This
October, which is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DreamTeamNetwork has
been posting a series of blogs on breast cancer awareness, research and news.
We’re pleased to show our support for this cause and hope you will too! We also
hope that the awareness you gain this month endures beyond the month and into
the future.
More
than 2 million breast cancer survivors are living within the United States.
This month, let’s take a moment and be inspired by the stories of women who have
survived this cancer as well as those undergoing treatment for it.
At
the same time, wouldn’t it be amazing to link this month to healthy,
cancer-free girls and women? What could we do to prevent breast cancer and make
this a reality? Research shows that cancer prevention efforts are most
effective if they begin early in life.
• From an early age on, a healthy diet
is vital. Nourishing meals full of whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits
are highly encouraged. Lean protein, like fish and chicken, are also highly
recommended, while processed meats, like bacon, should be avoided.
• Daily physical exercise is essential.
Children, in particular, should be encouraged to walk more, and spend time
after school running, riding bikes, jumping rope, and dancing.
• Research also shows that young women
should shun alcohol because it may increase their risk for breast cancer. In
fact, drinking alcohol is associated with an increased risk of not only breast
cancer, but also cancer of the mouth, throat, liver and colon.
These
simple recommendations to eat a plant-heavy diet, engage in daily physical
activity, and shy away from alcohol can help girls avoid breast cancer later in
life. Following these guidelines from early childhood through adolescence and
adulthood can also reduce cancer risk, at least a fraction more than waiting
until middle-age to begin such healthy habits.
In
the end, cancer prevention is a collaborative effort. In support of the
mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and women in our lives, we all can strive to
inspire society–parents and children, schools, the media and medical community,
government, industry, and advocacy groups–to contribute to a healthier
environment and, ultimately, a cancer-free world. Together, let’s empower our
children and ourselves with the tools we need to live stronger and healthier
lives and to prevent cancer.
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