The Prevention and Cure of Breast Cancer

Among many different cancers, a cancer which is very common in females is breast cancer. A variety of associated risk factors of this cancer include exposure to chemicals through cosmetics, drinking alcohol and light exposure at night.

The study illustrates that a cause of the destruction of DNA cells is attributed to drinking alcoholic beverages which eventually enhances the risk of women getting infected from breast cancer. The exposure to light at night time can also lead to breast cancer, whereas another risk aspect is associated with the chemicals (Phthalates and Parabens) that are found in numerous beauty care products.

The scholars believe that this risk is associated with the regulation of the melatonin levels present in the body. Melatonin is a hormone which helps in controlling the body`s sleep cycle. The production of this hormone is at peak at night time and is lowered during daytime. As a result of which women working during night time are more prone to have their melatonin level reduced due to external light and they are at greater risk of developing breast cancer.

There are a number of precautionary measures that can help in the prevention of breast cancer such as avoiding becoming over-weight, avoiding hormone replacement therapies, performing routine activities on a regular basis and eating diets rich in fruits and vegetables.