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 »
Posts Tagged: cancer
Some Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer, one of the most common types of cancer diseases. Women with breast cancer may suffer from its symptoms and treatments.
Affordable Health Insurance Coverage Doesn’t Explain Breast Cancer Disparities
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer. Surprisingly, access to affordable health insurance doesn’t completely explain the gaps.
Should You Get a Routine Mammogram If There’s No Cancer in Your Family?
“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my day.
Is Sugar Related to Breast Cancer?
We all know that sugar isn’t good for us, but it can be hard to resist in a piece of chocolate or a glass of wine. However, sugar is in a lot more places than you may believe.
Ovarian Fibroids – Should You Worry About Fibroids in Ovaries?
When a woman is informed that she has ovarian fibroids, she may not know what this condition entails, thinking it means cancer or a need for major surgery. Actually fibroids on the ovaries, twin reproductive organs that produce eggs and female hormones, are generally benign and only need to be treated if they are causing… Read more »
Suitable Foods for Keeping the Female Breasts Healthy
Nowadays, more and more women have to suffer from various kinds of breast diseases, such as hyperplasia of mammary glands and breast cancer. In fact, nearly one third of all the breast diseases are closely connected with the unhealthy diet. The unhealthy diet is the source of various diseases.
Cimicifuga Racemosa and Cancer
Cimicifuga racemosa and cancer can be a confusing topic. Read here to find out if it’s safe for you to supplement Cimicifuga racemosa.
Older Women With Complex Ovarian Cyst
Although cysts are usual among women that are in the childbearing age, menopausal women should not be having cysts. Cysts are usually the result of cyclical reproductive functions. If this condition occurs, it should be checked by a gynecologist to do series of examinations to diagnose it properly and to assure that this is not… Read more »
How Can I Cure My Uterine Fibroids?
Non-cancerous, muscular tumours on the uterus are referred to as leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids. Fibroids measurements range from less than 1 cm up to 20 cms and they grow on the inner-uterine wall, or on the outer uterine wall. Most patients will have more than one.