Thursday, September 06, 2012 Rabia asks

Q: My concern is what are my chances for breast cancer?Is there any medicine to prevent the cancer?Is pregnancy increase the chances of breast cancer?

Hi! iam Rabia age 36I consulted from two doctors, FNA test of one doctor result in tumor Cells in my left breast whereas FNA test of another doctor result in Excisional biopsy of left breast only. After biopsy cum surgery it was recommended as "Ductal Hyperplasia". The MRI result was normal after biopsy but i feel pain and stiffness in my left breast. Iam not taking any medicine but iam much worried what to do when i go to doctor he recommended me not to worry. Recently my doctor has called me and told me about "Fargonia Cretica" a plant very useful for breast cancer.

iam also patient of thyroid. iam taking the only medicine el-troxine for this. my weight is 83kg

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide

9/ 6/12 4:49am

Rabia, your biopsy showed that you have some cells that are very slighly abnormal, and MIGHT someday develop into breast cancer. The chance of that happening is low; most likely, the hyperplasia will just remain the way it is. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer.

First, make sure to maintain a healthy weight; being overweight is a proven breast cancer risk. Eat a healthy, lower-fat diet. Drink no more than 1 alcoholic beverge a day; the fewer, the better. And exercise; it helps you in SO many ways, and lowering your risk of breast cancer is one of them.

Being pregnant actually lowers your risk of breast cancer, as well, as it lowers your circulating estrogen for awhile; and estrogen feeds certain types of breast cancer.

I'd agree with your doctor; please try not to worry too much about getting cancer. It's highly unlikely, and once you make all the positive lifestyle changes you can, there's nothing more you can do about it other than move forward. Best of luck - PJH

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