Anushka Chaudhry

08/04/2026

Alcohol increases cancer risk through several well-understood biological mechanisms — it’s not just “correlation,” there are direct effects on your cells

🧬 1. It turns into a toxic chemical (acetaldehyde)

When you drink, your body converts alcohol into acetaldehyde, a carcinogen.
• This chemical damages DNA and prevents proper repair
• Over time, this can lead to mutations → cancer development

🔥 2. It increases oxidative stress

Alcohol metabolism generates reactive oxygen species (free radicals).
• These cause cell damage and inflammation
• Chronic inflammation creates an environment where cancer can develop

🧪 3. It disrupts hormone levels (especially oestrogen)

Alcohol can raise levels of oestrogen in the body.
• This is particularly relevant for breast cancer
• Higher lifetime oestrogen exposure = higher risk

🧫 4. It makes it easier for carcinogens to enter cells

Alcohol acts like a solvent:
• It helps harmful chemicals (e.g. from smoking) enter cells more easily
• This is why alcohol + smoking greatly increases risk of mouth/throat cancers

🍽️ 5. It interferes with nutrient absorption

Alcohol can reduce levels of key protective nutrients like:
• Folate (important for DNA repair)
• Vitamins A, C, E

⚖️ 6. It contributes to weight gain

Alcohol is calorie-dense and can lead to increased body fat, which:
• Raises inflammation
• Alters hormone balance
• Is itself a known cancer risk factor

📊 The bottom line

There is no completely “safe” level of alcohol when it comes to cancer risk — even low levels slightly increase risk, particularly for breast cancer.

That said, risk is dose-dependent: the more you drink over time, the higher the risk.

07/04/2026

Ever heard of a portacath and wondered what it actually is? 🤔

A vascular portacath (or “port”) is a small medical device placed just under the skin, usually in the upper arm or chest. It connects to a thin tube that goes into a large vein.

💡 So what’s it for?
It gives nurses easy, reliable access to your bloodstream—without needing a new needle in your arm every time.

✨ It’s commonly used for:
• Chemotherapy
• Long-term medications
• Blood tests
• IV fluids or nutrition

💉 Instead of repeated cannulas, a special needle goes into the port through the skin when needed—making treatment less painful and more convenient over time.

👚 When it’s not being used, it’s completely hidden under the skin—most people just see (or feel) a small bump.

❤️ For many patients, a portacath can make a tough treatment journey that little bit easier. Thank you to the inspiring and beautiful E who allowed this video to help others ### ❤️

07/04/2026

TOTALLY TONGUE IN CHEEK GRWM. You have to be able to laugh at yourself and but take life too seriously. Besides, I’m interested to see if this gets more likes than my educational videos!

06/04/2026

Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool. Calculate your own risk and empower yourself to reduce any factors you truly have control of. If your risk is over 20%, have a discussion with a breast specialist to see if you should have any additional breast imaging

05/04/2026

🙋🏽‍♀️Having to adjust your tops

🙋🏽‍♀️Constantly pulling your tops under the arms

🙋🏽‍♀️Not being able to wear those sleeveless racer tops

🙋🏽‍♀️Feeling like another b**b under your armpit

👉🏽This is ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE

👉🏽More common than you think and very normal

👉🏽Breast tissue in the armpits can even be painful with periods, swell around the time of your menstrual cycle and sometimes can have an extra ni**le producing milk if breastfeeding!

👉🏽You are not strange. You are normal

⚖️Weight gain can make it bigger

🙋🏽‍♀️And you must check it as part of your breast self check as it contains breast self check

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

What happens when you’re referred to a breast clinic ?

01/04/2026

I can’t turn down something free!

Don’t turn down the opportunity for screening of any cancer.

Everyone will have an opinion about mammograms.

The radiation dose is very low.

Once every three years and ten minutes of your day.

Early diagnosis means we can find cancers sooner and treat them as early as possible.

A normal mammogram does not replace regular self checking, so get to know your breasts too!

31/03/2026

Pay if forward and share this. Someone will benefit. I’ve not mentioned poorly fitting bras, as this is so variable. Many women have tried many bras before they come to see me and they just what to know whys going on. Hopefully this is helpful