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.
Women and Cancer
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.
Advertisement
Researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel questioned the women regarding their life experiences like levels of happiness, optimism, anxiety and depression.
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.
Source: Medindia
RAS/V
"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.
Source: Medindia
RAS/V
Breast Self Examination - Animation
Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Latest Cancer News
The study findings validate metal-enhanced photo-oxidation for future metal-based anticancer drugs.
Mutations in 11 genes are linked to aggressive forms of prostate cancer, which may present novel therapeutic and therapy options.
Improved oral health, as indicated by the count of natural teeth and dental appointments preceding the diagnosis, correlated with enhanced head and neck cancer survival rates.
The presence of painless swelling in the lymph nodes could potentially indicate lymphatic cancer, say experts.
Women tested at high risk for breast cancer using non-clinical genetic tests overlooking family history may decide to undergo unnecessary breast surgery.
