The challenges of life can certainly bring about extreme changes. Unfortunately there are some illnesses and diseases that cause many women to need mastectomy surgery. This can be a quite devastating event. A woman's bust is a very important component of her overall appearance and self esteem. And when the effects of cancer or other problems arise, life altering procedures have to be undergone. Luckily there are breast reconstruction procedures available to women who would like to have their bodies restored and back to normal. Every woman deserves to feel confident in her own body. The results of surgery can be pleasant and satisfying with the right professionals.
Each year women suffer from cancer that causes for them to lose their breasts. This particular part of the body is a very important part of a woman's body image. Without having them, many ladies feel like less than a woman. They may even feel unattractive and undesirable as well. But there is no longer any need for women to feel this way after necessary surgery that removes all or parts of their bust line. Breast reconstruction can be the perfect solution. Doctors who have been in practice for many years are skilled to do the job that will improve a woman's appearance as well as her self esteem. This will improve her overall health and quality of life.
Those who survive cancer and its negative effects are very lucky and fortunate. But the difficult effects that it has on the body can last much longer than expected. There are different procedures available to women. They all basically involve the figure to be rebuilt using tissue from other areas of the body. The procedures that each woman has can depend on her size and also on the location of strong vessels. Top notch doctors explain the precise procedure to each patient and will work hard to ensure quality results. Besides, these doctors are not only rebuilding a body, but rebuilding happiness and self esteem as well. All it takes is an appointment to discuss which route is the best to take in this matter. The proper examination can begin the journey to a restored and beautiful body.
Patients who undergo breast reconstruction are given only the best treatment. Professionals are very understanding of the situation of wanting a restored body, particularly following a mastectomy. Doctors will be patient and listen carefully to the needs and desires of each woman. Patients can definitely trust their bodies to the doctors who will perform these tasks. They are the most caring towards the needs of all. With the best possible work done on these women, doctors will work hard so that recovery time will be short and the patient can be on her way to living a healthy and happy life once again. All women deserve to look and feel their best, and especially after undergoing the devastating affects that cancer might bring. These quality services are readily available and affordable so that everyone has a chance at proper restoration.
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Monday, 17 September 2012
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
A mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts, and is usually carried out in order to remove multiple tumours from the breast tissue. There are several different versions of the mastectomy, and the surgeon will decide how much tissue needs to be removed according to the extent of the tumours. It can also be carried out if you have a strong family history of the disease and are therefore having the operation for prophylactic reasons (i.e. to prevent you from developing the disease at all).
After you have undergone the operation, you will be required to stay in hospital for a minimum of several days. Once the anaesthetic and its effects have completely worn off, you will be encouraged to eat and drink, though you may also need an IV to keep you sufficiently hydrated at first. You may also find that a catheter has been inserted while you were under the effects of the anaesthetic to drain your bladder. Once you are able to get up and move around, this can be removed.
Before you go home, you will be given advice about what you are able to do, such as moving around, gentle exercise, and some suggestions for your diet. You will also be able to speak to your surgeon, who can answer any questions you have had so far. Depending on the type of stitches that were used, you may need to have these removed between one and two weeks after your surgery, though dissolvable stitches are now more common. A follow-up appointment will also be made.
When you are at home, it is important to be aware that you will become tired more easily than before the surgery, so make sure you get enough rest and that you eat properly. Activities such as driving should not be attempted until you feel that you can perform an emergency stop without it causing discomfort, which could be several weeks. Follow your surgeon's advice about this and returning to work.
If you continue to experience pain, you can take over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol. Ask for advice from your GP or pharmacist if these do not provide sufficient pain relief, and they will be able to suggest or prescribe alternatives.
It is important to keep the wound clean in order to prevent infections developing. Infections will mean that it takes longer to heal and will leave a more noticeable scar. If your pain is increasing, your temperature rises or your wound starts to look red and inflamed, contact your GP, breast care nurse or your surgeon immediately.
There are a number of support groups for women who have undergone mastectomy operations, so if you want to talk to others who have experienced the same procedure as you, feel free to get in touch. Your breast care nurse should be able to give you the details of a support group in your area.
After you have undergone the operation, you will be required to stay in hospital for a minimum of several days. Once the anaesthetic and its effects have completely worn off, you will be encouraged to eat and drink, though you may also need an IV to keep you sufficiently hydrated at first. You may also find that a catheter has been inserted while you were under the effects of the anaesthetic to drain your bladder. Once you are able to get up and move around, this can be removed.
Before you go home, you will be given advice about what you are able to do, such as moving around, gentle exercise, and some suggestions for your diet. You will also be able to speak to your surgeon, who can answer any questions you have had so far. Depending on the type of stitches that were used, you may need to have these removed between one and two weeks after your surgery, though dissolvable stitches are now more common. A follow-up appointment will also be made.
When you are at home, it is important to be aware that you will become tired more easily than before the surgery, so make sure you get enough rest and that you eat properly. Activities such as driving should not be attempted until you feel that you can perform an emergency stop without it causing discomfort, which could be several weeks. Follow your surgeon's advice about this and returning to work.
If you continue to experience pain, you can take over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol. Ask for advice from your GP or pharmacist if these do not provide sufficient pain relief, and they will be able to suggest or prescribe alternatives.
It is important to keep the wound clean in order to prevent infections developing. Infections will mean that it takes longer to heal and will leave a more noticeable scar. If your pain is increasing, your temperature rises or your wound starts to look red and inflamed, contact your GP, breast care nurse or your surgeon immediately.
There are a number of support groups for women who have undergone mastectomy operations, so if you want to talk to others who have experienced the same procedure as you, feel free to get in touch. Your breast care nurse should be able to give you the details of a support group in your area.
Can Digital Thermal Imaging Detect Breast Cancer?
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) has the potential to be a helpful tool in the detection of cancerous tissue in the human body. Advocates suggest that it could be used in addition to mammography (using x-ray images) because it does not emit radiation and can spot problem areas long before an x-ray image can reveal cancerous activity.
Let's be clear; it is not possible to diagnose cancer with thermal imaging, x-ray mammography or an ultrasound scan. Each imaging method is used as a means of detection, though DITI does not have the support of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for this clinical application. Only a surgically invasive biopsy can currently provide an accurate diagnosis. Self-examination, along with mammography, are the officially accepted methods of detection.
Cancerous activity in the body changes the metabolic activity in that area, since tumours use angiogenesis to feed themselves with blood. Vascular activity becomes abnormal and heat is created. It is possible to interpret hot-spots in a thermal image as what appears to be increased vascular activity in a subject breast and this may indicate abnormal activity. However, I would speculate that the NHS seems to think that thermography is inaccurate because there are lots of other harmless conditions that can appear as an "abnormal" result on the thermograph.
Opposition to thermal imaging in cancer detection has been based (not exclusively) on the insensitivity of images to thermal differences. Cancerous areas are warmer, but they need to be significantly warmer for infrared cameras to indicate usable information. One method, used by Angott Medical Products, suggests that cooling the body prior to examination will give a better, more readable, result. They suggest that the abnormal metabolic activity in the cancerous area does not cool as quickly as the surrounding body tissue, so it should be more evident on the thermal image.
Advocates of DITI for breast cancer detection are keen to suggest that it can depict potential cancers long before x-ray images because x-rays can only show larger - and therefore more advanced - cancerous fibroids. This is only valid if we are totally sure that thermal images are clearly pinpointing cancerous activity. Cancer Active, "Britain´s Number 1 holistic cancer information charity", make strong claims for the unique characteristics of DITI as an additional breast cancer detection tool, especially for younger women where higher breast tissue density makes both x-ray and ultrasound less useful as predictive tools.
At least two cases suggest that official bodies are more than circumspect when it comes to claims made by commercial interests. Recently the Advertising Standards Authority upheld a claim against The Homeopathic Clinic who had claimed, perhaps misleadingly, that thermography could detect the early signs of breast cancer in women under fifty. In the USA, a similar case was brought against Meditherm, Inc by the FDA.
No official US or UK source currently backs DITI as a breast cancer detection tool, anyone who suspects they have breast cancer is best relying on the advice of their doctor. Private firms operating DITI detection procedures may have trained clinicians who can decipher thermal images but there is no official quality control applied to their analysis and advice.
Thermal imaging is being used successfully as a clinical tool by veterinary surgeons, particularly in the detection of animal injury. It is also entering the world of sports medicine. At the moment the growth areas for thermal imaging are still in areas such as fire-fighting, and electrical and building safety inspection.
Let's be clear; it is not possible to diagnose cancer with thermal imaging, x-ray mammography or an ultrasound scan. Each imaging method is used as a means of detection, though DITI does not have the support of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for this clinical application. Only a surgically invasive biopsy can currently provide an accurate diagnosis. Self-examination, along with mammography, are the officially accepted methods of detection.
Cancerous activity in the body changes the metabolic activity in that area, since tumours use angiogenesis to feed themselves with blood. Vascular activity becomes abnormal and heat is created. It is possible to interpret hot-spots in a thermal image as what appears to be increased vascular activity in a subject breast and this may indicate abnormal activity. However, I would speculate that the NHS seems to think that thermography is inaccurate because there are lots of other harmless conditions that can appear as an "abnormal" result on the thermograph.
Opposition to thermal imaging in cancer detection has been based (not exclusively) on the insensitivity of images to thermal differences. Cancerous areas are warmer, but they need to be significantly warmer for infrared cameras to indicate usable information. One method, used by Angott Medical Products, suggests that cooling the body prior to examination will give a better, more readable, result. They suggest that the abnormal metabolic activity in the cancerous area does not cool as quickly as the surrounding body tissue, so it should be more evident on the thermal image.
Advocates of DITI for breast cancer detection are keen to suggest that it can depict potential cancers long before x-ray images because x-rays can only show larger - and therefore more advanced - cancerous fibroids. This is only valid if we are totally sure that thermal images are clearly pinpointing cancerous activity. Cancer Active, "Britain´s Number 1 holistic cancer information charity", make strong claims for the unique characteristics of DITI as an additional breast cancer detection tool, especially for younger women where higher breast tissue density makes both x-ray and ultrasound less useful as predictive tools.
At least two cases suggest that official bodies are more than circumspect when it comes to claims made by commercial interests. Recently the Advertising Standards Authority upheld a claim against The Homeopathic Clinic who had claimed, perhaps misleadingly, that thermography could detect the early signs of breast cancer in women under fifty. In the USA, a similar case was brought against Meditherm, Inc by the FDA.
No official US or UK source currently backs DITI as a breast cancer detection tool, anyone who suspects they have breast cancer is best relying on the advice of their doctor. Private firms operating DITI detection procedures may have trained clinicians who can decipher thermal images but there is no official quality control applied to their analysis and advice.
Thermal imaging is being used successfully as a clinical tool by veterinary surgeons, particularly in the detection of animal injury. It is also entering the world of sports medicine. At the moment the growth areas for thermal imaging are still in areas such as fire-fighting, and electrical and building safety inspection.
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Lower Breast Cancer Risk By Avoiding Alcohol
If you want to lower breast cancer risk avoiding alcohol may be key, as even a little alcohol might be enough to get you in trouble. While experts have warned of the many health dangers of too much drinking, a new review reveals that just a single alcoholic drink each day can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer by almost 5%. Heavier intakes (3+ drinks/day) can bring the increase in risk to a dangerous 50% according to the team of researchers from France, Italy and Germany.
Warnings about alcohol consumption and cancer of the breast were first brought to light during the early 1980s, and have gained ground ever since. Alcohol is believed to raise estrogen levels, and there are earlier studies that have found alcohol linked strongly to estrogen receptor positive cancers that need the hormone in order to keep growing.
For the current review the team examined past research and selected 113 earlier studies that examined light drinking and cancer risk. They were able to attribute 2% of breast cancers in both North America and Europe to light drinking; almost 50,000 of these cancers the world over to drinking heavily. The findings do seem to echo the advice of physicians, to live a healthy lifestyle and minimize your intake of alcohol.
A healthy woman, who is at average risk for breast cancer, should not drink in excess of one alcoholic beverage a day. If you're at a higher risk due of a family history for example, you should avoid daily consumption of alcohol and perhaps only drink on special occasions, if at all.
While a family history of this disease increases your risk, remember that most women who get breast cancer do NOT have a family history of the disease.
The link between even moderate alcohol intake and a slightly higher risk of breast cancer was reported previously. The new findings update this thinking, and because they made use of both newer and older studies, are able to give a better estimate of the risk of drinking alcohol every day.
But, moderate alcohol intake is also believed to be good for the heart. So how do women choose?
Look to guidelines that suggest if you don't drink alcohol, don't start for health benefits. If you do drink, keep your intake to a maximum of one drink daily, though if you are at risk of cancer you might be smart to avoid alcohol altogether.
Experts believe that if you are at risk, a single change like this won't have much impact. You'll need to be doing other things - exercising and eating healthy - as well to truly lower breast cancer risk. In the U.S., estimates suggest that one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in her life. The risk from light alcohol intake is then added onto that starting point. The good news is that drinking alcohol is totally within your control -so you can do something about your breast cancer risk if you need to.
Warnings about alcohol consumption and cancer of the breast were first brought to light during the early 1980s, and have gained ground ever since. Alcohol is believed to raise estrogen levels, and there are earlier studies that have found alcohol linked strongly to estrogen receptor positive cancers that need the hormone in order to keep growing.
For the current review the team examined past research and selected 113 earlier studies that examined light drinking and cancer risk. They were able to attribute 2% of breast cancers in both North America and Europe to light drinking; almost 50,000 of these cancers the world over to drinking heavily. The findings do seem to echo the advice of physicians, to live a healthy lifestyle and minimize your intake of alcohol.
A healthy woman, who is at average risk for breast cancer, should not drink in excess of one alcoholic beverage a day. If you're at a higher risk due of a family history for example, you should avoid daily consumption of alcohol and perhaps only drink on special occasions, if at all.
While a family history of this disease increases your risk, remember that most women who get breast cancer do NOT have a family history of the disease.
The link between even moderate alcohol intake and a slightly higher risk of breast cancer was reported previously. The new findings update this thinking, and because they made use of both newer and older studies, are able to give a better estimate of the risk of drinking alcohol every day.
But, moderate alcohol intake is also believed to be good for the heart. So how do women choose?
Look to guidelines that suggest if you don't drink alcohol, don't start for health benefits. If you do drink, keep your intake to a maximum of one drink daily, though if you are at risk of cancer you might be smart to avoid alcohol altogether.
Experts believe that if you are at risk, a single change like this won't have much impact. You'll need to be doing other things - exercising and eating healthy - as well to truly lower breast cancer risk. In the U.S., estimates suggest that one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in her life. The risk from light alcohol intake is then added onto that starting point. The good news is that drinking alcohol is totally within your control -so you can do something about your breast cancer risk if you need to.
Essential Oils That Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Did you know that some essential oils have the ability to identify improperly written DNA, while others can destroy that DNA, and still others re-program the DNA correctly? Some oils can actually do all three themselves. Being able to do just one, two or all three is quite astounding, isn't it? Besides these incredible properties they can also pass through the blood-brain barrier because even those essential oils with the largest molecules still have molecules that are many times smaller than necessary to pass through that barrier.
Do you see why I believe some of the best things God has given mankind are essential oils? When the wise men brought baby Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh they were, in essence, providing Jesus' parents with a pharmacy. Frankincense is immuno-stimulating and antitumoral while myrrh is antiviral, antiparasitic, an analgesic and also antitumoral. These oils could protect baby Jesus from the plagues and illnesses of that day and then, when they were gone - Mary and Joseph could purchase more with the gold. If you ask me, these are pretty great baby gifts for any time in history!
Are there oils that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and many other cancers? That answer is not black and white because, as I have said in other articles, everyone is unique and acts and reacts differently. However, generally speaking there are essential oils that help keep immune systems strong and others that suppress tumors - so, the answer is, in many cases, "yes"!
I believe most of you are aware that everyone has cancer cells within their bodies. The problem doesn't lie in that fact. It is when those cells are allowed to multiply because a person's immune system has been compromised, weakened and therefore functioning poorly that tumors form.
In addition to eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of pure water and exercising on a regular basis, the following oils can strengthen immunity and repair DNA in the cells.
Cistus (Cistus ladanifer) enhances immunity and immune cell regeneration.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) stimulates the hypothalamus and pituitary to amplify immunity.
Oregano (Origanum compactum) is one of the most powerful antimicrobial essential oils. It helps fight off viruses, bacteria, fungal infections, and parasites allowing our bodies to concentrate on staying healthy.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) amplifies immunity and DNA repair in addition to being antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is one of the most powerful antioxidants of all essential oils and prevents cellular DNA damage. It is very important in cancer prevention to protect against cell oxidation. Additionally, it is antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal.
There are many more essential oils that have these same qualities, but this gives you an idea of some of the most powerful. These oils are packed with a huge wallop in every drop so you don't need to use them in large quantities. They last well in hot climates as long as they are not exposed to light and you keep them bottled tightly to keep them from evaporating.
Anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis might want to consider adding Frankincense or myrrh to their traditional treatment since they contain antitumoral properties. Frankincense is somewhat easier to work with because it is has less resin than myrrh. Of course, one should always check with their doctor first before adding any essential oils or starting any alternative treatment. This is because the oils could react negatively with other treatments and/or medications or they could nullify the benefits of traditional medicine.
To provide the greatest protection one should use only the highest grade essential oils available. For me that means Young Living oils. They have a great track record and have pretty much set the standard for all other essential oils. As with any high quality product, these small bottles of oils are not cheap. But, remember - they do go a long way. Young Living has combined many of the oils that stimulate the immune system into a blended oil called ImmuPower. You can check it, and the company, out at http://www.youngliving.com.
My prayer is that some day we will wipe out cancer; but until that day, essential oils offer great protection against cancer and can offer help and hope for those who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Much of the information on the list of oils came from "Essential Oils Desk Reference, fifth edition". It is compiled and published by Life Science Publishing. You can purchase the book online through several vendors, including Amazon.
Do you see why I believe some of the best things God has given mankind are essential oils? When the wise men brought baby Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh they were, in essence, providing Jesus' parents with a pharmacy. Frankincense is immuno-stimulating and antitumoral while myrrh is antiviral, antiparasitic, an analgesic and also antitumoral. These oils could protect baby Jesus from the plagues and illnesses of that day and then, when they were gone - Mary and Joseph could purchase more with the gold. If you ask me, these are pretty great baby gifts for any time in history!
Are there oils that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and many other cancers? That answer is not black and white because, as I have said in other articles, everyone is unique and acts and reacts differently. However, generally speaking there are essential oils that help keep immune systems strong and others that suppress tumors - so, the answer is, in many cases, "yes"!
I believe most of you are aware that everyone has cancer cells within their bodies. The problem doesn't lie in that fact. It is when those cells are allowed to multiply because a person's immune system has been compromised, weakened and therefore functioning poorly that tumors form.
In addition to eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of pure water and exercising on a regular basis, the following oils can strengthen immunity and repair DNA in the cells.
Cistus (Cistus ladanifer) enhances immunity and immune cell regeneration.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) stimulates the hypothalamus and pituitary to amplify immunity.
Oregano (Origanum compactum) is one of the most powerful antimicrobial essential oils. It helps fight off viruses, bacteria, fungal infections, and parasites allowing our bodies to concentrate on staying healthy.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) amplifies immunity and DNA repair in addition to being antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is one of the most powerful antioxidants of all essential oils and prevents cellular DNA damage. It is very important in cancer prevention to protect against cell oxidation. Additionally, it is antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal.
There are many more essential oils that have these same qualities, but this gives you an idea of some of the most powerful. These oils are packed with a huge wallop in every drop so you don't need to use them in large quantities. They last well in hot climates as long as they are not exposed to light and you keep them bottled tightly to keep them from evaporating.
Anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis might want to consider adding Frankincense or myrrh to their traditional treatment since they contain antitumoral properties. Frankincense is somewhat easier to work with because it is has less resin than myrrh. Of course, one should always check with their doctor first before adding any essential oils or starting any alternative treatment. This is because the oils could react negatively with other treatments and/or medications or they could nullify the benefits of traditional medicine.
To provide the greatest protection one should use only the highest grade essential oils available. For me that means Young Living oils. They have a great track record and have pretty much set the standard for all other essential oils. As with any high quality product, these small bottles of oils are not cheap. But, remember - they do go a long way. Young Living has combined many of the oils that stimulate the immune system into a blended oil called ImmuPower. You can check it, and the company, out at http://www.youngliving.com.
My prayer is that some day we will wipe out cancer; but until that day, essential oils offer great protection against cancer and can offer help and hope for those who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Much of the information on the list of oils came from "Essential Oils Desk Reference, fifth edition". It is compiled and published by Life Science Publishing. You can purchase the book online through several vendors, including Amazon.
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
How Indoor Tanning Helps Prevent Breast Cancer
Indoor tanning is safer than the sun helping to prevent breast cancer by up to 75% because of the Vitamin D benefits in the UV rays from tanning beds and booths.
Only a moderate amount of UV rays is needed to achieve a healthy body along with a beautiful tan. Vitamin D is needed to survive and the human body doesn't manufacture enough of it.
With our body starving for Vitamin D, the cells start to die causing all types of cancers with breast cancer ranking number one as the most deadly killer of cancers.
The food is depleted of this much-needed vitamin, therefore you can take supplements, soak up 30 minutes in the sun or go to a tanning salon where you can get a five-minute spray tan or use the tanning bed for 10 to 15 minutes.
UV rays are good for you in moderation because of the Vitamin D and you're getting a tan at the same time. The problem with the sun it emits not only UVA rays but also UVB rays.
A small amount of UVB rays is emitted damaging our DNA. Sun tanning is risky because the UV rays are not consistent all the time, whereas indoor tanning is consistent so you get the same amount of UV rays.
Sun tanning during mid-day is most dangerous because it's the hottest part of the day emitting more powerful UV rays causing heat strokes, cancer, premature aging and eye damage.
It's a myth that indoor tanning is risky, if instructions are followed properly. It takes just a small amount of UV rays to get a tan from the fluorescent UV bulbs in the tanning beds and booths.
With proper guidance, wearing tanning goggles to protect the eyes is totally safe and gives you a natural tan with your needed source of Vitamin D in just a few minutes.
More women die from breast cancer than any other form of cancer known. Most are deficient in vitamins which help keep us alive. Vitamin D along with other nutrients, destroys the bad cells that cause breast cancer.
The bad cells are stronger than the good cells attacking the immune system killing off the good cells. The sun gives you the Vitamin D you need, but the sun also causes burns among other illnesses and diseases if you stay in it too long.
Tanning beds and booths emit a small amount of UV rays supplying you with plenty of Vitamin D while making your skin healthy and beautiful all at the same time helping to prevent breast cancer.
Only a moderate amount of UV rays is needed to achieve a healthy body along with a beautiful tan. Vitamin D is needed to survive and the human body doesn't manufacture enough of it.
With our body starving for Vitamin D, the cells start to die causing all types of cancers with breast cancer ranking number one as the most deadly killer of cancers.
The food is depleted of this much-needed vitamin, therefore you can take supplements, soak up 30 minutes in the sun or go to a tanning salon where you can get a five-minute spray tan or use the tanning bed for 10 to 15 minutes.
UV rays are good for you in moderation because of the Vitamin D and you're getting a tan at the same time. The problem with the sun it emits not only UVA rays but also UVB rays.
A small amount of UVB rays is emitted damaging our DNA. Sun tanning is risky because the UV rays are not consistent all the time, whereas indoor tanning is consistent so you get the same amount of UV rays.
Sun tanning during mid-day is most dangerous because it's the hottest part of the day emitting more powerful UV rays causing heat strokes, cancer, premature aging and eye damage.
It's a myth that indoor tanning is risky, if instructions are followed properly. It takes just a small amount of UV rays to get a tan from the fluorescent UV bulbs in the tanning beds and booths.
With proper guidance, wearing tanning goggles to protect the eyes is totally safe and gives you a natural tan with your needed source of Vitamin D in just a few minutes.
More women die from breast cancer than any other form of cancer known. Most are deficient in vitamins which help keep us alive. Vitamin D along with other nutrients, destroys the bad cells that cause breast cancer.
The bad cells are stronger than the good cells attacking the immune system killing off the good cells. The sun gives you the Vitamin D you need, but the sun also causes burns among other illnesses and diseases if you stay in it too long.
Tanning beds and booths emit a small amount of UV rays supplying you with plenty of Vitamin D while making your skin healthy and beautiful all at the same time helping to prevent breast cancer.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Surgery for Breast Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, then it is likely that your surgeon will recommend a mastectomy operation. There are several variations of the mastectomy procedure, and the most suitable for you will depend on your situation and the extent of the tumours in your breasts.
If the tumour in your breast is small, then you may undergo a lumpectomy procedure. This is a common, safe procedure and involves removal of the lump and some of the healthy tissue surrounding it, to be sure that all of the tumour cells have been removed.
If the tumour is large or there are several within the breast, then a mastectomy is the more appropriate procedure. This is surgical removal of the entire breast. A simple, or total, mastectomy is when all of the breast tissue is removed. The words "simple" and "total" are interchangeable, and you may find your surgeon using either one of them when discussing the procedure with you. You may need to undergo chemotherapy or hormone treatment before the operation to try and shrink the size of the tumours, making surgery easier to perform. You may be offered a reconstruction at the same time as the removal operation; this is becoming standard medical practice as it helps to reduce the trauma experienced by patients who have had either one or both breasts removed. You do not need to take up this option, but it is something you may wish to consider.
If the cancer is thought to have spread further than the breast tissue, then you may need to undergo a radical mastectomy, which also involves the removal of the underlying chest wall muscle. This is highly unusual and will only be done if the tumours have spread into this area of muscle.
Whichever type of mastectomy you undergo, your surgeon may also take the opportunity to biopsy the lymph nodes in your armpit. This is done through the same incision as the mastectomy, so will not result in any additional scar tissue.
Surgery to remove the breasts can often be traumatic, whether you are having the procedure to remove cancer or because you have a strong family history of the disease and want to prevent it from occurring. This is why immediate reconstruction is now offered whenever possible, and it is recommended that you discuss this with your surgeon and breast care nurse, who will be able to give you all of the relevant information. There are also a number of support groups for women who have undergone, or are about to have, the procedure, and it can sometimes be helpful to make contact with these. The members will be able to talk to you about their own experiences, which can be worthwhile if you are at all concerned. Speak to your breast care nurse, who will be able to give you the contact details for your local group.
If the tumour in your breast is small, then you may undergo a lumpectomy procedure. This is a common, safe procedure and involves removal of the lump and some of the healthy tissue surrounding it, to be sure that all of the tumour cells have been removed.
If the tumour is large or there are several within the breast, then a mastectomy is the more appropriate procedure. This is surgical removal of the entire breast. A simple, or total, mastectomy is when all of the breast tissue is removed. The words "simple" and "total" are interchangeable, and you may find your surgeon using either one of them when discussing the procedure with you. You may need to undergo chemotherapy or hormone treatment before the operation to try and shrink the size of the tumours, making surgery easier to perform. You may be offered a reconstruction at the same time as the removal operation; this is becoming standard medical practice as it helps to reduce the trauma experienced by patients who have had either one or both breasts removed. You do not need to take up this option, but it is something you may wish to consider.
If the cancer is thought to have spread further than the breast tissue, then you may need to undergo a radical mastectomy, which also involves the removal of the underlying chest wall muscle. This is highly unusual and will only be done if the tumours have spread into this area of muscle.
Whichever type of mastectomy you undergo, your surgeon may also take the opportunity to biopsy the lymph nodes in your armpit. This is done through the same incision as the mastectomy, so will not result in any additional scar tissue.
Surgery to remove the breasts can often be traumatic, whether you are having the procedure to remove cancer or because you have a strong family history of the disease and want to prevent it from occurring. This is why immediate reconstruction is now offered whenever possible, and it is recommended that you discuss this with your surgeon and breast care nurse, who will be able to give you all of the relevant information. There are also a number of support groups for women who have undergone, or are about to have, the procedure, and it can sometimes be helpful to make contact with these. The members will be able to talk to you about their own experiences, which can be worthwhile if you are at all concerned. Speak to your breast care nurse, who will be able to give you the contact details for your local group.
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