The story of five women with breast cancer.

Five women affected by breast cancer expressed in first person "Tell me" what has meaning for them the diagnosis of this disease, their concern for their children or work as they struggle to try to beat this disease.

Medical Oncology (SEOM) and sanofi-aventis, under the auspices of the Spanish Federation of Breast Cancer (FECMA), have this book that has been coordinated by Dr. Ana Lluch, head of Hematology and Oncology Service University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Dr. Begona Vireo and Vicente Alomancy clinical psychologist, both in the same department of the hospital in Valencia.

Sine tone on tone, massage, creams and electron pairs

One of the most fragile and delicate is the breast, supported only by the skin tissue and muscle fibers: the role of physical activity and cosmetics is to enhance the tropism and the tightness of the muscles, making the skin toned and compact that in this case plays the double task of housing and support, and also improves the appearance that, let's face it, is the first of your worries right now!

Sport: the benefits of swimming. Exercise is always a great support for the breast, which has none of its muscles, exploiting those who depart and arrive from the armpits across his neck. For a more targeted action sport that helps to firm and swimming and exercising their arms because the muscles in the breast is used to stand on, or because the contact with cold water invigorates the skin. In the gym, always use a bra that contains no force, support and protect from shocks and vibrations.

A diet too high in fat is also the enemy within

The excessive consumption of foods too high in fat and refined sugars not only harms the health of the heart and arteries, but also exposes the risk of developing breast cancer. So said Daniel Terrible surgeon breast specialist at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

A high glycemic index, caused by incorrect diet, exposes to the risk of cancer. This fact is confirmed by the observation of increased incidence of breast cancer among women of Asian origin, traditionally less affected by this disease, living in the West. The latter fact by adopting western diet typically lose the protection afforded them by a way of eating less food rich in fat.

Breast cancer. A New Hope by Vitamin D

A study by the University of Toronto Candies presented at the congress of the Society 'U.S. Oncology (ASCO) show the effectiveness of vitamin D in fighting breast cancer and improving survival of patients. The researchers found it a very high likelihood of developing metastases (94%) and go to their deaths (73%) in women with breast cancer at diagnosis showed that a vitamin D deficiency.

The sample consists of 512 patients who had received diagnoses between 1989 and 1995, all were followed until 2006. Within ten years 83% of women who showed good levels of vitamin D in their blood had not developed metastases and 85% had survived. However, warn the researchers, further investigations are needed before recommending women with breast cancer with vitamin D supplementation in the diet . Indeed, despite its lack is rather common in this type of disease, the researchers, by their own admission, have not been able to establish whether this is a coincidence.

Increase in breast cancer: an Italian hit nine

The incidence of breast cancer is rapidly increasing: an Italian woman in nine is affected by this form of cancer , which now flourishes even in young women , even at 25 years. Every year there are 40 000 new cases, with 12 000 deaths.

A new breast without scarring with the TUBA (transumbilical breast augmentation)

Every year in Italy, more than 20 000 women who decide to undergo breast augmentation , surgery that increases the volume of the breast. From today a new technique called TUBA breast augmentation and is a feasible technique with only a small incision from the navel (transumbilical breast augmentation, just TUBA). During the preliminary interview, the surgeons discusses with the patient to understand what its goals, expectations, are and then demonstrates the technique.

Clearly, in the design of intervention is the major role played by the same tissue and the anatomy of the woman. And if you can match the characteristics required continuing the discussion. After these evaluations and the precise type of intervention, the patient is hospitalized for tests in Day Hospital. In particular, are performed blood tests , the ' electrocardiogram , a pelvic examination and cardiac anesthesia. Only then will start the intervention itself. Stresses Dr. Pasquale Adilardi, Director of Plastic Surgery of the Domus Salutis Legnago City:

A new breast without scarring with the TUBA (transumbilical breast augmentation)

Every year in Italy, more than 20 000 women who decide to undergo breast augmentation , surgery that increases the volume of the breast. From today a new technique called TUBA breast augmentation and is a feasible technique with only a small incision from the navel (transumbilical breast augmentation, just TUBA). During the preliminary interview, the surgeons discusses with the patient to understand what its goals, expectations, are and then demonstrates the technique.

Clearly, in the design of intervention is the major role played by the same tissue and the anatomy of the woman. And if you can match the characteristics required continuing the discussion. After these evaluations and the precise type of intervention, the patient is hospitalized for tests in Day Hospital. In particular, are performed blood tests , the ' electrocardiogram , a pelvic examination and cardiac anesthesia. Only then will start the intervention itself. Stresses Dr. Pasquale Adilardi, Director of Plastic Surgery of the Domus Salutis Legnago City:

Initiative to save the breast

With about 37 thousand new cases each year, cancer of the breast are the most common malignancy among women of all ages and the leading cause of death among women over 35 years.

The Susan G. Komen Italy is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that operates since 2000 in the fight against these tumors, promoting early detection, continuous updating of health professionals, information on women and the psychosocial support and rehabilitation to ensure the recovery of a full physical and mental wellbeing.