Did you know this about Breast Cancer?

                                     Did you know this about Breast Cancer?


 Please take this Quiz:
 

True/False

1.    Even one drink of alcohol a day can increase your risk for breast cancer.

2.    Mammograms can miss cancers 30% of the time.

3.    In women with dense breasts, ultrasound (USG) was more accurate and more sensitive in detecting breast cancers regardless of age groups. 

4.    If you had a recent MMG (mammogram) and it was normal and you find a breast lump, you still need to get it evaluated.

5.    Processed sugar and red meat can increase your risk for breast cancer.

6.    Fruits and vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables) can lower your risk.
 

7.    Frequent depression and negative emotional experiences were associated with the development of early onset breast cancer.

8.    The USPSTF recommends screening mammography every 2 years for women aged 40 to 74 years of age (at average risk for breast cancer).

9.    Melatonin can reduce your risk for breast cancer.

10. Beginning mammography screening at a younger age and screening more frequently may increase the risk for overdiagnosis and subsequent overtreatment.

 

All these answers are True. Check out this reel for more details. 



References:

https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/breast-cancer-screening-adults

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25241817/

https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/rg.234025083

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC4301735

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8123278/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8985652/#:~:text=Comparing%20the%20highest%20to%20the,%3B%2095%25CI%2C%201.03%E2%80%93

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › ...

CH Kroenke · 2013 · Cited by 115 — Background: Dietary fat in dairy is a source of estrogenic hormones and may be related to worse breast cancer survival.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23492346/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22877795/

 https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/five-ways-to-reduce-your-breast-cancer-risk.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5268030/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6567675/

 

 Dr. Tanya Gold, MD is board-certified in family medicine and holistic medicine and is a registered yoga teacher. She is the proud owner of Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute (aka D’Goli), and author of 7 Habits of Extremely Happy People. Audio book coming soon!  Dr. Gold has been in practice for over 20 years and is an expert in the field of natural pain relief and holistic medicine. Remember YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!

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