New Gen of Breast Cancer Raises Cancer Risk to Women of European Descent

Women's lineage with the European nations have greater risk to be affected by breast cancer, after the researchers found a new type of cancer genes that can raise the risk of the disease, so a scientific report published on Friday (23/06/2009). The researchers said the genes were working simultaneously with the genes of breast cancer type 1, the BRCA1 breast and type 2, BRCA 2, which increase the risk of breast cancer affected up to 80%.

The research team, which came from Iceland Decodes Genetics said their findings provide evidence of the fact that close to that of women who have a number of genes that mutation from both breast cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) have a greater risk of breast cancer is contagious. Ginger new breast cancer is called BARD1, the team of scientists reported decodes the on-line journal Public Library of medical science.

Variant BARD1 work with the BRCA2 mutation showed the impact of the trend affected breast by 45% for women who only have the BRCA2 mutation genes are affected and the risk of breast cancer to 100% for women who also have variants of a new cancer genes BARD1," said the head of the research team Decodes, Karl Stefansson. And women who have BARD1 variants of the development of breast cancer tend to have tumors in both her breast, said Stefansson.

How Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Prevent Breast Cancer?

To normal women, the American Cancer Society recommends that women above 20 years old to do breast self-examination every three months, the age of 35 - 40 years to do mammogram, above 40 years old check up on doctors experts, more than 50 years old check-up breast cancer mammogram detection routinely, every year, and for women of high risk inspections to the doctor.

There is no way to prevent the absolute, but healthy lifestyles and avoid stress is a means to prevent the spread of cancer cells and extend life expectancy. Many consume vegetables and fruits, especially that contain vitamin C, also avoid cigarettes and alcohol. Some research indicates consumption of fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of breast cancer. The food from plants rich with antioxidant nutrients that prevent damage to cells that can cause cancer. Try to consume at least 5 portions of fruit or vegetables per day.