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8 - The Elk City News October 21, 2023 st Cancer SURVIVORS Breast cancer FAQ The World Health Organization reports that roughly 2.3 mil- surrounding tissues or spread to other areas of the body. developing breast cancer. However, the organization notes that lion women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. By the Can exercise help to reduce my breast cancer risk? risk is very small because modern birth control pills contain low end ofthat year, there were neatly eight million women alive who ‘The NBCF notes that exercise strengthens the immune sys- amounts of hormones. had been diagnosed with the disease in the previous half decade. tem and women who commit to as little as three hours of physical Can breastfeeding reduce breast cancer risk? A breast cancer diagnosis inevitably leads to questions about activity per week can begin to reduce their risk for breast cancer. Breastfeeding and breast cancer are linked, though the NBCF the disease. The bulk of those questions undoubtedly are asked However, even routine exercise does not completely eliminate a notes that the role breastfeeding plays in lowering cancer risk by the millions of women who are diagnosed with breast can- woman's risk of developing breast cancer. depends on how long a woman breastfeeds. The World Cancer cer. But millions more individuals, including friends and fam- Is there a link between diet and breast cancer? Research Fund International notes that evidence indicates that ily members of recently diagnosed women, may have their own ‘The organization Susan G. Komen®, a nonprofit source of the greater number of months women continue breastfeeding, questions. Women can discuss the specifics of their diagnosis funding for the fight against breast cancer, reports that studies the greater the protection they have against breast cancer. with their physicians. In the meantime, the following are some have shown eating fruits and vegetables may be linked to a lower Is there a connection between stress and breast cancer? frequently asked questions and answers that can help anyone risk for breast cancer, while consuming alcohol is linked to an ‘The NBCF notes that researchers have found that traumatic better understand this potentially deadly disease. increased risk for the disease. In addition, the NBCF reports that events and losses can alter how the immune system functions, What is breast cancer? a high-fat diet increases breast cancer risk because fat triggers which can provide an opportunity for cancer cells to establish Cancer is a disease marked by the abnormal growth of cells estrogen production that can fuel tumor growth. themselves within a person’s body. The NBCF urges women to that invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer is a form of Is there a link between oral contraceptives and breast cancer? identify ways to keep their stress levels in check. the disease that begins in the cells of the breast. The National ‘The NBCE reports that women who have been using birth Breast cancer education can be a valuable asset as women Breast Cancer Foundation notes that the cancer can then invade control pills for more than five years are at an increased risk of seek to reduce their risk for the disease. ) , y tL ye FACT: A woman’s risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Less than 15% of women who get breast cancer have a’ FACT: About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations. CAZZD Join Tihe Fight! B Fred‘ Open Seven Days A Week * Kid Friendly Menu Available Steakhouse 2103 S. Main Street, Elk City 2107 S. Main Street, Elk City 980-225-3463 580-243-2100 @ www.fredsteakhouseok.com