Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a kind of tumour that threatens a woman’s life. But in order to understand the full meaning of the term cancer, we must explore the uses of the word tumour.

A tumour is an abnormal enlargement of some part of the body. It is a mass of tissue composed of unusual cells that have multiplied more than they should; that are not part of the body’s normal design, and that serve no useful purpose.

The breast is the most common site of cancer in women. It is very common for some women to find swellings in the breast which could start as a small lump in one breast usually without pains initially, but later the swellings could progress with enlargements, unbearable pains and pepperish sensations.

Breast cancer is devastating in nature because it tends to spread early in the course of the disease, to distant parts of the body. When the cancer is detected early, before colonies of cancer cells have migrated to other parts of the body, the natural intervention is quite successful.

The use of chemicals (chemotherapy) has not proven helpful in the primary treatment of cancer of the breast proper; thus necessitating surgical removal of the breast and possibly some of the tissues in the chest wall and the armpit, in the conventional medical practice.

In some cases, there could be resurgence of the cancer in the second breast, in which case, the patient may need to undergo another surgical operation like the first one, to get the other breast removed. There could be attacks on some internal organs like the heart, lung, kidneys, bones, etc., and very commonly, such patients suffer severe lower back pains, general weakness, giddiness, pepperish sensations and swellings (oedema) all over the body. In extreme cases, the affected breasts may develop gangrenous open sores, which discharge fluids and pus with offensive odours.

Prevention and Control: Women are becoming aware of the possible tragic outcome of a “lump in the breast”. By reporting this finding at once to her physician, a woman can receive the benefits of early treatment. Not all lumps in the breast are cancerous. So, it is necessary to differentiate between a benign tumour (which is relatively harmless) and a malignant one (which is deadly).

A lump in the breast may develop quite quickly. So, it is strongly advised that women conduct self examination regularly. In making this self examination, she should lie on her back and use the flat surface of the palm and fingers (not their tips) as she carefully and systematically presses various parts of each breast against the muscle and ribs which lie beneath.

In an older woman, past the menopause, any discharge from the nipple, especially if bloody in nature, is a serious omen and should be reported promptly. It may be the first indication of a cancer beginning.

The holistic natural remedy being suggested for Breast Cancer is a combination of natural extracts of herbs such as Ekebergia senegalensis, Lycopersicum esculentum, Olax subscorpioidea and Vernonia amygdalina.

Professor Dayo Oyekole is the Chief Consultant of Mosebolatan Holistic Lifecare Centre. For further information and consultation, call him on: 0803-330-3897 and 0807-646-4610; e-Mail: kolemetric@yahoo.com; website: www.holisticlifecare.com.