The research of University of Adelaide proves that women during their period are more likely to develop breast cancer

Researchers of the University of Adelaide prove how a woman`s menstrual cycle has a great impact on her cancer risks. The study made in the university`s laboratory concludes that the immune cells in the breast are susceptible to cancer during certain stages in the menstrual cycle. The research was led by Associate Professor Wendy Ingman. “These cells should be protecting our body from cancer, but at certain times of the month it appears macrophages might be allowing cancerous cells to escape immune system detection”, she said. “At this time, immune defences in the breast tissue are down and women could be more susceptible to the initiating factors that lead to breast cancer.” “We`re now starting to understand the cell-to-cell interactions that are impacting on this risk”, she said. Sarah Walshe has 29 years and was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28. She followed chemotherapy. “My risk of having breast cancer return has now reduced to 5 per cent, which is a huge weight off my mind”, she said. She joined the Mother`s Day Classic committee and admits that this research gives hope to women. “Research is so vital to hopefully one day finding a cure, or at the very least giving women with breast cancer a longer life expectancy”, Ms Walshe said.