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November 10, 2008
The web is a wonderful thing because it make so much information readily available to anyone online. A downside of this, however, is the credibility of the information can be dubious at best, but most readers do not realize as much and start spreading incorrect information as though it is true.Does .
November 05, 2008
Men's breast cancer is rare, but it happens to approximately 2000 men every year with thousands more reporting benign lumps or non-cancerous tissue growth. Men account for approximately one percent of all breast cancer patients. To learn more about male breast cancer, keep reading.Male Breast ..
November 04, 2008
What happens after all the treatment is done? Most women ask how they will know if their cancer comes back and how they will be monitored during the years ahead. To begin with, many possible tests can be performed. While some are important, such as mammography, others, such as CAT scans and bone ..
November 04, 2008
A diagnoses of any type of cancer is a serious and frightening event. Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's a good idea to take a deep breath, and consider your options. It is very common to want to rush into treatment, it is a good idea to consider the various types of medical ..
October 31, 2008
Coping With the DiagnosisBeing told that you have breast cancer is shocking. Your first thought may be: “Am I going to die?" or “...get this cancer out of me". These feelings are reasonable; there's no doubt about it cancer turns your world upside down.As a breast cancer survivor, I now .
October 28, 2008
There is nothing more frightening than knowing that you have something inside your body destroying your organs and your health. Breast Cancer is women biggest fear, today there are treatments that work and even cure cancer. Removing the breast is no longer a necessary step for treatment. If found ..
October 28, 2008
I Love what I do! Researching, writing and doing what I can to help all of us create health and wellness, a great source of abundance.And in this month of Breast Cancer Awareness I'm so concerned about the lack of information we get on why we must read and UNDERSTAND the ingredient lists of our ..
October 27, 2008
Jan was thirty-four when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had two children from a previous marriage and had married a wonderful man, Jeff, less than a year earlier. How could she tell him that she might need a mastectomy when they were still honeymooners?Her husband's first reaction was to .
October 26, 2008
How many times do we read something in the paper or see a news item and realize that we've been eating something or not eating something or doing something or not doing something that can have a big effect on our health? Happens to me all the time.That's why I was so chuffed recently to find out ..
October 26, 2008
If you have had a breast biopsy then you know who your radiologist or surgeon is. If you had a cancer diagnosis you also know who your medical oncologist or radiation oncologist is. However, most patients who undergo a breast biopsy or have breast surgery never get to know a very important member ..
October 25, 2008
Reports say that after lung cancer, breast cancer is the second most deadly and common type of cancer, which accounts for 1% of all deaths and 7% of all cancer deaths. This type of cancer is considered to the fifth common cause responsible of deaths.Symptoms:As a woman, you should be well aware of ..
October 24, 2008
A lump or any other significant changes in the in the breast if located in the mammogram maybe the initial stage of breast cancer or any other disease. Once the lump or other changes are located then the doctor does a proper physical examination. This includes queries about the woman's personal and .
October 24, 2008
Breast cancer today is the second most widespread type of cancer to be found after lung cancer. It starts in the cells found in the breast of men and women both. Usually, it is perceived that breast cancer only develops in women however it is found in both genders. According to the stats, in 2005 ..
October 23, 2008
"I am too young to worry about breast cancer." "If you have a lump in your boob, it is cancer." "I don't have a family history. I am safe." "Thank God, I am a male."Have you heard somebody say this and wondered if it was actually true? Here are some myth busters for you.Myth #1: Males don't get ..
October 23, 2008
Breast Cancer is the second leading type of cancer - after Lung Cancer. It is the most common type of cancer among women. It develops in the breast cells of women (mostly) and men (rarely). Men's chances of developing breast cancer are 100 times less than women, but when it occurs in men, the ..
October 22, 2008
Breast cancer is second to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths amongst women. In 2008, it is estimated that 182,460 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer with an estimated death toll being close to 40,480. It seems as if a good percentage of these deaths should not be occurring. ..
October 21, 2008
The gene transformation in breast cancer can be passed trough the next generations of females in the family, especially if the family has only few females.Based on the statistics,thousand and thousands of young women are added on this list of women diagnosed with breast cancer, that aren't given ..
October 21, 2008
Walk into any crowded room these days and chances are you'll be standing next to someone who has either been diagnosed with breast cancer or knows someone who has. With over 2.3 million women diagnosed last year, next to skin cancer, it's the second most common killer of women. According to 2007 ..
October 21, 2008
The month of October is not just marked by Halloween costumes and candy. For more than twenty years, the month has also been host to National Breast Cancer Awareness. It is a month for us to remember the strength of those we have lost and of those who have survived the disease. We wear pink ribbons .
October 20, 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness Month,* sadly, has become a time of increasing awareness not of the preventable causes of breast cancer, but of the breast cancer industry's insatiable need to both raise money for research into a pharmaceutical cure, and to promote its primary means of “prevention": ..
October 19, 2008
Breast cancer is unfortunately something that every person wants to be familiar with and aware of just in case it happens to you. There are a number of different breast cancer causes, which can help you work toward preventing them at all cost. However, some things simply are not preventable.Certain .
October 19, 2008
Cancer, regardless of the location, is a devastating piece of news that you can receive. Like all other kinds of cancer, breast cancer can be deadly. But if you stop it early enough, there are breast cancer cures that can drastically extend your lifespan.Chemotherapy and hormone treatment have ..
October 19, 2008
Breast cancer is something that no one wants to face in life, but getting the proper diagnosis early is best. The earlier you catch it, the better chance you have of stopping it before it gets too bad. Here are a few things you can do to go about getting the proper breast cancer diagnosis.The first .
October 18, 2008
It goes without saying that breast cancer is one of the most emotional forms of cancer for women, especially when it means removing a breast along with the cancerous lump that has been found. You can imagine why this is such a psychological issue. Many women fear the potential of getting breast ..
October 18, 2008
Many women are worried that they might get breast cancer, and who can blame them, it is a scary thing. Not to mention as very personal issue and a big emotional one. But how can women really know what their risk is to getting breast cancer? Is there any way to predict this? What about age, ..
October 18, 2008
Breast cancer is probably one of the most emotional types of cancers for women, but it is not only women that can get breast cancer. Of course, most cases of breast cancer are from female patients.The trick to breast cancer is catching it early on and most women can catch it by finding a lump in ..
October 18, 2008
Each year breast cancer awareness charities make an extra effort to promote breast health. Evelyn Lauder initiated Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) in 1993 with the aim of increasing awareness, and also to raise funds to help research the condition and also provide support for sufferers.Today, ..
October 18, 2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but we should not wait until this month to implement prevention methods. With that said I wanted to share some tips that can help reduce your chance of developing breast cancer.There is a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in your life, but hopefully .
October 17, 2008
Breast cancer affects women of all ages but the threat of breast cancer increases as a woman gets older. It is uncommon in women under age 35. Most breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50, and the risk is mainly high for women over 60. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer .
October 16, 2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer begins when malignant cells develop in the tissue of the breast. The mere thought of breast cancer is every woman's nightmare. It is the one area, we as women, can all come together and help each other stay informed. While there is no ..
October 14, 2008
October is breast cancer awareness month and before this month ends I would like to highlight a book I was given. I really don't feel worthy reviewing this book because I do not have cancer nor do I have a family member that has cancer, but I realize I am a minority.So you might be like me and ..
October 13, 2008
During the 60tise when people did not speak so openly about sex like these days. This group of class - mates who were going through puberty when their hormones were running wild, were very curious how it feels to touch a woman's breast.They talked one of the girls in their class into showing them ..
October 12, 2008
Knowing the different breast cancer signs and symptoms can truly help save your life in the future. It is essential you understand everything that can be a signal for breast cancer so you can get treatment as soon as possible. Here are six breast cancer symptoms to be aware of.1. Lump Although most .
October 12, 2008
Breast cancer is two words that no one wants to hear in their life. While many believe this comes on out of nowhere, there are some things that you can do to work toward breast cancer prevention. Not that this will completely remove the possibility of contacting this deadly disease but it can ..
October 12, 2008
It's breast cancer awareness month. Everywhere I turn I find someone or something trying to engage me in breast cancer awareness. I'm trying to focus on health and wellness but its difficult when the media keeps pushing fear, expectancy and urgency at me. Why not have a health, healing and ..
October 09, 2008
Breast cancer is a serious matter. It is quickly becoming one of the most widespread types of cancers for women in the western world. Detection is the best weapon against it. Unfortunately, the old standard form of mammography is no longer cutting it, since it is one of the most difficult exams ..
October 09, 2008
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and is traditionally supported by companies producing items they usually sell but in pink. There are many events organised this month in aid of Cancer Research and many of them involve people wearing pink, either a pink bra for The Moon Walk or simply a ..
October 03, 2008
Nearly 180,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 40,000 women will die from the disease. In view of these statistics, it is helpful for women to know that there are simple things they can do to improve the quality of their lives and increase their chances of surviving breast .
October 03, 2008
A healthy lifestyle helps diminish the probability of developing breast cancer. Having a child before the age of 30 offers some protection because of the estrogen-free time period during pregnancy and lactation.If you have no control over the above, the next factor might be more controllable: a ..
October 03, 2008
"Mom, the doctor just gave me the latest test results." I sat down on her hospital bed, and held her hand while three tubes, pinned to the wall above her head extracted a vile brown mixture from her body. “Your breast cancer has returned!" She rested her head back down on the pillow, ..
October 03, 2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many people will choose to wear a ribbon pin during that time to raise awareness about this devastating disease. The pink Breast Cancer cause ribbon is universally recognized. The color pink has become so aligned with the cause of breast cancer, that ..
October 02, 2008
Cancer is one such disease which requires scrupulous medical and surgical treatment. However, certain alternative therapies can also play an important role towards breast cancer treatment. When people opt for alternative therapies, they use it instead of conventional treatments altogether. For ..
October 02, 2008
Breast cancer is considered as a killer disease and it is known to be the top cause of cancer death among women. According to American cancer society, about 1.3 million new breast cancer cases are diagnosed on an annual basis which includes 465,000 deaths. In order to successfully tackle this ..
October 02, 2008
It was the summer of 2005 when my diagnostic mammogram revealed a growth in the back of my breast. The biopsy confirmed it was cancer. My best option was to have a mastectomy. The day before surgery, my surgeon called to tell me my pre-opt tests came back."Your liver enzymes are seriously ..
October 02, 2008
According to the Macrobiotic Path to Total Health, by Michio Kushi and Alex Jack, “Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and accounts for one-third of all malignancies. One of eight women now living in the modern society will get this disease, and the overwhelming majority ..
October 01, 2008
Breast cancer is the second cause of death in women western world and the growing incidence of stable. Worldwide 400,000 women die each year this apA disease. About 250,000 cases diagnosed each year in Europe and 175,000 in the U.S. In Greece, more than 4500 women are being infected each year from ..
September 29, 2008
1. “Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway", as Emory Austin said.Breast cancer loss leaves us feeling drained of our usual cheerful spirit, we must cope with that also. Singing, even if it's off key or in the shower lifts our spirits.2. Speak with gratitude of your loved ..
September 25, 2008
When a woman has breast pain, usually her first response is to be concerned that it may be a symptom of breast cancer. While this is sometimes the case, there is no need to be alarmed. The best this to do is to see your doctor as soon as you can for a mammogram. This test will show your doctor is ..
September 24, 2008
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Worldwide, it is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer, 10% of all cancer incidences, both sexes counted and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. In 2005, it caused 502,000 deaths ..
September 24, 2008
For most women undergoing therapeutic radiation, breast cancer is the reason why. It is the most common cancer among women in the United States, and radiation therapy is one of the most widely used treatments. To learn more about radiation and how and why it's used, read on.How Radiation Therapy ..
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