Breast cancer?

[antonyhop]

I am going through breast cancer. My daughter is 10. Is there a test to see if she carries the gene. As far as I know, breast cancer does not run in the family. What does this mean and what are the chances of my daughter developing breast cancer?

[Ted Hutchinson]

Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk:
It's Your Choice (http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/Genetic-Testing-for-Breast-and-Ovarian-Cancer-Risk)

Breast Cancer risk factors (http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/cancerstats/types/breast/riskfactors/)

A woman with one affected first degree relative (mother or sister) has approximately double the risk of breast cancer of a woman with no family history of the disease; if two (or more) relatives are affected, her risk increases further.

However, over 85% of women who have a close relative with breast cancer will never develop the disease, and more than 85% of women with breast cancer have no family history of it. In developed countries it is estimated that hereditary factors contribute around a quarter of inter-individual differences in susceptibility to breast cancer, while environmental and lifestyle factors contribute the remaining three-quarters.


IMO educating your daughter so she is aware of the benefits of exercise, low alcohol consumption and maintaining a healthy weight (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17900416) is probably the most constructive approach you can take.

Intake of 2000 IU/day of Vitamin D(3), and, when possible, very moderate exposure to sunlight, could raise serum 25(OH)D to 52 ng/ml,(130nmol/L) a level associated with reduction by 50% in incidence of breast cancer, according to observational studies. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17368188)

There have been several studies like this
However, our results suggest that exposure earlier in life, particularly during breast development, maybe most relevant. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17372236) showing that vitamin d status while the breasts are developing (up to age 20) is particularly important. As maintaining optimal Vit d status (with Cholecalciferol Vit D3 supplements) brings with it many other benefits and NO adverse consequences there seems no reason to wait for further evidence confirming these findings. People need to know that regular SHORT (http://www.uvguide.co.uk/vitdpathway.htm)(up to 20 minutes) non-burning sun sessions were a safe effective way of maintaining vit d status that primes the skin against skin cancer (http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?type=article&article_id=218392932).

[antonyhop]

I am going through breast cancer. My daughter is 10. Is there a test to see if she carries the gene. As far as I know, breast cancer does not run in the family. What does this mean and what are the chances of my daughter developing breast cancer?

Thanks in advance.

[antonyhop]

Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk:
It's Your Choice (http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/Genetic-Testing-for-Breast-and-Ovarian-Cancer-Risk)

Breast Cancer risk factors (http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/cancerstats/types/breast/riskfactors/)

A woman with one affected first degree relative (mother or sister) has approximately double the risk of breast cancer of a woman with no family history of the disease; if two (or more) relatives are affected, her risk increases further.

However, over 85% of women who have a close relative with breast cancer will never develop the disease, and more than 85% of women with breast cancer have no family history of it. In developed countries it is estimated that hereditary factors contribute around a quarter of inter-individual differences in susceptibility to breast cancer, while environmental and lifestyle factors contribute the remaining three-quarters.


IMO educating your daughter so she is aware of the benefits of exercise, low alcohol consumption and maintaining a healthy weight (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17900416) is probably the most constructive approach you can take.

Intake of 2000 IU/day of Vitamin D(3), and, when possible, very moderate exposure to sunlight, could raise serum 25(OH)D to 52 ng/ml,(130nmol/L) a level associated with reduction by 50% in incidence of breast cancer, according to observational studies. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17368188)

There have been several studies like this
However, our results suggest that exposure earlier in life, particularly during breast development, maybe most relevant. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17372236) showing that vitamin d status while the breasts are developing (up to age 20) is particularly important. As maintaining optimal Vit d status (with Cholecalciferol Vit D3 supplements) brings with it many other benefits and NO adverse consequences there seems no reason to wait for further evidence confirming these findings. People need to know that regular SHORT (http://www.uvguide.co.uk/vitdpathway.htm)(up to 20 minutes) non-burning sun sessions were a safe effective way of maintaining vit d status that primes the skin against skin cancer (http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?type=article&article_id=218392932).

Thanks for your replies.

[antonyhop]

my grandma had cancer my mom had cancer and the doctors told me i have a 90 % chance so i have breast cancer . where mom and grandama had a different kind of cancer. said my daughters would have a 60% chance of having it.breast cancer did not run in my family either...just the cancer cells.

[Ted Hutchinson]

my grandma had cancer my mom had cancer and the doctors told me i have a 90 % chance so i have breast cancer . where mom and grandama had a different kind of cancer. said my daughters would have a 60% chance of having it.breast cancer did not run in my family either...just the cancer cells.There is a lot of money involved in breast cancer and ensuring that people are sufficiently scared to pay up for surgical or other treatments.

Vitamin D Appears to Cut Breast and Colorectal Cancer Risk (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552033) shows that ensuring your vitamin D status remains above 52ng/ml or 130nmol/L reduces incidence (compared with those with the lowest status) by 50%. Your doctors will not have told you this because it doesn't make them any money if you to tell you that regular short exposures to sunshine will cut your risk. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071018171424.htm) Sunshine is free and effective strength vitamin D3 is dirt cheap.

Similarly they will not tell you that ground flaxseed may work as well as tamoxifen (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17720953) at inhibiting tumour progression.

There are other strategies you can take to prevent breast cancer such as cutting out/down on alcohol, ensuring you are not obese and getting regular exercise. (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer-prevention/WO00091)

All the above strategies will improve your overall health irrespective of the specific impact on Breast Cancer risk factors.

[antonyhop]

How does a person specially women got breast cancer?.,my dad has a bone cancer does it run to the family. Am I going to die of cancer too?.,they said that if you sleep with ur brassiere on you might get breast cancer in the future. is it true??.

[antonyhop]

oops why no reply.

[antonyhop]

Nobody here to reply.

[vijaymohan]

The thought of having breast cancer is frightening to everyone, and especially devastating to women. But, ignoring the possibility that you may develop breast cancer or avoiding the processes to detect cancer, can be dangerous.

Although there are some women who are at higher risk, the fact is that all women are at risk for breast cancer. That is why it is so important to follow this three-step plan for preventive care. Although breast cancer cannot be prevented at the present time, early detection of problems provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment.

What is the three-step plan?

Routine care is the best way to keep you and your breasts healthy. Although detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages is the main goal of routine breast care, other benign conditions, such as fibrocystic breasts, are often discovered through routine care.
Step 1. Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

A woman should begin practicing breast self-examination by the age of 20 and continue the practice throughout her life - even during pregnancy and after menopause. BSE should be done regularly at the same time every month. Regular BSE teaches you to know how your breasts normally feel so that you can more readily detect any change. Changes may include:

* development of a lump
* a discharge other than breast milk
* swelling of the breast
* skin irritation or dimpling
* nipple abnormalities (i.e., pain, redness, scaliness, turning inward)

If you notice any of these changes, see your healthcare provider as soon as possible for evaluation.
Step 2. Clinical Examination

A breast examination by a physician or nurse trained to evaluate breast problems should be part of a woman's physical examination. The American Cancer Society recommends:

* Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every three years.

* After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.

A physical breast examination by a physician or nurse is very similar to the procedures used for breast self-examination. Women who routinely practice BSE will be prepared to ask questions and have their concerns addressed during this time.
Step 3. Mammography

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray of the breasts to find changes that may occur. It is the most common imaging technique. Mammography can detect cancer or other problems before a lump becomes large enough to be felt, as well as assist in the diagnosis of other breast problems. However, a biopsy is required to confirm the presence of cancer.

Because when to begin and how often to have mammograms is controversial, talk with your physician about a mammography schedule that is appropriate for you based on your overall health and medical history, risk factors, and personal opinion or preference.

According to the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should begin having a screening mammogram on a regular basis, every one to two years. But, the American Cancer Society recommends that by age 40, women should have a screening mammogram every year. (A diagnostic mammogram may be required when a questionable area is found during a screening mammogram.)

Both organizations suggest that women who may be at increased risk for breast cancer should talk with their physicians about whether to begin having mammograms at an earlier age.
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