health information........stay OUT of the sun.....it causes cancer......get some sun........you need the Vitamin D.
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