Tuesday 24 November 2015

Know a Little About Breast Cancer


Isn't that statement is shocking? 
I mean if you have 8 roommates, one of you will have the chance to develop breast cancer. I am here to give you guys a little facts about breast cancer. 



I know some of you might be shy to tell to your general practitioner about this or even to share this information among your friends or family but remember girls/boys, if you put all this shyness aside, you might get yourself another 20 years life span (just an example)

This is not one of my major in the field that I am studying but I am here just to let you girls be more aware and not to be reluctant about this topic. Early detection is one of the best chances for survival.


Let us start first on 'How to Detect Breast Cancer by Self Examine'



Age 20 years and above:

1.  Do self-examine every month, a week after your period start. 
2. If you are pregnant (mengandung) /still in postpartum (berdarah nifas)/
menopause (putus haid), do it on early month.
3. Please seek for your General Practitioner if there is anything weird



Age 50 and above:
1. Undergo mamogram annually 

*p.s: Remind our love ones. If you are reading this mama, go and get a mamogram. Love you hehe.
So, constantly remind them to always have her medical check-up.

"Why can't girls below 50 get mamagram?"
This is due to the amount of glandular tissue are in a large amount. So, this may be hard for the image of the tumour to be detected. 

"What should I do to avoid being diagnosed with breast cancer?"
1. Have an optimum weight. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and make sure that they are not beyond normal.

2. Eat food with less fat.
3. Eat your greens which is vegetable for Vitamin E 
4. Avoid alcohol
5. Have babies not later than 30++ years old
6. Breast Feeding
7. Eat contraceptive pills
8. Take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

"What is the treatment for Breast Cancer?"
Since this is not my major subject, I would advise for you girls/guys to check the link that I will put down below.

"Is there anything that you want us to avoid where we are in the treatment phase?"

1. GINSENG
Ginseng consist high amount of estrogen. This hormone will help to enlarge the tumour more.

2. SPIRULINA
Spirulina is extracted from the water, thus it may contain algae which could lead to contamination. This will increase the protein and can lead to kidney disturbance.

3.SABAH SNAKE GRASS (Belalai Gajah)
It could lead to liver damage or toxicity

All of this information has been taken from a 'Breast Cancer Talk" by Profesor Ms Norlia Abdullah. I am so sorry if there is anything that is less in here. If there is anything to correct, feel free to put it in the comments. After all, I am a student too :)
She told us if any of you guys wanted for her to give a talk to any school or company or universities, please do contact her.

She is a Profesor Surgeri & Pakar Runding Bedah Kanan
Unit Bedah Rekonstruksi Payudara
Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 

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