Author: Hamish JonesThey are vital to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Breast Cancer Month Quotes Because of this reason, these acids must be obtained from food. These efas, vital elements of the human body are very efficient in preventing and treating numerous medical conditions. A series of studies concluded that women that consume fatty rich foods on a regular basis have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. The...more
Author: Hamish JonesThey include: • Staying physically activeBreast Cancer Month Products • Limiting alcohol• Eating right The evidence so far tells us healthy eating and regular exercise really does contribute to breast cancer prevention. Plus, if you limit your exposure to substances that promote breast cancer, you will benefit even more. There are some risks toward a higher incident of breast cancer that you cannot control. These...more
Author: Hamish JonesMany breast cancers are sensitive to circulating estrogen levels and for many women, suppressing the production or the effects of estrogen on the body is a major strategy in their treatment. Breast Cancer Month Wiki A lack of estrogen will produce symptoms identical to the menopause and the most unpleasant of these are hot flushes, sweats or hot flashes. A new research project has looked at the effect of a drug called Megace or megesterol acetate in treating hot flushes in women with breast cancer. They studied nearly three hundred patients with breast cancer who had completed surgery and chemotherapy and at least four months of tamoxifen treatment for their condition. Before they took part in the study the women had to have experienced at least ten hot flashes of any severity or at least five severe episodes each week.When the research data was looked at, eighty five percent of the women who took part were on tamoxifen, and forty percent had more than sixty hot flushes per week. Three quarters of them had experienced sweats and flashes for more than six months before they started in the study. The women were divided into three groups. One group were given a...more
Author: Hamish JonesDiagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer is usually diagnosed at a younger age than those diagnosed with other forms of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Treatment Cost Inflammatory breast cancer is diagnosed in men only in very rare circumstances. In the past, women diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer had grim survival...more
Author: Hamish JonesThe American Cancer Society reports a 5-year survival rate of 98% to 100% for Stage 1 breast cancer after treatment. Breast Cancer Month 2009 Stage 1 breast cancer is less than 2 centimeters in diameter and has not spread beyond the breast tissue itself. Currently, 63% of breast cancer for U. S. white women is detected and...more
Author: Hamish JonesMen account for approximately one percent of all breast cancer patients. Inflammatory Breast Cancer Treatment To learn more about male breast cancer, keep reading. Male Breast Cancer Symptoms Typically, any changes in tissue growth or bumps in men are usually benign (non-cancerous). However, that doesn't mean men should feel comfortable in ignoring it. The most common symptoms of breast cancer in men are actually quite similar to the symptoms for women. These include nipple inversion, detecting a lump, unexplained tissue growth, change in breast size, skin puckering or dimpling, nipple discharge, itchiness or redness. Men generally have less breast tissue than women, making it much easier to detect lumps. However, this also means the cancer can spread to other parts of the body more quickly than in women. This is why early detection is so critical for men. Risk Factors for Men's Breast Cancer Advancing Age Men between the ages of 60 and 70 are the most likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Genealogy About one-fifth of men who are diagnosed with breast cancer have at least one immediate female relative who has or had breast cancer. Prior Radiation Exposure...more
Author: Hamish JonesBreast cancer can teach us many things if we are willing to look at it with a little smile. Stage 0 Breast Cancer Treatment You can do that too you know. It's really OK. You can STOP just for a moment, no body's going to be mad at...more
Author: Hamish JonesThere has been much research done on the disease, which includes the statistics on its prevalence and survival rates. Below is an enumeration of these statistics. Stage 2 Breast Cancer Treatment Recent figures Breast cancer has...more
Author: Hamish JonesThere are studies that show that thyroid disorders are common in patients with this type of cancer as well as conflicting reports of their connection in literature. Cost Of Breast Cancer TreatmentAlthough it has been linked to...more
Author: NeelBreast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The surgical procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the...more
Author: Laurel LevineWhat’s the optimum silymarin for liver damage? That’s something that you would need to discuss with your doctor. If he or she is not open to the treatment, you can always consult an alternative practitioner or a doctor of...more
Author: raina haydenSagging or drooping of breasts is a natural process that happens to all women at some point in time except those with fairly small breasts. Women of different ages experience sagging and the question most of them ask is what they...more