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Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Day 4– There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer. But there are steps you can take that might lower your risk. 1 - Get to and stay at a healthy weight - Both increased body weight and weight gain as an adult are linked with a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause. 2 - Be physically active - The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week (or a combination of these), preferably spread throughout the week. Getting to or exceeding the upper limit of 300 minutes is ideal. 3 -Avoid or limit alcohol - Alcohol increases risk of breast cancer. Even drinking small amounts of alcohol has been linked with an increase in risk. It is best not to drink alcohol at all. For women who do drink, they should have no more than 1 alcoholic drink a day. A drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (hard liquor) #ForTheLoveOfAnne #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth You can learn more here - https://lnkd.in/eRXwXKk7

This month is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, when we focus on educating on early detection, symptoms and prevention. There are around 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year, that's 21 every day (2016-2018). In females in the UK, ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer, with around 7,500 new cases every year (2016-2018). Ovarian cancer accounts for 4% of all new cancer cases in females in the UK (2016-2018). Ovarian cancer symptoms are often subtle and may include persistent bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating, urinary changes, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, back pain, menstrual changes, and painful intercourse. While these symptoms can be caused by various conditions, their persistence warrants consultation with a healthcare professional. Proactive actions are very essential to prevent Ovarian Cancer, and this involves adopting an intentional and health-conscious lifestyle like the listed below: *Regular Check-ups *Oral Contraceptives *Pregnancy and Breastfeeding *Healthy Diet *Physical Activity *Avoiding Talcum Powder *Use of ovulation Suppressors *Understanding Symptoms Staying informed about risks, symptoms, and preventive measures is very important in the fight against ovarian cancer. Also, early detection is crucial, which can be helped by consulting a healthcare professional. #ovariancancerawareness #AriseNursing

Less than half of the women surveyed by @eveappeal as part of their Get Lippy campaign would get bleeding after the menopause or between their periods immediately checked by a doctor.   Abnormal bleeding is a very literal ‘red-flag’ for three out of the five gynae cancers- womb, cervical and vaginal, which between them affect around 13,150 women and people with gynae organs each year in the UK. Like with most cancers, detecting them early can make all the difference in giving women the best possible chance of successful treatment.   Abnormal bleeding is often the first symptom to arise with these cancers, and getting it checked out can help you either get your mind put at rest and your symptoms eased, or if you do have a cancer, get started on the treatment pathway as soon as possible.   All month long @eveappeal and a host of leading names in health and beauty are Getting Lippy and loud about the five gynae cancers so that everyone knows their normal, can spot when something changes and goes to get checked straight away! You can help support the campaign by buying a supporting product which is giving 10% of sales through the month, and by following @eveappeal and sharing their lifesaving gynae health information.   Read more on their blog: https://bit.ly/3JFKYf6 #GetLippy #GetBleedinChecked #KnowYourNormal

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫? Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Knowing the basics can help with early detection and effective treatment. Here’s what you need to know: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫? Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can spread to other parts of the body, making early detection crucial. 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐞: Risk increases with age. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Family history can elevate risk. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Early menstruation or late menopause. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Alcohol consumption, obesity, and lack of physical activity. 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫 - A lump in the breast or underarm. - Changes in breast size or shape. - Nipple discharge other than breast milk. - Skin changes on the breast, such as dimpling. 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Regular screening can help detect breast cancer early. Common methods include: -𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 - 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬(𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲) 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 - Maintain a healthy weight. - Exercise regularly. - Limit alcohol consumption. - Consider breastfeeding if possible. - Discuss genetic testing if you have a family history. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 - 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 - 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 - 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 Facing breast cancer can be challenging, but support is available. Organizations like HomeClinic offer resources, and educational materials to help patients and their families navigate this journey. Awareness and education are powerful tools in the fight against breast cancer. By understanding the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, you can take proactive steps towards early detection and prevention. Remember, regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle can make a significant difference. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫. 💖 #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #StayHealthy #SupportAndHope #DigitalHealthSolutions #HealthForAll #WHO #MINSANTE --- Feel free to share this post to spread awareness! If you have any questions or need further information, drop a comment below. 💬

Breast Cancer awareness month 🎗️🎀 October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting individuals affected by breast cancer. With over 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women. The encouraging news is that early detection and prevention can significantly improve outcomes. Key Risk Factors: 1. Age – The risk of breast cancer increases as you age, with most cases diagnosed in women over 50. 2. Family History – Having close relatives with breast cancer (especially first-degree relatives) increases your risk. 3. Genetics – Mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 can raise the likelihood of breast cancer. 4. Reproductive History – Early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after age 55), or having children later in life can increase your risk. 5. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – Long-term use of HRT after menopause may raise your risk. 6. Radiation Exposure – Previous exposure to radiation treatments, particularly in the chest area, can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer. 7. Lifestyle Factors – Obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are all modifiable risk factors. Prevention Tips: 1. Maintain a Healthy Weight – Obesity, especially after menopause, is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. 2. Stay Active – Regular exercise can reduce your overall risk. 3. Limit Alcohol – The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk. Limit intake to reduce this risk. 4. Quit Smoking – Tobacco use is associated with many types of cancer, including breast cancer. 5. Eat a Balanced Diet – Focus on nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to promote overall health. The Importance of Screening: Early detection is key. Regular mammograms can identify breast cancer before symptoms appear, improving treatment options and survival rates. For women over 40, annual or biennial screenings are recommended, as they can reduce breast cancer-related mortality by up to 30%. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s spread the word about prevention, risk factors, and the life-saving importance of early detection. Together, we can save lives. #drrozhinmahdi #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Prevention #RiskFactors #Screening #Health

About 40% of women under 40 and over 70% of women above 40 experience menopause as a result of cancer treatment. Menopause after cancer presents its unique challenges. Symptom onset can be acute and there are many background medical considerations including type, grade and stage of tumour as well as comorbidities and risk of thrombosis or chances of recurrence of cancer to factor in while making long-term management decisions. Initiating discussions about possible hormone changes before treatment starts and planning for various situations as early as possible pre-or during treatment can go a long way towards optimising long-term quality of life, bone and heart health. There is little data to guide treatment decisions following many Gynaecological cancers but as research evidence increases, we are able to offer HRT, non-HRT and other novel treatments for menopause symptoms following an increasing list of different types of cancers. The key is to provide the necessary treatment and psychological support to individuals having cancer treatments at all stages in a timely fashion (currently long treatment delays/waiting lists and lack of adequate education about these issues among health professionals remain key challenges). Thank you Dani Binnington at Menopause and Cancer CIC (not-for-profit) for the opportunity to create this podcast to spread awareness about hormone treatment options following Gynaecological cancers. The information in this podcast will evolve further with time as research continues! Listen to the podcast - https://lnkd.in/dgXhpqgB For patient information and related resources - https://lnkd.in/e6ewT7eD

Why are studies like this not being brought to the forefront of common knowledge? I only happened on it as I was scrolling @kellycaspersommd feed at night and stumbled on her post, giving the details. 10,000 is a decent number, especially when the results are so dramatic. However, this needs to be a particular area that is studied far more to confirm that testosterone has such a dramatic impact, especially on breast cancer. The greatest risk to women post menopause as I’ve stated many times previously, is cardiovascular disease. Obviously, this particular study suggests that the oestrogen part of HRT is only 1 piece of the puzzle. Those of you who have been following for a while will know that not only am I an advocate for HRT, I am also pro recommending testosterone replacement therapy for women from perimenopause onwards, particularly if they’ve had surgical menopause. Not only that, I use it myself. Obviously, this needs to be done in stages after making sure both oestrogen and progesterone levels are settled and only if certain symptoms haven’t been reduced. Apparently, testosterone therapy has also been used in the past to treat breast cancer……………. @menopasuefact.notfiction#menopausefact.notfiction @kellycasoersonmd #testosteronereplacementtherapy #hrt #trt #cardiovasculardisease #breastcancer #menopause

Some breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and ovarian suppression can cause women to enter menopause prematurely. For some women, especially younger patients, these symptoms can seem exaggerated because their starting levels of hormones are higher and because their symptoms come on much more quickly as compared to naturally occurring menopause. In addition to hot flashes, the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common issue and includes symptoms such as vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Traditionally, products containing estrogen are used to treat GSM; however, these products may not be recommended for hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer patients and survivors due to concerns that estrogen could promote recurrence of disease. Click on the links below to learn more about menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients and our work at Daré to address this unique challenge. https://lnkd.in/gZSAPR9N https://lnkd.in/eW3pf9ks

🌸 World Menopause Day 2024: A Call to #Awareness on Cancer Risk After #Menopause Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life, marking the end of reproductive years. However, it also brings about changes in the body that can increase the risk for certain types of cancers. Cancers such as #breast, #ovarian, and #endometrial cancer are more common after #menopause, making it crucial for women in this phase to stay vigilant about their health. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - As we learn more about the complexities of cancer, the importance of Biomarker testing becomes more and more evident. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬-𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬. #Biomarkers help identify the right course of therapy for each individual, increasing the chances of effective outcomes, especially in post-menopausal women at risk for these cancers. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 4baseCare 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 :- At 4baseCare we are committed to advancing precision oncology through cutting-edge #genomic testing. Our 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐓 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 offers comprehensive genomic profiling, helping #clinicians personalize #cancer care based on unique genetic #mutations and biomarkers. This is especially important for post-menopausal #women, who may face a heightened risk of certain cancers. On this #WorldMenopauseDay, let’s raise #awareness, promote early detection, and work together to reduce the impact of cancer in post-menopausal women. #WorldMenopauseDay #CancerAwareness #BiomarkerTesting #PrecisionOncology #4baseCare #WomensHealth #TargetedTgerapy #CancerSurvivors #CancerCare #TARGTIndiegene #TARGTFirst

The month of October marks 2 milestones of essential awareness regarding women's health : Breast cancer month and menopause day ( 18th Oct.) Romania faces an ugly truth- breast cancer is the main oncologic disease of romanian women and the first mortality cause by cancer. The lack of national effective screening measures and the lack of education will keep us on top in negative health charts. More than than, according to the data published by the National Institute of Statistics in the report: "Country profile on cancer-2023": "The disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost due to cancer are 46% higher in Romania, compared to the EU-27 average. " When talking about life quality after the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer , breast cancer survivors face the challenge of induced early menopause or premature ovarian failure. In other words- infertility and the burden of severe hot flashes, insomnia, muscle and bone pain, brain fog and fatigue, vaginal dryness and pain, urinary incontinence and direct and serious marital relationship threat. I feel honored to be able to discuss this topic - evidence based challenges and solutions within the multidisciplinary Congress organized by Regina Maria, Reteaua de sanatate "Impreuna construim excelenta " next week in Bucharest.