Articles related to "Breast Cancer"



Breast Cancer Survival Rates
Several factors affect a woman's chances for surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Obesity and Breast Cancer
Overweight breast cancer patients are more likely to have a more aggressive form of the disease and die sooner, new research indicates.
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PART II: Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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Tamoxifen - Questions Answered
Tamoxifen is being used more and more for adjuvant, or additional, therapy for breast cancer. Here are some common questions and answers about this "wonder" drug.
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Breast Cancer and Reflexology
Breast cancer survivors can benefit from complimentary and alternative medicine therapies such as reflexology.
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Memories, Milestones & Miracles
Memories, Milestones & Miracles: breast cancer research campaign during the month of May.
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High Dose Chemo with Stem Cell Transplant as BC Treatment
Some physician's suggest that women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo this treatment verses regular chemotherapy. Other women choose it as their treatment.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
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A Cancer Vixen Kicks the Disease
Cancer Vixen is a graphic memoir by Marissa Acocella Marchetto that looks like a comic book. It describes the realities of breast cancer, chemotherapy drugs and radiation
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Breast Cancer: Risks and Screening
Breast cancer is one of the leading health concerns in the United States; 1 in 8 women is affected. Traditional screening methods may not be reducing mortality.
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Early Detection of Breast and Ovarian Cancers.
This article discusses ovarian and breast cancers, with ways of identifying early detection and prevention methods.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A relatively rare form of breast cancer that is fast moving and if diagnosed with it you must react fast. Definitely good to know as much about it as possible beforehand.
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Risk Factors of Breast Cancer
Do you have any of the risk factors? Do you have more than one? Are you in the clear of having any risk factors? Is it that important to know the risk factors?
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PART III: Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Herbs for Breast Health
In spite of advances in breast cancer treatment, this disease remains a major health concern. Research shows that women can do more than just wait for a diagnosis.
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Breast Cancer and Diet Review
During the month of October, everything goes pink and breast health is the topic of discussion. There is a lot of fact and fiction dealing with preventing breast cancer
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BRCA Mutations and Increased Risk of Cancer
Mutations in the so-called breast cancer genes account for only around 5% of breast cancers. Around the world, the search for other high risk genes is continuing.
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PART I - Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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Cancer prevention: Lower dose of tamoxifen works, study finds
Can lowering the dosage of tamoxifen still have the same affects and prevent some of the many side effects? Read this news article from Reuters.
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The Worse of Two Evils: What Can Mammograms Really Do For Women?
The good and the bad of Mammograms
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Alternative Therapy - Acupressure & Massage Therapy
The benefits of acupressure and/or massage therapy. Can help pain or help deal with the stress that comes with being diagnosed with Cancer. Some say that your mind helps heal.
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Alternative Therapy - Acupuncture
Acupuncture has many, many benefits. From the time I have spent "in the cancer world", I have found that this is the alternate therapy that most people seek.
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Alternative Therapy - Electromagnetic Therapy
As you know, people have been buying into the new fad of magnetic therapy. This method uses the same idea, only with electric forces.
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Alternative Therapy - Herbal Medicine
The first of many articles on alternative therapies. Herbal Medicine is one of the mostly used remedies.
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Fibroid Cysts - Often confused as breast cancer!
When women find "lumps" in their breasts they get scared. Usually it's one of two reasons....cancer or fibroid cysts. Either way you live through that "waiting" period for the diagnosis. Having Fibrocystic Breast Disease is rough to live with as well.
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Language of Medicine
Here is a news article about a woman that decides to use conventional and alternative medicine to fight her breast cancer.
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Lymphedema Treatment Options
Lymphedema occurs in approximately a quarter of all breast cancer patients. This condition causes swelling of the arm and increases the chances of infection.
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Melatonin in Autoimmune Disease
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
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News Flash !!
Theory on how tumors grow & Cancer Cells Can Neutralize Immune System.
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Radiation Therapy
Description of Radiation Therapy. This treatment is used for all patients receiving lumpectomies. Radiation is sometimes used prior to or in lieu of surgery. Very few patients receive radiation with mastectomies, but it can happen.
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To reconstruct or Not?....That is the question! "Part I"
Many women decide to have breast reconstruction for a variety of reasons. Here I have listed the procedure for implant. I will post an article next week on flaps.
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To reconstruct or Not?....That is the question! "Part II"
Many women decide to have breast reconstruction for a variety of reasons. Last week I discussed the implant route, this week I cover the other options.....flaps.
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Marianne's Story
Marianne had a mastectomy and has become very involved in support groups and volunteering her time for others.

Alexandra's Story
Alexandra had many obstacles to deal with, now she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. See how her attitude shines through in her fight to overcome this one.

BREASTS!
Sometimes it seems as if breasts are everywhere! You can't turn on the TV or read a page in a popular magazine, without seeing some ad that focuses on a woman's clevage. It took one freak, life-threatening accident to make me realize how connected a woman's ego is to her breasts.
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Barbara Cohen (1953-2006)
Casting director for Nightmare Before Christmas and Looney Tunes: Back in Action dies of breast cancer, aged 53.
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Deadbeat parents
The number of deadbeat parents, ie. parents that do not pay their child support is high. Here is a little advice in ways to reduce those numbers.
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Medical Consent
Long-time users of medically prescribed hormones suffer long-term, and sometimes lethal, health effects. Was there ever a good reason to take them in the first place?
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Vitamin A (continuation)
<P> A is an important vitamin. It is part of an antioxident group that aids in alleviation of numerous complaints and new research is showing more uses with each new study.
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America's Top Killer Knows No Gender Lines
What women should know about heart disease
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Rene Caisse's Formula for Essiac ®
There is some debate on how many herbs Rene used in her formula. These four herbs are consistently claimed to be the original ingredients in the tea.
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The Cancer Council Australia
The Cancer Council is the primary non-government organisation in Australia focused on research, community education and patient support for all forms of cancer.
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Medicare Encourages Prevention
At least ninety percent of the money spent under the Medicare plan is for complications of chronic diseases, many of which could have been prevented.
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Cross Stitching for Crafty Rebels
Julie Jackson started her own brilliant cross stitch design business creating snarky messages with bunnies,hearts and flowers. Check out some designs or make your own.
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Holiday Gifts for Cancer Patients
Lift a cancer patient's spirits with a holiday gift tailored to the personality of the patient or the specific type of cancer the patient is managing.
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Polycarbonate Water Bottles
A new reprot from the U.S. government has raised concerns that products such as water bottles contain a toxic chemical.
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Alternative HRT at Menopause
This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.
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Australian Charity Events
Many annual charity events are held in Australia to promote awareness of a variety of illnesses and problems that would benefit from better community support.
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Mastectomies
This is about the procedure to remove the entire breast due to cancer.
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