Articles related to "Breast Self Examination"



B-D Sensability Breast Self-Examination Aid
Description of B-D Sensability, a breast self-examination aid
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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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What's Normal? Breast Changes During Post-Partum
Just as you experienced many changes in your breasts during pregnancy, the days and weeks after your baby is born will also bring many breast changes.
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The 'Be Breast Aware' Series
5 individual articles in this series gives an insight into common non-cancerous breast anomalies.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an appropriate time to gather vital information not just for a month, but for a lifetime of prevention.
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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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Alcohol Consumption Increases Breast Cancer Risk
The more a woman drinks alcohol in her lifetime, the higher her risk of breast cancer. Combine that with cigarette smoking and this becomes a deadly combination.
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Breast Cancer Screenings
Women have several diagnostic options for breast cancer detection and prevention. Doctors recommend yearly clinical exams and mammograms for starters.
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New Ways to detect breast cancer or the stage earlier
Two new ways of detecting early. A woman can use a self-examining pad to help detect lumps easier. And scientists discover a new way to determine the stage of the breast cancer by examining the lymph nodes.
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Thyroid Cancer and Breast Cancer Linked
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
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Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Zeta Tau Alpha was founded on October 15, 1898, at Virginia State Female Normal School, now known as Longwood University.
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Benign Breast Lumps
Strict abstention from caffeine, including chocolate, dissolved the benign lump in my breast in 6 weeks, just before it was supposed to be removed surgically.
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Controversial Issues in the Breast Cancer Arena
Several of the latest research statements that have led to controversy among advocates, caregivers and the medical community about breast cancer.
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Fibroadenomas
Noticing a lump might send a chill down your spine. But some are harmless. Here are answers to enhance understanding of non-cancerous lumps called fibroadenomas.
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Fine-Needle Aspiration of Cysts
Explains the process of draining breast cysts
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Hereditary Breast Cancer Testing
Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.
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How to Check Your Breasts
Regular breast checks are vital in preventing breast cancer but according to surveys only a small number of women self-examine theirs. Here's how to check your breasts.
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Massage and the mind
An essay on the importance of healthy, non-sexual touch.
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Women's Cancer Screening
Cancer is the second leading killer of women, making appropriate screening not only essential for early detection, but truly a matter of life and death.
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Annotated Bibliography
Resources about breast health and about cultural and artistic representations of the human breast throughout history
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Breast Cancer and Bras
Breast cancer and breast ailments are epidemic in modern society. The link between bras and breast cancer is possibly three times greater than smoking and lung cancer.
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Fibrocystic Breast: An Overview
An overview of fibrocystic breast, a condition that affects between 50% and 90% of all women at some time in their lives
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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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How to Identify Breast Cancer Symptoms
Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands of women each year. A closer look at the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
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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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Breast Cancer Early Detection
American Cancer Society's 2005 guidelines for breast cancer early detection
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News Flashes about Healthcare
Recent releases about cancer research and reporting.
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Visiting The OBGyn (Part 3)
Part of a series of articles about Women and Sex. This part deals with regular visits to the OBGyn and how to get the best from your visit. Other articles in the series include birth control, virginity and women's sexuality.
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