Definition of breast cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry

milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare. Estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer in the United States in 2010: New cases: 207,090 (female); 1,970 (male) Deaths: 39,840 (female); 390 (male)

It is estimated that there will be a total of 12, 262 new breast cancer cases in 2010 with 4,371 deaths. Latest data reveals that three out of every 100 Filipinas are likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime and that one out of every 100 are likely to die from the disease before age 75 (Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates 2010). In Asia, the Philippines is among the countries with the highest age standardized incidence rate for breast cancer. Survival rate for breast cancer in the Philippines is below 40% compared to the high survival rates of 80-98% already achieved in developed countries. Breast cancer cases are projected to increase in the Philippines in the coming years with factors such as smoking, unhealthy lifestyles and decreasing fertility. In 2010, breast cancer became the most common cancer in the country with 16 percent of a total of 50,000 cases resulting in death. The disease has also become the leading cause of cancer for Filipino women. Doctors advise women about constant self-breast examination to detect abnormal growth in the breasts so that the cancer can be treated during its early stages. Meanwhile, the Philippine Cancer Society has pledged to provide more free mammography services, fine needle aspiration biopsy, and education campaigns to help more Filipinas in combating the disease.

Breast Cancer Now the Most Common Cancer in the Philippines: Top 10 Reasons Why 1. Poor blood circulation, restricted blood circulation in the breast area due to wearing of brassieres, bras. Bras are a root cause of poor circulation. Human women were not meant to wear bras. Filipinas in the recent decades were brainwashed to wear bras. Camisons went out of fashion. Nipple phobia has gripped the population. Push up bras became popular to give the illusion that the Filipina has larger breasts. Ignorance abounds with the superstition of bra wearing, multitudes of women wear these breast traps 24 hours a day, yes, even during sleeping hours. 2. Childlessness. If you look at the fertility rates, there has been a drastic steep decline in child bearing. From a high of 7 children per woman in the 1960s, down to 1.7 children per woman today in Metro Manila. So it is a use it or lose it scenario. Breasts are un-sucked, un-suckled, un-used. Plus the bad circulation above. Child bearing means a time when less bra use. Means there is a time when there are two pancreas working together to clean the blood. Contraceptive chemicals. The idiotic notion that chemicalizing your body daily to be a sex toy is actually good for your health. Daily birth control pills, chemicalized iuds, hormonal patches, injectible contraceptives, etc. All forms of gadgets to neuter women. Is neutering women healthy? Of course not. 3. Toxic food. From organic, grass fed, ocean wild food to factory farmed food. The most common food these days are factory farmed bangus, factory farmed tilapia, factory farmed hito, factory farmed chicken, factory farmed pigs all fed with GMO feeds. Plus pesticide laden white rice + aluminum rice cookers. Plus pesticide laden vegetables. Plus fake factory made condiments like factory made chemical vinegar, and factory colored and merely pressed soy sauce. Plus commercial condiments like factory ketchup, factory mayonnaise, factory margarine, factory vegetable cooking oils for frying. Toxic daily processed dairy. Plus the noon time show advertising of MSG and chemical sache mixes has been totally effective as daily seasoning instead of making it from scratch. Chemical drinks of colored liquids instead of plain old water. This is today s Filipino staple food. Dirty and toxic to the core. Inflammation promoting foods are the most popular: potatoes in french fries, tomatoes in everything, eggplants, bell peppers, seeds of all kinds, especially mongo seeds and all the wrong fats (margarine, mayonnaise, cooking oil) that cause umpteen inflammations. Wheat, wheat, wheat is in everything everywhere! 4. Tooth decay. What do you expect from carbohydrate crazy Filipinos? Sugar, rice, corn, wheat, potatoes, puto, pasta, spaghetti, noodles, etc. And they actually believe the food pyramid of crazy carbs. Mercury fillings were prevalent in the older people afflicted today. Mercury being the most toxic metal on earth. Lots of tooth decay

means lots of root canal work where root canals leave dead teeth latched on to jaw bones. With dead material there and bacterial colonization in jaw bone pockets due to such, root canals are another root cause of cancer. 5. Chemical overdosing with personal care products. Daily bombardment of chemical shampoo, chemical soap, chemical perfumes, chemical deodorants, chemical make-ups, chemical lotions, chemical sun-block, chemical laundry, chemical dish wash, etc. 6. Chemicalizing and poisoning of home and work environment with chemical fragrances, pesticides, germicides, anti-bacterial everything, etc. 7. Daily symptom suppression over the counter drugs that suppress natural detoxification like cold suppressants, cough suppressants, fever suppressants, pain suppressants, etc, ad nauseated. 8. Even for those who can afford it. The usual organized mafia cancer treatment does not work because their very education about cancer and human health is upside down. Why would you seek treatment from people who say they have NO CURE FOR CANCER? Would you bring your BMW to a shop that says WE DON T FIX BMWs? These ignorant slobs don t even know the basics of detox and nutrition. They are just as sick as the rest of the population. 9. The mass tri-media has to bow down to advertisers of said products and the organized cancer treatment mafia, because they are brainwashed themselves, they are sick themselves, and must toe the mafia line or lose advertising revenue. 10. More women work nowadays. in fact women form the majority of the work force because they are preferred by the employing entities. Work hazards such as upside down sleeping times are now prevalent. Do you think that is healthy? They don t get any sunshine. Their method of keeping alert is chemicalizing themselves with caffeine and sugar. And their after work entertainment is drowning in alcoholic beverages? Even knowledgeable department of health officials will dare not make official statements as deranged as mine because the entire Philippine economy depends on the status quo. What I see is that the very urban economic model and system of money is what victimizes our population by weeding out un-profitable healthy items whatever they may be including the very foundation of education was re-written by those with commercial interests. It is not necessarily 1 single conspiracy, but a multitude of conspiracies, a beehive of economic and commercial conspiracies because everyone has to make money off of everyone. While the good guys, the real healers who cure cancers everyday are sidelined and called crack pots. Well me and my family will be laughing our way to disease free old age and definitely breast cancer free old age.

Dr. Ann's 10-Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer

1. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25) throughout your life. Weight gain in midlife, independent of BMI, has been shown to significantly increase breast cancer risk. Additionally, and elevated BMI has been conclusively shown to increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. 2. Minimize or avoid alcohol. Alcohol use is the most well established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. The Harvard Nurses' Health study, along with several others, has shown consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20-25 percent. 3. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Eat seven or more servings daily. The superstars for breast cancer protection include all cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower) ; dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach) ; carrots and tomatoes. The superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries. Note: it is best to eat cruciferous vegetables raw or lightly cooked, as some of the phytochemicals believed to offer protection against breast cancer are destroyed by heat. 4. Exercise regularly the rest of your life. Many studies have shown that regular exercise provides powerful protection against breast cancer. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic activity (brisk walking) five or more days a week. Consistency and duration, not intensity, are key! 5. Do your fats right! The type of fat in your diet can affect your breast cancer risk. Minimize consumption of omega-6 fats (sunflower, safflower, corn and cottonseed oils), saturated fats and trans fats. Maximize your intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and herring). Consume monounsaturated oils (canola, olive oil, nuts/seeds, avocados) as your primary fat source, as these foods have

potential anticancer properties. Specifically, canola oil is a good source of omega-3 fats; extra virgin olive oil is a potent source of antioxidant polyphenols, including squalene; and nuts and seeds provide you with the cancer protective mineral, selenium. 6. Do your carbs right! Minimize consumption of the high glycemic index, "Great White Hazards" - white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar and products containing them. These foods trigger hormonal changes that promote cellular growth in breast tissue. Replace these "wrong" carbs with whole grains and beans/legumes. Beans/legumes because of their high fiber and lignan content are especially special. 7. Consume whole food soy products regularly, such as tofu, tempeh, edamame, roasted soy nuts, soy milk and miso. Only consume organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) soy. Epidemiologic studies have shown a positive association between soy consumption and reduced breast cancer risk. 8. Minimize exposure to pharmacologic estrogens and xeno-estrogens. Do not take prescription estrogens unless medically indicated. Lifetime exposure to estrogen plays a fundamental role in the development of breast cancer. Also avoid estrogen-like compounds found in environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and industrial chemicals. Buy organic produce if you can afford it; otherwise, thoroughly wash all non-organic produce. Minimize exposure to residual hormones found in non-organic dairy products, meat and poultry. 9. Take your supplements daily. A multivitamin, 500-1,000 mg of vitamin C in divided doses, 200-400 IUs of vitamin E as mixed tocopherols, and pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Also take 200 mcg of the mineral selenium or eat one to two Brazil nuts as an alternative. If you have a chronic medical condition or take prescription drugs, consult your physician first. 10. Maintain a positive mental outlook. Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night). The mind-body associations with breast cancer are significant.

Breast Cancer Symptoms Generally, early breast cancer does not cause pain. Even so, a woman should see her health care provider about breast pain or any other breast cancer symptoms that do not go away. Common signs & symptoms of breast cancer include: y A change in how the breast or nipple feels You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. y A change in how the breast or nipple looks This could mean a change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward. In addition, the skin of the breast, areola or nipple may appear scaly, red or swollen or may have ridges or pitting that resembles the skin of an orange. y Nipple discharge BREAST CANCER MYTHS The Myth Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. The Truth If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it is very important that you see a physician immediately. However, 8 out of 10 breast lumps are benign, or not cancerous. Sometimes women stay away from medical care because they fear what they might find. Take charge of your health by performing routine breast self-exams, establishing ongoing communication with your doctor, and scheduling regular mammograms.

The Myth Men do not get breast cancer. The Truth Quite the contrary. Each year it is estimated that approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die. While this percentage is still small, men should also give themselves regular breast self-exams and note any changes to their physicians. The Myth A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread. The Truth A mammogram, or X-ray of the breast, is one of the best tools available for the early detection of breast cancer. It CANNOT cause cancer to spread, nor can the pressure put on the breast from the mammogram. Do not let tales of other people's experiences keep you from having a mammogram. Base your decision on your physician's recommendation and be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. The Myth Having a family history of breast cancer means you will get it. The Truth While women who have a family history of breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most women who have breast cancer have no family history. If you have a mother, daughter, sister, or grandmother who had breast cancer, you should have a mammogram five years before the age of their diagnosis, or starting at age 35. The Myth Breast cancer is contagious. The Truth You cannot catch breast cancer or transfer it to someone else's body. Breast cancer is the result of uncontrolled cell growth in your own body.However, you can protect yourself by being aware of the risk factors and following an early detection plan. The Myth Knowing you have changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene can help you prevent breast cancer. The Truth While alterations in these genes in men and women can predispose an individual to an increased risk of breast cancer, only 5% to 10% of patients actually have this mutation. This is not an absolute correlation. Like your age or having a family history of breast cancer, it's a factor you just can't control. But you can let your physician know, perform regular breast self-exams, and focus on the fact your chances of not having this disease are greater than 90%. The Myth Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer. The Truth Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer.