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October 11, 2018
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October 11, 2018
October 13 National breast Cancer Awareness Month and the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2018 over 2,66,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women. ACS also reports that there are 3.2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and survival rates are expected to continue to improve. Improving survival stats are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness and prevention behaviors, as well as improved treatment.
All of these statistics create a strong case for wellness related behaviors like eating right staying active and avoiding excess alcohol and tobacco.
According to National Cancer Institute (NIHX research indicates that physical activity may have beneficial effects for several aspects of cancer survivorship-specifically, weight gain, quality of life, cancer recurrence or progression and prognosis. Research has also found no harmful effects in patients with cancer from moderate exercise and, infact, it has been shown that those who exercised regularly had 40% to 50% less fatigue, the primary complaint during treatment. Engaging in regular exercise increases muscle strength, joint flexibility and general conditioning, and exercise can improve cardiovascular function and protect bones It also elevates mood, offering drug-free relief for the feelings of depression that may accompany a cancer diagnosis. Finally, exercise helps control weight-a crucial factor, as studies have shown that gaining weight during and after treatment raises the risk of a cancer recur-rence, particularly breast cancer recurrence.
In addition to living a healthy lifestyle, the cancer experts at the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional promote practicing self breast awareness and adhering to the screening recommendations. They recommend that in their 203 women should learn the benefits of breast self-examination and in their 20s and 30s women should have a breast exam by a doctor every three years. At the age of 40 women should have an annual exam by her physician and should be given the option to begin having a screening mammogram. Keep in mind that mammograms may be recommended earlier if there is a strong family history of breast cancer or other risk factors So if you haven’t already done so this year, schedule time out for yourself this October. Knowing the facts and seeing your physician annually, scheduling a mammogram, squeezing in some exercise everyday and doing your best to eat right and keep your weight in check are crucial keys to lowering your overall health risk.
For more information, please contact the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional at 985.495.4008.
