Archive for the ‘Breast Cancer’ Category
Disadvantages of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Relating To Cancer Research
There are many great things that you can expect from having plastic surgery, but what exactly is it that you need to watch out for? Here is the one greatest fears of cosmetic plastic surgery.
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There is a lot to think about with breast cancer surgery
When you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, there is a lot to think about. Though thousands of women undergo breast cancer surgery every year, it assumes a much greater significance when it is us…
Fish Oil Against Breast Cancer
According to a new study by a team from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, consumption of oily fish and fish oil supplements have been found correlated with a 32 percent reduction in breast cance…
HRT Use and Breast Cancer
MammographyInternationally, there has been a decline in new breast cancer cases in postmenopausal women while the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) sharply fell. This finding has been recently …
Christina Applegate: From Divorce And Cancer To Engagement and Pregnancy
In August 2008, Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was confirmed by her representative, who said in a statement:
"Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form o…
Raloxifene and Tamoxifen Lower Breast Cancer Risk for High Risk Women
There is good news for women at higher risk for breast cancer. Two new drugs, tamoxifen and raloxifene have shown excellent results in reducing the risk of developing breast cancer in high-risk post-m…
Breast Cancer in Men
It's easy to forget that the term "breast" not only refers to a woman's chest but to the flatter chests of men. Men have a "breast" too, including nipple, areola, and some,…
Breast Cancer: Risk Factors
There is no exact cause of breast cancer, but there are certain risk factors that may increase your chances of getting breast cancer. These risk factors fall into three categories: Risk factors that c…
Breast Cancer: Symptoms
Breast of Vigeland sculptureOriginally uploaded by Guttorm FlatabøBreast cancer in its earliest stages usually has no observable symptoms, but as tumors develop, the following signs might become notic…
Breast Cancer Basics: A Definition
Human breast normal anatomyOriginally uploaded by Patrick J. LynchBreast cancer is most obviously cancer that forms in the cells of the breast. It can be found, contrary to popular belief, in both men…