Confront Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the number two killer cancers Indonesian women after cervical cancer (cancer of the mouth or neck of the womb). Therefore this disease is necessary. Early detection of this disease will increase the likelihood of survival. Does being a woman can be immune to breast cancer? What should be done to prevent it?
 
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue of a person. When you have reached an advanced stage, breast removal is sometimes performed for patient safety. This is certainly a frightening thing for a woman.
Almost all cancers have a specific cause. For example, most cases of skin cancer caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. While lung cancer caused by smoking. But there is no definite single cause for breast cancer.
Several factors could be the cause of breast cancer. For example, genetic factors, environment, and hormones may contribute to breast cancer. Women are vulnerable to these factors may have a higher risk.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
No one knows exactly what causes breast cancer. Based on the statistical results, most breast cancer patients are women over the age of 50 years. This means that the older the person, the better the chance of developing the disease increases. Another factor that is affecting the family history. If there are families who suffer from this disease such as mother or sibling then chances will be even greater. Breast cancer can also be caused by previous cancer in other organs that spread to the breast. Or if there is a history of cancer in other organs.
Another thing that can cause cancer is a lifestyle. Often consume foods that contain chemicals or are carcinogens, alcohol, or smoking.
Prevent Breast Cancer
One of the breast cancer prevention is a healthy diet. An estimated one in three cases of breast cancer due to dietary factors. Good diet that will help maintain your immune system and this is the most powerful disease prevention. Although there has been no food that can cure cancer, eating certain foods and reducing certain other foods can be a preventive measure.
Foods rich in fiber, can help reduce levels of prolactin and estrogen, possibly by attaching themselves to these hormones and then throw it out the body. It can suppress the advanced phase of carcinogenesis (cancer formation). In addition, reducing saturated fat diet can reduce the risk. Soy beans and fermented soy products without can inhibit tumor growth.
Vegetables rich in vitamin A, such as carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, and leafy vegetables such as spinach green, kale and mustard greens, may be able to help. Vitamin A prevents the formation of cancer-causing mutations. While fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C lowers the risk of breast cancer.
Early Detection of Breast Cancer
The emergence of a lump in the breast area may indicate the possibility of a type of breast cancer. But not all lumps mean cancer because they have to be examined further for certainty in the hospital or doctor.
The key to survival is to detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread.Another indication of this disease is a lump in the armpit, breast pain, change in color or texture of the breast, nipples are interested in, the areola (the area around the nipple is brown), or on the nipple. In some cases, breast cancer detected on discharge from the nipple yellowish, greenish or purulent.
The key to survival is to detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. One cause of high mortality from this disease is caused due to lack of awareness to detect the symptoms are there. Generally after complaints to the heavy, new patients consult a doctor that often means the cancer is in an advanced stage. Therefore, when the disease has reached an advanced stage, it will be difficult to cure.
 Breast Self-Check
So that people, especially women to perform breast examinations on a regular basis, then the motion is called Realize made or Sarari which stands for "Breast Self-Check". It is recommended that the examination was performed 1 month after the period of approximately 4-7 days after menstruation.
In this examination, the thing to do is:

    Standing in front of the mirror with your shoulders straight and your hands on the waist. Notice if there are physical perubaan your breasts, such as changes in shape, size or color of the breast.
    Raise both hands up and consider again whether there are physical changes in the breast that look.
    Click the nipple and see if there is a discharge from the nipple.
    Lie down and touch the right breast with his left hand, and so on. Create a pattern of play and feel if there is a lump in the breast and other.
    When sitting or standing breast massage try to find whether there is a suspicious lump. Raba armpit to the abdomen to examine.
Be aware of the movements can be performed by a spouse to his wife. Or the husband can remind his wife to Realize examination regularly. The role of the family would be able to facilitate the detection of this disease.
 If you Hit Breast Cancer
When someone was diagnosed with breast cancer, most patients will immediately be emotionally devastated. They feel a death sentence, even though the patient may be cured even more when still in the early stages. In advanced stages, emotional and psychological impact can cause a depressed cancer patients. This can worsen the situation. For that, it needs the support of the family or friends.
Breast cancer patients should tell their family or their friends because people need the support of those closest to the emotional aftermath that happened. Is it normal if the patient does not want to tell family or friends about their illness. The reason is because they do not want to trouble or make people who heard the sad or worried. But, imagine the opposite situation, when you are not told by your family or close friends that he was suffering from cancer, would you be more sad because you do not know and may not provide the required assistance.
A friend is someone who lives closest and you can talk to find the best treatment and the impact that may be experienced. Breast cancer patients may feel inferior to the situation so as to affect the marital relationship. Preferably, it is also discussed with your husband to be understood and can provide assistance by giving a hug or other endearment.
Children are young may not understand what is going on. However, if your child is able to talk, you can tell in simple language what is meant by breast cancer and the effects that might happen to you physically as baldness due to chemotherapy or changes in the breast. It is important that children who are innocent do not get the wrong information from people who are not responsible for what can make them as  fear or hate you or feel that what you experience from their mistakes.
Not all of your friends or family are not too close to be notified if you feel uncomfortable to pass. You also do not need to respond to the comments provided by friends, family or anyone else who knows your illness. There is always a positive and negative comments. So, it is not excessive to consider that can damage your body's defenses.
To add to the spirit, you can join a group of fellow breast cancer survivors. In Indonesia, the Indonesian Cancer Foundation can accommodate these needs. In this group, they can give encouragement and confidence so that you can recover. The stories of other people might be able to make you feel your condition is better. Or stories from other sufferers to fight the disease is persistent and can obtain healing can help you gain the strength to not give up on the state.
So, still eager to fight your disease. If any family member or friend suffering from a tumor or breast cancer, you can provide the necessary support for knowing their sufferings. Such support can help cure them.