#breastcancerawareness #pinktober # pinkribbon #womenshealth #pinktober #breastcancermonth #breastcancernutrition #breastcancer #mindfulnesspractices #healthcheck #breastcancerprevention #breastcancerdiet #elderlyhealth #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #healthyaging #lanaslittlethings #immunesystem #mammogram
It's PINKTOBER! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Still on the rise despite the astounding technology for testing , but 5 and 10 year survival rates in a healthy state show promising results.
Early detection saves lives; it's your BEST protection!🩷
Examine your own breasts as well, as the most common cause for detection is patients who have done their own exam and found a lump- remember breast tissue starts from the armpit (axilla).
Over 30000 persons will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the USA alone- there is a high incidence here in the Caribbean as well.
Guidelines vary , but recommend
- screening early (age 30 ) if there is also a strong family history of cancer- of ANY kind
- MAINLY- ages 50-70 (71 in some countries). In the Caribbean, the suggestion is age 40-/45.
WHY go past 70?- Diseases don't read the books, and while research is scanty- speak with your doctor as you may be at a higher risk- age brings cell changes; new findings occur every year. After this age- it is taken on an individual basis.
Blood tests for cancer markers, genetic testing and plethora of technology also help with early detection.
💗Have regular health checks- whatever your age- gents too please!!
💗Maintain a healthy body- diet and exercise- to reduce your risk and manage any therapy recommended
💗MOST importantly-- a positive mindset- to heal!
TO ALL MY SISTER/FRIENDS who are survivors- stay strong!🩷🩷🩷
PS-#pinkribbon
From my heart to yours 💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information: please seek full advice from your healthcare provider)
PART 2: "Pinktober"!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 (For men and women?🤔)
#breastcancerawareness #womenshealth #pinktober #breastcancermonth #breastcancernutrition #breastcancer #mindfulness #healthcheck #breastcancerprevention #breastcancerdiet #elderlyhealth #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #healthyaging #lanaslittlethings #immunesystem #mammogram
Welcome back to part 2 , expanding the conversation on Breast Cancer- the Men vs Women debate that seems to have gone on and will go on for centuries!
"Gents, please examine your breasts".
Why Does It Matter?
💗Both sexes are born with breast tissue- yes!
💗Breasts that are made up of fatty tissue, fibrous tissue, nipples, ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipples), and lobules (milk-producing glands).
--💗During puberty, the hormones in girls’ bodies cause their breast tissue to grow. The hormones in boys’ bodies restrict the growth of their breasts, so their breast tissue stays smaller.
💗Most breast cancers in men begin in the milk ducts.
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MEN: look and feel for:
1) A lump or swelling in the breast.
2) Redness or flaky skin in the breast.
3) Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
4) Nipple discharge.
5) Pulling in (retraction) of the nipple or pain in the nipple area................................................
WOMEN: Note:
1) A change in the size, shape or contour of your breast.
2) A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea. A lump or thickening in or near your breast or in your underarm that persists through your menstrual cycle
3) A change in the look or feel of your skin of your breast or nipple. Your skin may look dimpled, puckered, scaly or inflamed. It may look red, purple or darker than other parts of your breasts.
4) A marble-like hardened area under your skin. (doesn’t move)
5) A blood-stained or clear fluid (discharge; from the nipple) ....................................
WHAT ARE common risk factors that may increase your chances of developing breast cancer?
• 👴🏽👵🏽🧓🏽Age: >/=55
• ♀️♂️Sex: Women >Men
• 👴🏽👵🏽🧓🏽 Family history: If your parents, siblings, children or other close relatives have breast cancer, your risk is higher.
• 🧬Genetics: Up to 15% of people with breast cancer develop the disease because they have inherited genetic mutations. The most common genetic mutations involve the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
• 🚬Smoking; including Tobacco use
• 🍷Alcohol: data varies, but overindulgence in general
• 🥔🛋️Obesity
• ☢️Radiation exposure: especially to your head, neck or chest
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): has been shown to increase risk................
"Know Thyself"; "Check Thyself"
💗Have regular health checks-Gents!
💗Maintain a healthy body- diet and exercise- to reduce your risk and manage any therapy recommended
💗REMEMBER: a positive mindset- to heal!
With heart always💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information: please seek full advice from your healthcare provider)
