Researchers are claiming that women who suffer a series of bad luck events may be more prone to developing breast cancer.
The study also suggests that feeling happy and optimistic may reduce the risk of developing cancer. The survey involved 255 breast cancer patients and 367 healthy women aged 25 to 45.
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Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
All these were evaluated before they were diagnosed with cancer. The researchers report that suffering two or more adverse events increased the risk of developing breast cancer by 62 per cent. However women who were generally happy had 75% reduced risk of developing cancer.
"Young women who have been exposed to a number of negative life events should be considered an 'at-risk' group for breast cancer and should be treated accordingly," said study leader Dr Ronit Peled.
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Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
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Breast Self Examination
Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
