Breast Cancer Prevention

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer around the world. According to the WHO, 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer were reported in the year 2020. A combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors likely causes breast cancer.

In this article, Dr Susan Caldwell explains the link between low progesterone, contraceptives, infertility and breast cancer and provides prevention tips.

How Charting Your Cycles Could Help Prevent Breast Cancer

  • Writer: Dr. Susan CaldwellDr. Susan Caldwell
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During the month of October, we see an abundance of pink ribbons intended to make us more aware of the reality of breast cancer. Women are reminded to have their annual mammogram to detect cancer early so that it can be treated or even cured in the early stages. Breast cancer is very common. In fact, in America, it is the leading cause of cancer in women. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Our modern health care system focuses on the detection and treatment of breast cancer, but rarely do you hear about what women can do to prevent breast cancer. This is unfortunate because now we have much more understanding of the environmental factors that can increase a woman’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. When women understand their own individual risks, they can work to lower their risk of breast cancer long before their first mammogram at age 40.

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