Breast Cancer
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer
From Arvind Attri Breast cancer is one of the widely covered cancers in media around the world. In fact most of us have learned about it through advertisements and awareness programs, run by international health organizations, NGOs, and governing bodies, on different communication platforms. But, does everyone know about breast cancer and its risk factors,…
Read MoreCitrus Oils Are Breast Cancer Busters
From Veronique D Desaulniers I was introduced to the benefits of essential oils over 20 years ago and have since incorporated them in my practice. One type of oil that stands out when it comes to its effect on Breast Cancer is limonene, an extract of citrus peels, some spices and herbs. Although limonene has…
Read MoreMedications That Have Reduced the Risk of Breast Cancer
From Lori V Woodward If You Are At Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer You Can Get Help An update on the effectiveness in new drugs in helping to significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer developing in vulnerable women has shown great promise. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene have been recommended by the US Preventive Services Task…
Read MoreWalking Regularly Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
From Emma Paterson The journal, Cancer Epidemiology, recently published a lengthy study on how walking is linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The women studied were only using walking as their regular form of exercise during any leisure time. This adds to the ever growing pile of evidence linking women…
Read MoreBreast Cancer in Men Exists
From Miranda Myles As we talk of breast cancer, all most all of us promptly create in our mind the pink ribbons, the comprehensive awareness attempts and advertisements by way of all sorts of multimedia stations, and also the fund raising walkathons which are intended to emphasize to all of us of just how cancer…
Read MoreIs Prophylactic Surgery Necessary To Prevent Breast Cancer?
From Henry Relfield Some women at high risk who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer consider prophylactic (preventive) surgeries. This includes mastectomy (removal of the breasts) and can sometimes include a complete hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and ovaries). While many studies have confirmed there is less breast and ovarian cancer among women who…
Read MoreAre All Abnormal Mammograms Breast Cancer?
From Edna L Campbell First, let talk about the mammogram. There are two types of mammograms. One type of mammogram is considered a screening mammogram. This type of mammogram is able to detect microcalcifications, and lumps that are not palpable. A second type of mammogram is a diagnostic mammogram. This procedure is prescribed once a…
Read MoreInformation About Breast Cancer Treatment
From Brijesh Ghelani Breast Cancer is the cancer that develops in the breast tissues mostly in the inner lining of milk ducts or in the lobules which supply milk to the ducts. Depending on the place of origination, they are known as ductal carcinoma, if originated in the milk ducts or lobular carcinoma when originated…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Foundation
From Brijesh Ghelani “I have cancer, it doesn’t have me!” This is one of the statements that snaps out at you when you first surf to the website of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. I am amazed at the positive atmosphere, if that is the right word, that I have found on the site of…
Read MoreInformation About Breast Cancer Research
From Brijesh Ghelani According to a number of medical professionals, their studies seem to indicate that breast cancer is the most prominent form of cancer in women in today’s world, proving to be second only to non-melanoma skin cancers. It is also the second leading form of cancer responsible for the number of cancer caused…
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