Professor Zoe Winters PhD(Oxon) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Ed) FCS(SA) SFHEA’s Post

Honoured to have given a talk at the opening of the Oxford Precision Prevention Centre, where I challenged the conventional wisdom around hormonal prevention and treatment of breast cancer. After 130 years, are we going the wrong way? Most breast cancer treatment has been based on the observation from 130 years ago, where a young woman responded to ovarian removal for advanced breast cancer. However, resistance to anti-estrogen therapy is the greatest cause of death from breast cancer. Is estrogen getting a bad name for the wrong reason? This recent publication suggests that estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy could actually reduce the risk of getting breast cancer! https://lnkd.in/ghuetDYv #breastcancerprevention #hormonaltherapy #estrogentherapy

Dr Sam Orange is helping to improve women’s access to diet and physical activity support after their breast cancer treatment. Leading a healthy lifestyle after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can help with long-lasting low mood or tiredness. And it could lower the risk of breast cancer coming back. But, there’s little support available to help women with this. So, Sam’s creating a referral pathway so that healthcare professionals can refer women to community support services. If this project is successful, the researchers will carry out a larger study to measure if this programme leads to a better quality of life for women living with and beyond breast cancer. And it may also help to reduce their risk of a second breast cancer diagnosis. https://brnw.ch/21wFLWt

Though often seen as a disease primarily affecting women, breast cancer does not spare men. Male breast cancer is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, but its impact is significant. Because awareness is lower, diagnosis often occurs at later stages, making education and awareness crucial. Remember, Male breast cancer is rare but real. Men, just like women, need to pay attention to changes in their breast tissue and seek prompt medical evaluation for any abnormalities. Awareness saves lives, and no one is immune to breast cancer. For more information, call/WhatsApp us at: (+91) 99526 17171. . . . #MaleBreastCancer #breastcancer #earlydetectionsaveslife #Gangahospital #ConsultAtGangaHospital #GangaBreastCareCentre #BreastCancerHospitalOfCoimbatore #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerinmale #EducateYourSelfAboutMaleBreastCancer #EducateYourselfAboutBreastCancer #knowthesignsofbreastcancer #knowtherisksofbreastcancer #RareButReal

Our Cancer Prevention Series continues for the month of February! In a study by the American Cancer Society, excess body weight was found to be the second most impactful risk factor for cancer cases and deaths. Being overweight accounted for 60.3% of uterine cancers, 33.9% of liver cancers, 11.3% of breast cancers in women, and 5.2% of colorectal cancers. It isn’t limited to just these types of cancers, either. Overall, the ACS estimates that excess body weight is responsible for about 11% of cancers in women and about 5% of cancers in men in the United States, as well as about 7% of all cancer deaths. #cancerpreventionmonth #preventcancer #cancer #stayhealthy #healthandwellness

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. To know more log on to https://lnkd.in/gXS7hhP8 Current estimates indicate that every year approximately 1.25 lakhs women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer primarily affects women between the age groups of 45-59 years. Cervical cancer can be prevented if it is detected on time. Let's take a pledge to screen for cervical cancer and support towards making India cancer free. #BDIndia #cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness #cervicalcancerprevention #cancer #cancerresearch References : 1) https://lnkd.in/gA5hwHPY 2) https://lnkd.in/grcECq2b 3) https://lnkd.in/grZANV_R Disclaimer: The information provided herein is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information etc., contained in or available through this literature is for general information purposes only. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition, please consult your physician/doctor. Becton Dickinson India Private Limited and or its affiliates, its employees are not liable for any damages/claims to any person in any manner whatsoever. (80245)

April is Alcohol Awareness Month so let's talk facts! Alcohol is causally linked to breast cancer (and at least 6 different other cancers) yet 70-80% of the population doesn't know about this relationship. Let's change that! Check out this overview about the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer risk plus what the risk is and how you can reduce it. #alcoholfacts #breastcancerrisk #sobercoach https://lnkd.in/esM38vDV

In the US, 530 men faced the harsh fate of losing their battle with breast cancer in 2023, while over 2800 were confronted with the diagnosis. Although we lack extensive Australian statistics, the lifetime risk of Australian men succumbing to breast cancer is 1 in 2,897, resulting in approximately 36 lives lost each year. 📌 Most male breast cancers aren't hereditary. 📌 Detection often occurs after the age of 50. 📌 The Australian male breast cancer lifetime risk: 1 in 2,897. 📌 The five-year survival rate for men trails behind women by around 5%. Blokes, you need to self check too so we can change these odds. #MaleBreastCancer #FightForChange #AwarenessMatters #BreastCancerAwareness

Happy Father's Day! As part of the global movement to educate, inspire and connect on breast health-today we want to make sure all MEN are aware of breast cancer risks and symptoms! MEN CAN AND DO GET BREAST CANCER Yes, breast cancer overwhelmingly affects women, but men also have breast tissue and are at risk of developing breast cancer. In the United States, less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. In 2023, an estimated 2,800 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is estimated that 530 men will die from this disease in the United States in 2023. About one in 833 men will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. #menshealth #breasthealth #men #men #cancerawareness https://lnkd.in/e8XkFVr9

It’s #LungCancerAwarenessMonth ➡ Did you know lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women, causing more deaths than prostate, breast, and colon cancers combined? Do you want to know what’s even more surprising? Although smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, only about 6% of eligible patients are routinely screened, which is dramatically lower than rates for breast cancer screening (80%) and colorectal cancer screening (70%). We care about your health. If you … Have a 20-pack-per-year or more smoking history, and Smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years, and Are between 50 and 80 years old. Please ask your primary doctor about lung cancer screening today. Sources: American Association for Cancer Research, American College of Surgeons, CDC.

In the US, 530 men faced the harsh fate of losing their battle with breast cancer in 2023, while over 2800 were confronted with the diagnosis. Although we lack extensive Australian statistics, the lifetime risk of Australian men succumbing to breast cancer is 1 in 2,897, resulting in approximately 36 lives lost each year. 📌 Most male breast cancers aren't hereditary. 📌 Detection often occurs after the age of 50. 📌 The Australian male breast cancer lifetime risk: 1 in 2,897. 📌 The five-year survival rate for men trails behind women by around 5%. Blokes, you need to self check too so we can change these odds. #MaleBreastCancer #FightForChange #AwarenessMatters #BreastCancerAwareness