Breast cancer can be detected if any thickening or lump I the breast is felt at the time of self-examination. Some more symptoms which may give rise to breast cancer suspicion are nipple inversion, scaly skin on breast, lump in armpit, nipple discharge, reddening of the breast skin, breast pain, nipple itching and change in… Read more »
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10 Facts About Breast Cancer Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About
Breast cancer is probably one of the scariest, most dreaded diseases that women worry about. Being aware could prevent you becoming another victim – another statistic.
Should You Fear A Mammogram?
The mammogram method spreads worry amongst many women. Concern about a positive diagnosis regarding breast cancer, makes women want to overlook the medical scheduled appointment and move on with their life. But is it truly so?
Supplements and Breast Cancer Treatment
Do you know that dietary supplements may not be safe or effective inst cancer patients? Why? Because most supplements contain a huge amount of antioxidants, which can work against anti-cancer drugs and render them ineffective against cancer cells.
Dental Problems Linked To Breast Cancer
New evidence shows that dental diseases are associated with yet another cancer. In addition to lung, kidney, pancreatic and white blood cell cancer, periodontal disease is now linked to breast cancer.
Mammogram Screenings Can Save Lives
Through cancer screenings it is possible to detect the early onset of breast cancer. Having an annual mammogram after the age of 40 is recommended by most physicians regardless of family medical history.
How To Treat Itchy Breasts
Itchy breasts can be a sign of breast cancer. Two types of breast cancer such as inflammatory breast cancer and Paget’s disease may include breast itching as a symptom. Itchy breasts, accompanied with painful breasts and sore breasts most likely is breast cancer. However, itching of breasts is also a symptom of other conditions like… Read more »
Breast Cancer Survivors Cope Better When They Exercise
Exercise is good for everybody, right? But now, studies even show that exercise actually helps fight the recurrence of breast cancer.
Understanding What Bioidentical Hormones Are
Many women are in need of hormone replacement therapy for a variety of reasons. However, they can present users with many risks such as developing blood clots, strokes, heart disease and breast cancer. This has caused doctors and patients to stop taking this treatment. This is was in spite of these risks being relatively low…. Read more »
Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) stated, “Results of a new Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) report show that hormone therapy is associated with an increased the risk of death from breast cancer, as well as an increased risk of developing invasive breast cancer in… Read more »