what are some things ppl can do today for breast cancer?what do we have today that they didnt have back then??

Answer 1

As a breast cancer survivor of 7 years, I can attest to the fact that medical advances have improved the survivor rates tremendously. Patients now have the choice of having lumpectomies vs. radical mastectomies, reconstructive surgery, better chemo and radiation therapies. Most important, the education of women to do their own BSE (Breast Self Examination) to detect changes and small lumps that are potentially cancer. Since younger and younger patients are being diagnosed, it is important to be self-educated, know your body, and eliminate risks that can increase your chances of getting this horrible disease. Awareness of family history is also important, and may cause a person to be tested for the genetic component and take prophylactic actions that will save her life. We also know that more men are contracting breast cancer, so we can act accordingly there too. Much has changed, but we still lose far too many women and men to this dread disease.

Answer 2

not counting the improved detection with mammography, the treatments have changed a lot in the last 10-15 years. Hormonal therapies such as tamoxifen have made a big impact. Herceptin, a (relatively) new chemo drug that's a monoclonal antibody against certain types of breast cancer also made a big impact. Even the older types of chemo are being refined to newer versions with fewer side effects. Like many cancers, the refinements in chemo have given gradual improvements in survival rather than sudden leaps. Even the surgeries have gotten less disfiguring, with the use of lumpectomy replacing full mastectomy for smaller tumors.

Answer 3

Mammography has improved, education and funding, surgeries and surgery alternatives, - importantly women have the knowledge that the link between hormone therapy and breast cancer is real- and are therefore rethinking this- the reconstructive surgeries are better, the support groups are bigger and more available, surviving and years surviving have increased significantly, medications are better and more widely available-- We now know how strong the genetic link for certain breast cancers is and so for those women and men predisposed they have the option to choose a masectomy prior to devoloping cancer-lifestyle changes are essential as well, keeping impurities out of your diet, no smoking !!!, alternatives to birth control pills, and regular exercise are all important

Answer 4

Hi! I think I found a website that you might find interesting to read. Luckily there are several steps toward natural prevention of breast cancer you can take to help reduce your risk of developing the deadly disease, most of them dietary (flax seed, beans, soy, whole grain foods, fruits and veggies).


Use Herbs and Vitamins For The Natural Prevention Of Breast Cancer

Use supplements such as vitamins C, E, and B-complex as well as minerals that have been proven effective in the natural prevention of breast cancer. It is particularly important to eat mineral-rich sea vegetables or take mineral supplements especially during periods of high stress. Furthermore, herbs such as green tea, red clover and turmeric are all herbs that promote breast health.

Hope this helps

Answer 5

earlt detection is the key, mammograms and other imaging tests can be the key to saving lives. proposition 15 just passed in the state of Texas, this will allocate 3 billion dollars to finding a cure

Answer 6

They have much more options in treatment than they used to have. There are also many ways of diagnosing. We know more about healthy eating and exercise also.

Answer 7

A good healthy lifestyle has been proven to prevent certain kinds of breast cancer.

We didn't know that a few years ago.

Answer 8

I just cut 10 inches off of my hair for cancer patients.
you can donate hair for wigs for chemo patients