90% of breast cancer cases are unexplained
It has been known for some time that women who have mothers or sisters with breast cancer are more likely to develop this themselves. In reality 10% of breast cancers are caused by BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene variants inherited from parents, leaving 90% of cases unexplained.
But scientists from the University College London (UCL) have identified a molecular ‘switch’ whose presence in blood can predict likelihood of non-inherited breast cancer. A new blood test is being developed to indicate if a woman is at higher risk of developing breast cancer. This test can give an indication almost 10 years in advance that a woman is very likely to develop the disease.
This is really good news as it will mean that women in this group can have greater control in avoiding the disease. This is where it gets interesting.
Dr Lam, from UCL, says that, “If she (the patient) does have this signature, she could then work with her doctor to explore the options available to help her take control of her own risk.
“These could include lifestyle changes, tailored breast screening, risk-reducing drugs or surgery.”
I was interested in the discussion of ‘lifestyle changes.’ Studies have shown that exercise, proper sleep patterns, low stress and changes to food and chemicals can help reduce the chances of developing cancer, breast cancer included.
Also we know that these women are those without the genetic markers, so lifestyle plays an important part in the avoidance of this and other types of cancer. When we understand that it is the 90% of women with breast cancer who have no predisposition we can conclude that lifestyle is a key player here.
Chiropractic wellness care focuses on reducing the overall load on the nervous system and body systems generally. This is what we mean by reducing physical, chemical and psychological stress.
Aug 22, 2014 at 12:03 PM
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