Advanced Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Stop feeling helpless – you still have options!
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Worldwide, it is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide. 
Breast cancer can also occur in men, however it is less common.
The first sign of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the surrounding breast tissue. According to the Merck Manual, more that 80% of breast cancer cases are discovered by the presence of a lump. The first sign often detected by physicians is an abnormal mammogram. Lumps in the lymph nodes in the armpits can also indicate breast cancer.
If spotted in the early stages, there are viable treatment options for breast cancer available. Typically surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are recommended. There are many alternative medical options as well.
At Sunridge Medical, our highly-trained physicians are experts in providing an integrated approach to the treatment of breast cancer. Our treatment plans are individualized, even for patients with the same type of cancer, and involve both traditional and alternative medicines. We have integrated advanced, research-based alternative medicines with conventional therapies into a comprehensive, individualized treatment program that offers patients optimal success.
Our physicians have found that symptoms can frequently be improved and even reversed with our natural breast cancer treatments. We take a holistic approach to patient care and strive to not only treat the cancer, but also alleviate symptoms, increase quality of life and most importantly, address the underlying cause of the disease.
Even if standard treatments have reached their limits, patients with breast cancer still have treatment options.
Types of Breast Cancer:
There are several types of breast cancer and also several stages of breast cancer. Tumors can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant. It is especially important that an individualized treatment program based upon the breast cancer type is made and followed as each type of breast cancer responds differently to certain treatments.
1) Ductal carcinoma in situ- this is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Sometimes difficult to detect, these cancer cells are produced in the milk ducts but have not spread to the breast tissue.
2) Inflammatory breast cancer – diffuse inflammation and enlargement of the breast.
3) invasive ductal carcinoma – most common type of invasive breast cancer and accounts for approximately 75% of all breast cancer. Cancerous cells are found in both the milk ducts and in the breast tissue. Invasive ductal carcinoma can metastasize to other parts of the body if not treated. Typical areas of spread are the bone, lungs, liver and brain.
4) Invasive lobular carcinoma – accounts for approximately 12% of all breast cancers. These cancer cells originate in the lobes of the breast and can spread to other areas of the breast and may metastasize to other areas of the body.
Stages of Breast Cancer:
1) Stage 0 (Carcinoma in Situ)-This can include Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS). If diagnosed with LCIS, this means that there are abnormal cells in the lobular lining. This is usually non-invasive. Even if located in only one breast, there is increased risk for cancer to occur in both breast. If diagnosed with DCIS (intraductal carcinoma), this means that there are abnormal cells in the ductal lining; the cells have not moved to the breast tissue. This cancer can become invasive, however, if not treated.
2) Stage I – tumor is no larger than 3/4 inch (2cm) accross. This is considered an early-stage, invasive cancer even though cancer cells have not metastasized.
3) Stage II – tumor is typically 3/4 to 2 inches (2-5 cm) across. During this stage, it is possible that the cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the breast.
4) Stage III – considered locally advanced cancer which means that cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
5) Stage IV – cancer has spread (metastasized) to other areas of the body.
How to perform a breast exam on yourself:
It is advised that you perform a breast exam on yourself once a month to check for any changes that may have occurred in your breasts. Some changes may occur naturally due to age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, use of birth control pills or other hormones. If you see any unusual changes contact your physician.
Common Symptoms associated with Breast Cancer:
- Sometimes discovered as a lump, but not always
- Pain can be present even without a mass
- Thickening of breast tissue
- Enlargement of lymph nodes
- Breast enlargement
- Redness of the skin over your breast
- Flattening of the skin on your breast
- Indentation or retraction of your nipple
- Clear or bloody discharge from your nipple
Risk factors associated with Breast Cancer:
- Risk increases with age
- Increased risk associated with high fat or high alcohol intake
- Increased risk if history of cancer in one breast
- Women with early periods, late menopause and late first pregnancy are at increased risk
- Women who have had exposure to radiation at an early age
- Chemical exposure (arsenic, aflatoxin, benzene, chloroform, DDT, PCB’s and formaldehyde amongst others)
- Presence of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes account for 3% of breast cancers
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