Hormone Therapy

In other cases, it is related to an individual’s genes. The increased familial prevalence of breast cancer may be indicative of a gene that is passed down through generations. Two genes that researcher have linked to increased risk are the BRCA1 and CHEK2 genes (Breast Cancer). These genes are typically passed downed from parent to child and in cases that cancer does develop it is referred to as inherited cancer (Breast Cancer). Hormones have been show to play a large role in the risk and development of cancer. The use of hormone therapy has the potential to increase a person’s cancer risk level. Hormone therapy in women can include receiving doses of estrogen and progesterone. In the past many individuals used hormone therapy to reduce the …show more content…
Areas that have high levels of chemical waste experience higher cancer prevalence rates, this includes areas near a waste dump, power plant etc. Areas in low socioeconomic neighborhoods can experience poor nutrition and health, A recent survey conducted in four regions of the United States showed that there were three times as many bars in poor neighborhoods, fewer parks and fewer supermarkets compared to high socioeconomic neighborhoods (Epstein, H., 2003). These types of environments can lead to increased stress which can cause a person to become more susceptible to illness or worsen preexisting health issues. Environment can play more than a direct role in increased risk, it can influence behaviors that negatively impact a persons health and risk. (Epstein, H., …show more content…
This information can empower individuals to be more proactive about their health and to make better decisions in regard to their wellness. Information is a key aspect in dealing with any illness, especially cancer. Cancer is responsible for taking many lives but with medical advancements and the spread if information, cancer death rates have seen a decline. There are ways of preventing and or detecting cancer. Having yearly physicals to assess a person’s health can be simple way to change a risk into a preventative step. Without regular checkups a person can increase their risk of developing an illness. Health care physicians are trained to assess and investigate issues of concern. During a physical examine a doctor can check the breast for lumps and if necessary run more test. This allows them to rule out cancer or catch it early. In additions to yearly physicals women are encouraged to schedule a yearly mammogram. A mammogram is basically an x-ray of the breast, designed to detect cancer, especially in the early stages. Self-examines can be a crucial asset in early detection. Self-examines allow women to become familiar with their bodies and detect unusual changes such as lumps. It is important to note that not all lumps are cancerous. Non-cancerous lumps are known as benign tumors. Knowledge is one of the most important tools in maintaining health and disease prevention. The more people know about the risks certain life style