Cancer is the disease most feared by many people, especially women. Researchers recently discovered a new fact, which is about 7,000 women aged 9 to 15 from 1996 to 2007. As many as 17% of them had a mother, aunt, or grandmother who had breast problems, as quoted by the Daily Mail. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School.
The study concluded that women who have a family history of breast cancer should avoid alcoholic beverages. Women drinkers whose family has a history of the disease, high risk for breast disorder more quickly than those who did not drink. Among heavy drinkers, who had started drinking alcohol since the age of 22 years, the percentage of developmental disorders in the breast increases. Research leader, Catherine Berkley said that many young women who start drinking alcohol should know the background of their family’s health. Alcohol should be avoided indeed anyone, especially for a woman.
A woman should always perform checks on her breasts, whether breast self-examination or examined by health facilities and physicians. Keep maintain health with exercise and eat healthy foods.
