Nutrition

and

Breast Cancer

Nutrition has a vital role for every person. However, the link between a healthy diet and cancer is different. Proper nutrition is one of the most potent weapons for fighting cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases.

"The world health organization estimated that over 508 000 women died in 2011 due to breast cancer (Global Health Estimates, WHO 2013). Although breast cancer is thought to be a disease of the developed world, almost 50% of breast cancer cases and 58% of deaths occur in less developed countries (GLOBOCAN 2008). "

Survival Rates 

  • North America 80% 

  • Sweden and Japan 60% 

  • Middle-income countries:

  • Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina, Faso, Central African, Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea, Bissau, Haiti, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and below 40% in low-income countries (Coleman et al., 2008). 

Risk Factors and Important Information

There are multiple factors for the development of breast cancer. The most important are:

  • Hormonal Factors and Breast Cancer: About 90% of the worldwide epidemiological evidence on the relation between the risk of breast cancer and the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (1)

  • For some women, breast cancer is not specific.

  • Family history.

  • Oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy users are at higher risk than non-users.

  • Prolonged exposure to endogenous estrogens:

Early menarche. 

Late menopause. 

Late age at first childbirth.

  • They conclude that 21% of all breast cancer deaths worldwide are attributable to alcohol use, overweight and obesity, and physical inactivity.

  • The most significant contributors are overweight, obesity, and inactivity.

  • Lifestyle: Some changes in our lives can prevent the appearance of the illness.

Recommendations

    • Don't smoke

    • Maintain a healthy weight

    • Exercise regularly( 30 minutes every day)

    • Chat about family history of any cancer

    • Plant-based diet

    • Protect from the sun

  • Protect yourself from infections

Breast Control

  • The most remarkable aspect that can help to save many lives are:

    • Early Detection and Diagnosis(5)

  • Multiple tests can contribute to preventing and detecting the disease

    1. Mammography screening

    2. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)

    3.  Breast self-examination (BSE)

Breast self-examination (BSE)

Breast self-examination (BSE)

Advance Nutritional Strategies 

  • Top Best Food

    Proper nutrition is critical. Having a variety of foods helps to fight cancer.

    I present a list and their portion size. (3)

    1. Blueberries

      • 1 cup per day

    1. Broccoli

      • 1 - 2 cups per week

      • 1 - 2 cups per day

      • 2 cups per day

    1. Edamame

      • 1.2 cups per day

    1. Fish/selfish high in PUFAs

      • 3oz per day

    1. Olive oil

      • 3 - 4 tablespoons per day

    1. Soy milk

      • 1 cup per day

  • “No matter how often you get knocked down, keep getting back up. God sees your resolve. He sees your determination. And when you do everything you can, God will step in and do what you can’t do.”   

    Joel Osteen

  • Living your Best Version does not provide Medical Advice. Text, graphics, images, and other materials are for informational purposes only. The Content does not intend to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.   

    References

  • “Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Collaborative Reanalysis of Data from 51 Epidemiological Studies of 52,705 Women with Breast Cancer and 108,411 Women without Breast Cancer. Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer.” Lancet (London, England), U.S. National Library of Medicine, 11 Oct. 1997, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10213546.

  • Dart, Hank, et al. “Commentary: Eight Ways to Prevent Cancer: a Framework for Effective Prevention Messages for the Public.” Cancer Causes & Control : CCC, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3685578/.

  • Shapira, Niva. “The Potential Contribution of Dietary Factors to Breast Cancer Prevention.” European Journal of Cancer Prevention : the Official Journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Sept. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5553235/.

  • “Breast Cancer: Prevention and Control.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 21 Jan. 2016, www.who.int/cancer/detection/breastcancer/en/index3.html.

  • Li, William W. Eat to Beat Disease: the New Science of How the Body Can Heal Itself. Grand Central Publishing, 2019.