If you have a gene for liver cancer, should you have your liver removed? If you have a family history of heart disease, should you cut out your heart? Slicing off your breasts to prevent breast cancer follows the same absurd reasoning!
Of course if you no longer have breasts, you have an 80 % less chance of developing breast cancer- even this number is ridiculous- it should be 100 % unless the breast cancer develops in some other area of your body.
In addition, removing your breasts certainly does nothing to reduce your risk of developing other cancers, such as uterine, lymph, colon, lung, blood disorders or any other kind of cancer. Cancer is actually a SYSTEMIC illness, and we know a host of natural interventions, including state of mind, diet, nutrients and herbs that can vastly decrease your chances of getting cancer.
If someone finds out that they have a gene that puts them at higher risk for developing any kind of cancer, such as the BRCA 1 (breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein) , the best approach is to actively lead a life style that inhibits the activation of this gene. Cutting your body parts off is NOT the answer, and does not protect you against cancer!
Lets look at the normal function of BRCA 1 (breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein). This gene is important in the normal repair of DNA in the cell. If an individual tests positive to a BRCA 1 mutation, it means that their body may not be as efficient in terms of repairing DNA. DNA that is not repaired may begin to develop into cancer. If someone has this particular gene mutation, it means that they should take greater care to avoid substances, such as environmental toxins that break down DNA, since they may be less able to repair damaged cells. (Friedenson B ,November 2011,”A common environmental carcinogen unduly affects carriers of cancer mutations: carriers of genetic mutations in a specific protective response are more susceptible to an environmental carcinogen”. Med. Hypotheses 77 (5): 791–7. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2011.07.039. PMID 21839586.)
In addition, there is scientific evidence that specific healthy eating patterns offer high levels of protection against the development of Breast Cancer in people who have a genetic mutation in BRCA1 and BRCA 2. In one study, entitled Diet quality and BRCA-associated breast cancer risk, (Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Jul;103(3):361-9. Epub 2006 Oct 25.), the researchers concluded “dietary guidelines reflected by the DQI-R(Diet Quality Index Revised) and CHEI ( Canadian Healthy Eating Index) may constitute preventive strategies for reducing BRCA-associated BC risk.”
Also, natural substances such as resveratrol have been specifically shown to silence the expression of the genetic mutation to BRCA, and thereby inactivate the process that may lead to cancer. (Resveratrol prevents epigenetic silencing of BRCA-1 by the aromatic hydrocarbon receptor in human breast cancer cells. J Nutr. 2010 Sep;140(9):1607-14. doi: 10.3945/jn.110.123422. Epub 2010 Jul 14.)
Specific foods, such as cabbage, Brussel sprouts and Broccoli contain indole-3-carbinol, which has been shown to suppress the development of breast cancer due to BRCA 1 mutations. (Suppression of breast cancer invasion and migration by indole-3-carbinol: associated with up-regulation of BRCA1 and E-cadherin/catenin complexes. J Mol Med (Berl). 2000;78(3):155-65. PubMed PMID: 10868478.)
Therefore, due to both COMMON SENSE and science, a much more prudent and effective approach to decreasing the risk of developing cancer, whether or not a person has any specific genetic mutation, is to become more aggressive at avoiding known cancer causing agents, such as chemicals in food and the environment, and including a lot of vegetables such as cabbage in their daily diet, along with supplements known to have a protective effect- or is it better to cut off body parts and hope for the best????
Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, The Natural Nurse®, can be heard on radio daily. She is the author of several books, including ARTHRITIS, the Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide. Dr. Kamhi has been involved in natural health care for over 4 decades. She offers Natural Health Certification Courses and private consultations. www.naturalnurse.com (954) 418-2388.
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AMEN, sister! Although they haven’t yet found a gene responsible for bipolar disorder, I know that I recovered permanently from bipolar disorder by avoiding gluten, purifying my diet, using supplements, restoring my intestinal flora, treating my thyroid condition and exercise. I know it’s possible to recover naturally from most health conditions because I’ve lived it. I’ve had no manic episodes since 1985! I think celebrities are under a lot of pressure to follow Big Pharma and the AMA’s agenda. Genetic testing is a big money-maker and even more now that Angelina is in the news. Sad. Really, really sad.
Isn’t removing lymph nodes inevitably part of a mastectomy and therefore only going increase the chances of a systemic cancerous occurrence?
So glad to hear some common sense around this! I say the same thing and people think I have 2 heads. My mom and sister both had breast cancer (lifestyle) and I still think it is utterly ridiculous to remove breasts to prevent anything.
I worked in OB/GYN nursing for years and could not understand this reasoning with circumcision either. I used the same “should we remove the heart to prevent possible heart disease later in life?” examples you use.
Common sense is powerful.