Differences Between Breast And Ovarian Cancer

The use of technology has increased and due to technology it has become possible for researchers to test for diseases and maybe even cure them more often than before. Breast and Ovarian cancers are caused by inherited changes in genes such as BRCA 1 and BRCA 2. Genetic testing should be used to inform people of their being at high risk for cancer because knowing if someone has cancer can benefit the person in the long run.
A person who is told that they have breast or ovarian cancer can research about the cancers and make informed decisions about their life. There are many factors involving cancers such as different treatment options that are provided and the costs. If someone is given the opportunity to learn and educate themselves on breast …show more content…
Many people who have cancer are told by doctors to modify their diets to make sure that they are eating food that helps the body and keeps the patient's energy levels up. Someone who has a high risk for breast or ovarian cancer can change their diet to benefit their bodies. Healthier eating habits and exercising is recommended to patients who have breast or ovarian cancer during treatment because their bodies have to be at its full potential due to the stress it goes under during treatment and the aftermath of treatments. Cancer patients tend to get nauseous at the smell of food and have small appetites, however, it is critical that they eat healthy because the nutrients in food are irreplaceable. If someone has prepared for dealing with cancer it is less likely that they will get overwhelmed and make bad decisions regarding their health. There are some people who need to be in control and having that control ripped from them can have negative effects on that person's mental state. Someone who takes a genetic test and realizes that they have a high risk for breast or ovarian cancer can learn and prepare for the changes cancer can cause. Later on, if doctors detect cancer that person will be able to be reasonable and take their life into their own hands and decide what's best for them. Since that person prepared for cancer, it is more likely that the person will easily transition from a healthy individual to someone who’s body needs help. All in all, knowing if someone have a high risk for cancer can impact the actions that the person will