Author: Steven WagenheimOne of the most frightening experiences during self-examination is when a woman finds a lump in her breast. The good news is that most of the time a lump doesn't indicate cancer. Breast Cancer Marathon Atlanta But, lumps are still the most common warning signs of breast cancer, and should be examined by a doctor immediately. Additionally, any change in the size or shape of your breast should raise alarm bells as well....more
Author: Steven WagenheimBut if the disease is caught before it spreads rapidly and the right treatment started on time then patients can surely eliminate the cancer-causing cells for life. Breast Cancer Marathon In San FranciscoHere are some of the various options that can be explored in the treatment of cancer. Different types of cancer There are many ways by which cancer could strike within a patient's body. The treatment of cancer too will...more
Author: Steven WagenheimGenerally, when discussing concerning cancer survival rates, five-year survival is most usually used. Breast Cancer Marathon DcThis is for the reason that one-year survival offers simply a very short term view of prognosis and development and for ten-year survival and beyond you have to observe people identified a long time ago. Still, a latest technique of predicting it has meant that we are at the present able to approximate long-lasting survival rates for women with breast cancer. A widespread misunderstanding is to deal with it as 'cure' rates. However, there are extremely few types of cancer for which the five-year survival rate successfully symbolizes a cure rate. For the vast majority of it remain to fall beyond five years after diagnosis, most remarkably for women with breast cancer, amongst whom survival rates remain to turn down over twenty years later than diagnosis. The survival rate is the percentage of women who are still living a period of time subsequent to they are identified with breast cancer. The present five-year survival rate for women with breast cancer is 86%. The present ten-year survival rate is 76%. These rates consist of women at...more
Author: Steven WagenheimMany women do because it is such a killer! Surprisingly, men are not immune to this disease either. Breast Cancer Marathon Miami If you received a diagnosis of breast cancer just 20 years ago, your chances of being a survivor would have been much less than they are today. That's because of the marvelous advance of medical...more
Author: Steven WagenheimA number of tumors are benign, indicating that they do not attack other sorts of tissue, though if they grow to be large enough, they could interfere with several physical functions, like the stream of blood or urine. Breast Cancer Marathon New York In accordance with a Georgetown University Medical Center study, an...more
Author: Steven WagenheimThere are a few reasons for this including: Change in hormone levels. Breast Cancer Marathon ChicagoYounger women tend to experience widely varying hormone levels that fluctuate far more than older women, and this can put them at greater risk for breast cancer and the need for treatment. Environmental changes such as pollution, pesticides and food contamination as well as use of antiperspirants can also have an effect. Lifestyle changes may also be considered. Another thing to think about is breast enhancement. This is usually done to increase one's self confidence and self image. However what is generally not considered it the fact that breast enhancement methods can rely on hormone manipulation or excessive hormones. Lifestyle choices can also play apart. These include mental or emotional stress as well as poor diet and sleep patterns, smoking or eating genetically enhanced foods. http://www.curedisease.info/2009/07/lung-cancer/">Lung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here Late childbearing can also be considered as a risk factor as is lack of breast feeding. Not only does this pose a risk to the mother, it can be considered unhealthy for the baby as well,...more
Author: Steven WagenheimMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) is the most advanced stage (stage 4) of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Marathon Houston Cancer cells have extended past the breast and axillary lymph nodes to other regions of the body where they...more
Author: Steven Wagenheim Despite enough specialistic studies and hard proof that establishes the causality between wearing bras and the cancer condition, the two seem tightly linked with most sources pointing to a book named Dressed to Kill by...more
Author: Steven WagenheimEdie Falco Edie Falco, star of both HBO shows "The Sopranos" and "OZ" was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was a young 40 years old, in 2003. Breast Cancer Marathon CaliforniaShe didn't tell people at first, but instead...more
Author: Alan LimWhy did this happen to her, and can it happen to me? One shield against such fears is to educate yourself as to the breast cancer causes and what signs to look for. Breast Cancer Marathon Jacksonville Breast cancer is a disease where...more
Author: Alan LimAccording to American Cancer Society estimates, 192,370 women will be diagnosed with this form of cancer in 2009. New Orleans Saints Breast Cancer Merchandise Right now there are almost 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the...more
Author: Alan LimOne of the most common side effects of radiation therapy to the breast (after a lumpectomy) or to the chest wall (after a mastectomy) is skin irritation. Avon Breast Cancer MerchandiseThe reaction and its extent differ for every...more