Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women today. It is caused due to the origin of cancer cells in the breast tissue. Unknown risk factors: 70 to 80% of women are affected worldwide. Studies show that the chances of getting breast cancer in women over 50 years of age. Risk factors include:
- genetics
- Prolonged exposure to estrogen
- Aging in women (also in men)
- Changing habits and lifestyle
- Environment
Hormonal treatments / radiation therapy used to treat any other medical complications.
Regular treatment of breast cancer includes surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal and biological therapy, such as Taxmoxifen and Herceptin. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines has identified and recognized the following types of treatment:
- Body medicine: These methods are associated with mental ability to influence body functions. These are meditation, yoga, images, visualization, music therapy and art therapy.
- Biological practice: These methods include taking nutritional supplements, herbs, green tea and vitamins.
- Whole medical systems: They include various cultural medical systems used throughout the world. To name some acupuncture (in Chinese), Ayurveda (Indian, which includes herbs, massage and yoga), Western medical systems, such as homeopathy and naturopathy.
- Manipulating and body-based practices: These include massage therapy, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.
- Energy medicine: This includes qigong and Reiki. Qigong therapy includes the surrounding energy field that fills the body. It includes qigong (energy cultivation), the ancient Chinese system of posture, exercise, breathing techniques and meditation.
Although studies / studies show that these alternative breast cancer treatments do not provide complete treatment, it is very attractive for patients with breast cancer, that it relieves stress even during illness. Patients usually tend to hide the details of alternative treatment to their doctors, who fear an unreasonable or negative reaction. To get the best form of health, you need to combine alternative breast cancer treatments with regular treatment.
