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The journal Nature Cell Biology has published a study by the University of Tsukuba, Japan which is claimed to have discovered an enzyme capable of preventing breast cancer metastasis.

The gene regulator SRC-3 present in the enzyme CHIP can prevent cancer from spreading breast to other organs. Thus, this catalyst stops the spread of cancer and prevents other areas are affected

The test consisted of Tsukuba University in the administration of this enzyme in mice and the results were that his presence would stop the spread of cancer and its absence is encouraged.

As we know the mortality caused by breast cancer spread is mainly because the rest of the body without control. But this discovery could be facing a new beginning in the treatment of this disease.

Every year a million detect new cases of women with breast cancer and 400 000 die in the same time due to this evil.

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a report stating that one in three breast cancer cases would be over diagnosed. Overdiagnosed refers to the fact that the anomalies presented never provoke discomfort, symptoms and much less death.

In this regard, we note that it may be giving women unnecessary treatments that do not need and could be wasting efforts that would be better spent on real cases that need urgent treatment .

Every year a million cases detected breast cancer in the world. This is the most common cancer in women and that each year kills 400 000 patients.

Urges early detection of this disease and therefore it is recommended that women be tested and periodically. Especially in the passing of 50 years. Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Several countries have implemented programs for older women to be tested to discard every so often. It is also recommended to doctors not to order biopsies alone with mammogram results. It is better to be sure it is really necessary.

Breast cancer is a major cause of mortality in women worldwide, as it can affect anyone regardless of social or health status, and that if cancer cells are found within the body and depends on the power coming into action and produce this terrible disease.

But in addition to that, now a study shows that using antiperspirant deodorants can cause further development of breast cancer as well as these contain chemicals that would more easily develop the dreaded disease causing cancer cells.

Scientists have been detected in the presence of aluminum deodorants, resulting in ninety percent of cases the dreaded breast cancer, since this chemical is toxic and high affects the body and is conducive to the emergence of cells cancer, which is certainly a clever way to warn the population of the dreaded evil , as not only women get breast cancer, but also men, but in lesser cases.

Doctors recommend a healthy diet and exercise added to non-use of these products, and to lead a quiet life and not be startled by this dreaded disease .

Breast cancer is one of the biggest killers in the world, especially in women who mistakenly believe that this disease is inherited and transmitted from generation to generation, not knowing that cancer cells are found in the same organism each person and a poor diet combined with environmental factors can cause activation and the appearance of the dreaded and painful illness.

The main thing is to always be vigilant if we have any discomfort in the area, which can also occur in men, although to a lesser extent, have a balanced diet and sports that make the body produce antibodies to fight cancer cells if necessary, also doctors advise to make a monthly check to see if there is a risk or whether or not activation of cancer cells.

Many women may believe that breast cancer gives the elderly, which is not true, as can occur both early and advanced age, in this type of disease that can make the difference between life and death is an appropriate caution and a constant check, which can certainly save a life.

Breast cancer is a disease that affects women worldwide, is actually the leading cause of cancer in women. Anyway mortality from this cancer has been significantly lower thanks to earlier detection of disease.

It is estimated that breast cancer has a cure rate of 97% if detected at early stages. Because mammography can detect the presence of some abnormality of malignancy with much anticipation, which greatly improves the prognosis of the disease.

On the contrary this can circumstantially low cure rate when the tumor is detected early in these cases the cure rate drops to 60%. There are also more likely to have to perform more radical treatment (resection of the entire breast) when the disease is detected at later stages.

This is why it is so much emphasis on prevention, with a simple mammography plus breast exam every one to two years depending on the age we can save a big headache. Also important is education to teach women to self-examination regularly, and in front of onset of any abnormality in the breast (in both the skin and in the nipple or the appearance of a tumor) immediately consult.

Among the main reasons why women do not go to the controls are: fear, shame, misinformation and just “letting be.”

Breast cancer is a disease that affects women worldwide, is in fact the leading cause of cancer in women. Anyway, the mortality from this type of cancer has been significantly lower due to early detection of disease.

It is estimated that breast cancer has a cure rate of 97% if detected at early stages. Thanks to mammography can detect the presence of an abnormality of malignant character well in advance, which greatly improves the prognosis of the disease.

By contrast the low cure rate can circumstantially when the tumor is detected early in these cases the cure rate drops to 60%. There are also more likely to have to perform more radical treatment (resection of the entire breast) when the disease is detected in more advanced stages.

That’s why this insistence on prevention, with a simple mammography plus breast exam every year or every two years depending on the age we can save a big headache. It is also important to educate, teach women to self examined regularly, and in front of any abnormal appearance of the breast (in the skin, as in the nipple or the appearance of a tumor) check immediately.

Among the main reasons why women do not attend controls are: fear, shame, misinformation and just “letting be.”

A study finds that women with dense breasts, but lobular involution have a higher risk of this cancer.

Women with dense breasts, but not lobular involution (a change in breast tissue related to age) are at increased risk of breast cancer, according to a recent study found that publishes the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

The study included 2,666 women 18 to 85, who had benign breast disease and who were followed for a mean of 13.3 years. During this period, 172 (6.5%) women developed breast cancer.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, found that breast density and lobular involution were independent risk factors for breast cancer. “Our findings also reveal that having a combination of dense breasts without lobular involution was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer who have dense breasts or no fat and a complete involution, ” they said. “The lobular involution is a physiological atrophy of the breast epithelium and is known to increase with advancing age, “he explained.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. An estimated 211,000 women contract the disease each year. While you can not prevent breast cancer, which can significantly reduce risk and improve your overall health, making lifestyle changes following.

Slim Down. Being overweight puts you at greater risk of developing breast cancer, especially if you have gone through menopause or have had the disease. Fat cells produce estrogen extra extra, and exposure to additional estrogen increases your risk.
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We explained in Immortals and perfect (p34) that in recent years there has been a controversy around a patent by Myriad Genetics. American company is patented in its day two human genes associated with breast cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2), which in practice means that only they can make their genetic tests to detect susceptibility to cancer.

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