Breast Cancer

Exercise during the teen years may protect girls from future breast cancerBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical WriterMay 14, ABC NewsGet your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years — starting as young as age 12 — can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active to lower their risk of breast cancer

The breast cancer is very frighten especially for women but in some case breast cancer is also can attack the men.so you have a lot of information about breast cancer.when you have a lot of information about breast cancer you can prevent of breast cancer.to know about the breast cancer you have to about risk,causes,treatment and all about breast cancer.with this information you can protect your self.Risk Factor of breast cancer 1.WomanAs we know most the breast cancer attack the women so for all women we have to aware,2.Early periods3.Family historymany cases found that the breast cancer sufferer has a breast cancer family history.4.AlcoholDo not consume alcohol regularly.because alcohol can causes the cancer,beside cause the cancer alcohol is also can cause the other diseases.5.Diet6.Late

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Battling Cancer is a tough time in anyone’s life. Perhaps the toughest. That’s why we’ve decided to write this article on how to care for yourself during radiation for Breast Cancer. More: continued here

IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 6, 2008Contact: Judy Mayka (585) 315-6161Or weoneyoutwomedia@gmail.com (Washington DC) We One You Two is going beyond the catwalk and participating in a different kind of fierce walk; The Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. On Saturday, May 10th, We One You Two and The Madison will join forces to fight breast cancer. From 11am-7pm, 10% of all purchases will be donated to The Madison Fundraising team to benefit the Komen National Race for the Cure. Throughout the month of May 50% of all pink bangle sales as We One You Two will also be donated to Team Madison for the Komen National Race for the Cure. There will be information about breast cancer and breast cancer prevention as well as information about The Komen National Race for the Cure happening in the Capital

Professor Jane Plant eliminated dairy products from her diet and cured herself of breast cancer. She recommends all women do the same. But is there more to this story? Could the crux lie in the differences between pasteurized milk and raw milk? More: continued here

General Info about Breast Cancer Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Breast cancer mostly occurs in women over the age of 50, and the risk is especially high for women over age 60. Breast cancer is also found to occur more often in white women than African American or Asian women. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes. Within each lobe are many smaller lobules (milk producing glands). Lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. The lobes, lobules and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts (milk passages that connect the lobules and the nipple). Fat surrounds the lobules and ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple in the center of a dark area of skin called

Better technology means more scares, but if you have breasts like mine, you have to believe it's worth it by Sally Chew On my way into St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center recently to get my...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Belkin, a company well known for its vast range of iPod accssories, has announced a new range of ‘pink ribbon’ iPod Nano cases, the purchasing of which will result in a donation to Susan G Komen for the Cure, helping to find a cure for breast cancer, up to a guaranteed donation from Belkin of $225,000.

Most women trying to be thin and lose weight don’t eat bread. But in reality coarse meal bread and whole grain bread can reduce the risk of breast cancer in young women. This has been found due to a seven-year study of 35000 women. According to the researchers, 350 patients developed malignant breast tumor before menopause. All of them consumed food rich in proteins instead of fibers. As a result, this type of diet was one of the causes of breast cancer. Pr. Janet Cade from University of Leeds claims, that nutrition can have a dramatic impact on cancer development in young women. The researchers did not find the link between diet and breast cancer for older women, but before menopause particular diets contribute to breast cancer. This means, that those prefe

s we know that the pregnancy can lowering the Breast cancer risk if compared with the women who never pregnant.for you all women try to has a child before your age 35 because this is also can reduce the cancer especially breast cancer.beside can reduce the breast cancer this is also make your body more health.some factor who can reduce the breast cancer:The younger a woman has her first child, the lower her risk of developing breast cancer during her lifetime.A woman who has her first child after the age of 35 has approximately twice the risk of developing breast cancer as a woman who has a child before age 20. A woman who has her first child around age 30 has approximately the same lifetime risk of developing breast cancer as a woman who has never given birth. Having more than one child d

1. what is breast cancer? Definition of breast cancer Breast cancer is a type of disease that grow in the tissues of the breast. Collections of cells that are developing unusually or out of control are called tumors. Tumors that do not have the ability to grow into other tissues can be referred to as “benign” [...]

Not only is breast cancer a nasty word to hear it is a painful condition and frightening, it gets even nastier sounding if your doctor has diagnosed you with the disease. Sadly, although scary, women still choose to avoid initiating a self breast examination on them self. Why do women ignore cancer awareness alerts [...]

Everything we eat, do and think about has an impact on our health. As we look for ways to fight a wide range of diseases, the American Association for Cancer Research 2008 Annual Meeting suggested that continuous engaging in bad habits like drinking and eating fatty foods may lead to cancer, melanoma or other diseases. More: [...]

Breast cancer is a dreadful desease and a top killer of women today. If you have been diagnosed with cancer or are on a treatment schedule, don’t feel that you are alone in this battle. The article will give some positive advice for coping with breast cancer and I hope it helps you to realize [...]

It is important to know about this disease if you want to be detected on time and save yourself from a lot of health and emotional problems it brings along with. Here are some important things regarding this disease. Read and understand the information for your own health benefits. More: continued here

Most people and experts in the field of medical science and research have devoted themselves who make a research on breast cancer and other factors revolving it. Here are some of the results concluded by these experts with some known facts about breast cancer. More: continued here

Breast Cancer can be cured if detected early. Here are some potential breast cancer symptoms to help you learn about this disease and detect it on time in a better and effective way. More: continued here

Publisher: SpringerNumber Of Pages: 435Publication Date: 2007-07Sales Rank:ISBN / ASIN: 1402058667EAN: 9781402058660Binding: HardcoverBook Description:Metastasis (spread of cancer in the body) is the main cause of death for patients with breast cancer, the leading female tumour in the industrialised countries and developing countries alike. The biology and treatment of breast cancer metastasis remains an active area of scientific and clinical investigation.Written by experts in the subject area, the book has covered a broad range of topics in the metastasis of breast cancer, from genetics, biology to clinical management. Main topics include genetic control, biology, growth factors, cell adhesion, cell motility and invasion, natures of bone metastasis, sentinel node therapies, hormonal link

The primary intention of cancer treatment is to achieve cure and improve survival. Another equally important intention gaining importance in recent years is to conserve the structural and functional aspects of the organ with cancer. Radiotherapy has an important role in breast cancer as it helps in the attainment of both these objectives of cancer treatment.Does radiotherapy improve survival?Treatment of breast cancer has been an evolving process over the years. In the early years, it was considered that only super-major surgery would be able to cure the disease. In those days, extensive surgical removal of the breast and surrounding areas was considered to be the standard of breast cancer care. However it was noticed that despite such extensive resection, three out of four patients with p

       Pathological types of breast cancer by means of tumor specimens pathological morphology, thereby determining the degree of development of breast cancer, sources, change of the degree of differentiation, and so on.        Many types of breast cancer pathology, and some sources named the organization: as lobular carcinoma, ductal adenocarcinoma; some organizational characteristics of the lesions named: [...]

        Early symptoms of breast cancer tumor addition, the overwhelming majority of patients do not have breast pain and cosmetic change. Breast cancer early, as single or multiple small lesions, increased gradually, when developed to a certain degree before clinical symptoms appear.        1.  Painless mass: This is the most common breast cancer clinical manifestations. Most [...]

The are many types of breast cancer.this time I will post the Type of breast cancer pictures.i hope with this pictures we can know more about the breast cancer.because each year many women in the world get the breast cancer.we have to aware to breast cancer.[SOURCE]

There are so many factor who can increase to get breast cancer.breast cancer most attack the women in all age range so for all women has to aware to breast cancer.some of the factor risk of breast cancer:Height and WeightHeight can increase the breast cancer especially for tall woman.may researcher says that the tall women is twice risk to get breast cancer the the short women.and the women with obesities can get the breast cancer because the fat can reduce the body metabolism,but the most causes of breast cancer happen to the woman with age between 40 up.AlcoholAs we know the alcohol can increase the many diseases include the breast cancer.for you who consume the alcohol has to quit as soon as possible perhaps due to elevated levels of estrogen in the body.you also have to consume the veg

Breast cancer is a highly treatable disease that now has a survival rate of 85 percent. Yet more than 212,000 women are still diagnosed with the condition each year.Since early diagnosis is an important key to successful treatment, doctors say it's important that all women over the age of 18 do a Breast Self-Exam (BSE) every month, two or three days after their menstrual cycle. In addition, women between 20 and 39 should have a clinical breast exam at least every three years and women 40 and older should have a mammogram every year.For the past 10 years, BMW of North America has worked with The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation-the largest fund-raiser for breast cancer research in America-to help spread the message of early detection and to help ensure that breast cancer research con

I am back from the European Breast Cancer Conference, held in Berlin for 3 days.It is the largest conference about Breast Cancer in Europe and it is the only one which involves all the key players in Breast Cancer.The EBCC-6 is more than 5000 delegates from 90 countries worldwide.I have noticed, once again, that many laboratories used interactivity to attract and engage the visitors. We could see on the stand different alternatives of voting system like touch screens or interactive terminals. We could see, for example on the Abraxis stand, that the visitors were able to respond during the day, at QCM with voting keypads.GlaxoSmithKline Oncology laboratory has also used more than 800 audience response system to involve the participants during their symposium called "Lapatinib in ErbB2 (HER2

If you or someone you know is suffering from breast cancer there are some steps you can take to cope with this horrible disease. You are not alone so read a compilation of things you can do.Statistics show that over 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, but the good news is: Due to earlier detection and improved treatments, breast cancer deaths are declining.Breast cancer brings on many physical and emotional changes in women and is a fearful and burdensome experience. If you are one of the many women facing this dreaded disease or know someone who is facing breast cancer, here are ten ways that will hopefully make coping with it easier.1. Turn to the LordPray to the Lord for strength and courage. Keep your faith in him always. Find a special scripture and rea

The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Each breast is made of 15 to 20 lobes. Lobes contain many smaller lobules. Lobules contain groups of tiny glands that can produce milk. Milk flows from the lobules through thin tubes called ducts to the nipple. The nipple is in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between the lobules and ducts.Breast cancer incidence is much higher in industrialised Western countries, whether in Europe or North America, than in developing countries. North American women have the highest incidence of breast cancer in the world. Among women in the U.S., breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer). Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 (12.5%) lifetime chanc

When there is a suspicious palpable tumor or a breast tumor with a serious chance of malignancy, without having performed an FNA, or when having performed a PNA , but there is no definitive diagnosis, then the patient must be taken to the OR and to have the tumor removed under general anaesthesia, and sent it for histology while the patient is still under anaesthesia.This procedure is called quick biopsy, because the removed part is examined immediately by a pathologist under the microscope after freezing it to -200C for one minute in order to cut it into small slices.While the surgeon is waiting in the OR for the results. In case of cancer, the surgeon proceeds with the necessary procedure, which has been previously agreed to by the patient. If the result is negative, the patient may retu

Once the tumor is asleep, it gives the immune system a chance to launch an attack and destroy what's left of it. You induce a terminal sleep and then the immune system just gobbles up the tumors.Thousands of women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease affects one in nine women at some point in their lives.Treatment normally consists of surgery to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to kill off and remaining cells. Around 60 percent of women have tumors that thrive on the female hormone estrogen. These patients are often treated with estrogen - blocking drugs to prevent the hormone feeding the tumor and so helping it to grow. Tamoxifen is the best known of these. But for the remaining 40 percent of breast cancer patients, hormone - blocking drugs are

Significant progress in mammography technology continues to help physicians diagnose breast cancer in its earlier stages. When coupled with new treatment options, early diagnosis through mammography screening can significantly improve a woman's chances of survival. That's good news because in the United States more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed each year.Mammography screening is the single most effective method of early detection. That's why an annual mammogram is recommended for women over 40. A clinical breast examination by a health care professional should also be done on a regular basis. Additionally, women can take charge of their own breast health by understanding their personal risks of the disease, performing a breast self-exam every month and repo

More than a quarter of breast cancer patients who had an MRI examination before their initial surgical treatment had their treatment change, according to a study out of Yale University School of Medicine. The study included 110 who had an MRI examination before treatment and 374 who did not undergo an MRI examination. "MRI prompted biopsy of 70 sites in 44 patients, said Carol Lee, MD, an author

More than 215,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. For many of them, surgery to remove the tumor is just the first step in the battle against the disease, often followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy. After that, these women may need to decide with their doctor whether to have "adjuvant therapy"-medication to help prevent their cancer from coming back.When a woman's breast cancer does come back or spreads to other parts of the body, she may be at greater risk of dying from the disease. Women whose breast cancer is detected in the nearby lymph nodes at diagnosis and those who receive chemotherapy after surgery are considered to be at increased risk for breast cancer recurrence.Postmenopausal women whose early-stage breast cancer is hormone-sensitive have a new option as

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Do you see why I love Kylie Minogue ? She’s not only a beautiful singer, but also a beautiful person. Today, for the very first time ever, she opened up to Ellen DeGeneres to help other women elsewhere with a shocking revelation … about breast cancer early detection. Kylie for the first time admits that an initial doctor [...]

Singer says she was given clean bill of health before embarking on tour Kylie Minogue has revealed that doctors initially failed to spot that she had breast cancer. The singer says she was given a clean bill of health when she went for a check-up before embarking on her Showgirl tour, which had to be cut short when a second opinion revealed she was suffering from the disease. Kylie, 39, says

Tisha Goddard, the daytime TV presenter, has been diagnosed with breast cancer according to reports today. The disease was detected three weeks ago during a routine mammogram.  A lump was removed along with lymph nodes for biopsy and cancer was found in one of the nodes. Trisha, a 50-year-old mother of two, will now have a second [...]

(HealthDay News) -- In the decades following World War II, both breast cancer rates and the use of synthetic chemicals soared in the United States -- and a new report contends there's a strong...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Postdoctoral positions are immediately available to study breast cancer metastasis at the Sealy Center for Cancer Cell Biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Individuals with...

Lillie Shockney was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 38 years-old and found little to feel happy about when she found herself in this situation. Today, as the administrative director of the Breast Center and a University Distinguished Service assistant professor in the Hopkins School of Medicine, Shockney empowers women who find themselves in a similar condition.One of the core people responsible for the law that made it mandatory for health insurers to include breast reconstruction surgery, Shockney works hard to keep the women that she helps fight breast cancer positive about their condition. She informs them about the procedure that can help them get a slimmed down waist along with a new breast after a mastectomy. Reconstructive surgery after breast cancer has improved consid

The terrible long wait is over and the bad news has been delivered-you have breast cancer. Now what, are you going to die? What happens next? There are literally dozens of questions and fears bouncing around in your head and you might be frozen with fear. Remember that you are not alone and that literally thousands of other women have already dealt with this terrible disease and survived to live many long and productive years. The road to getting better is a long one that you must endure, but it is not one that you will travel alone. Your family, friends, and doctors will be there to help you and do not be afraid to reach out and ask for help. You are not weak or helpless, you are sick and people want to help but they just do not know how-so be ready to ask!Work with your doctor to

There are two new reports by cancer prevention specialists at Moores Cancer Center, Univsrsity of California, suggest that vitamin D in new prescriptions may prevent up to one half of all cases of breast cancer.The study is published online in the current issue of The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It pooled data from two earlier studies by the Harvard Nurses Health Study and the St. George’s Hospital Study that alleged that people with the highest levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D, had the lowest incidences of breast cancer.The research was based on 1,760 cases of individuals in the two studies and divided them into five equal groups, from the lowest 25(OH)D at less than 13 nanograms per milliliter, to the highest group with 52 nanograms per milliliter."The

Can you imagine being forced to leave the hospital the same day, or even the day after, a mastectomy? Drainage tubes attached, pain barely controlled, risk of infection high, uncertain about the future?Please sign this petition, in support of the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. This act will ensure patients have 48 hours in the hospital after their surgeries.

The set of advances in the treatment of breast cancer, step by step, is advancing our position in the battle against breast cancer. Cancer is curable and in many cases, but the reality is that, rather than being a disease, is a conglomeration of several different diseases, treatment and prognosis are very different. The following comments [...]

Everyone has heard of the health benefits associated with drinking red wine. While red wine can offer some benefits for the heart, there is little research on alcohol in the risk of breast cancer.Although there is no direct evidence linking the two, the current knowledge about the effects of alcohol has the potential to increase the risk of breast cancer. By nature, alcohol reduces blood levels of folic acid. Folic acid is a B vitamin that fight against breast cancer. Folic acid is a real reduction of concern for women who drink a lot, because it could dramatically increase their risk of breast cancer.There are a variety of ways in which folic acid can be replenished to combat the effects of alcohol. An obvious solution is to take a multivitamin tablet or folic acid. In addition, there are

Where the disease has not metastasized, the five-year survival rate for women suffering from breast cancer is about 86%. That percentage means that 86% of women who develop breast cancer live for at least five years after diagnosis. The good news is that depending on the stage it is discovered, the survival rate can be even higher than the overall average.As with most cancers, breast cancer, develops in stages. A standard classification of letters and numbers is used to describe the stages - T, N and M and 0-IV. The alphabet T denotes the size of the tumor while alphabet N denotes that it has spread to the lymph nodes and the alphabet M means distant metastasis. When a primary tumor spreads to another area/s and forms more tumors, it has metastasized.When a tumor cannot be assessed, it is

Breast cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer of the breast tissue, which can occur in both women and men. Breast cancer may be one of the oldest known forms of cancer tumors in humans.Worldwide, breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer). Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. Today, breast cancer, like other forms of cancer, is considered to be a result of damage to DNA. How this mechanism may occur comes from several known or hypothesized factors (such as exposure to ionizing radiation, or viral mut

In the battle against breast cancer, patients are increasingly prescribed oral medications, such as hormonal therapy, to limit the risk of disease recurrence. Research has indicated that patients should stay on these drugs for five years to gain maximum benefits.But recently, the healthcare community has started to ask a question once limited to managing common colds, not cancer: Do breast cancer patients take their medications as prescribed?According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year in the U.S. Of those, approximately 100,000 have cancer types that are likely to respond to hormonal therapy. Taking the therapy as prescribed for the full five years can reduce their risk of recurrence.Easier Said than DoneBased on findings

Invasive lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules) and then invades surrounding tissues. About 20,000 women are diagnosed with this type of breast cancer each year in the United States. Invasive lobular carcinoma makes up about 15 percent to 20 percent of all breast cancers. Compared to [...]

Breast cancer risk for binge drinkers By OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT London: Middle-aged women who regularly drink large glasses of wine are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to a warning by the Labour government. The health ministry has issued a warning to women in middle age who drink more than government guideline levels that they are 50 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer. The £10-million advertising campaign will feature stark warnings to women, who drink alcohol to excess, about the damage they are doing to their health. The department of health has warned that women use large glasses to drink wine or alcohol and thus underestimate how much alcohol they have actually consumed. Stronger wine, varying from 9 per cent to 13 per cent, and larger glasses

Despite all the 'noise' about breast cancer being one of the worst killers of women in the world today, it is annoying that most women still do not take active steps towards protecting themselves from this dreaded condition. Although, the increasing prevalence of breast cancer and perhaps other cancerous conditions has been linked to environmental factors such as the increasing levels of radiation and chemicals released into the air, water, soil and food that we consume in the civilized world; or to genetic and hereditary factors, the role of other self imposed factors cannot be ignored.There are a lot of things every woman can do individually or collectively, to prevent breast cancer. Poor lifestyle choices, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise or ingestion

Real Life took it's toll this week, so I couldn't post in the last couple days. But I'm back, with some juicy news. The lovely girls at FragDolls UK will be attempting this saturday to break the record for "Longest Continuous Play of an FPS”, but the loveliest thing is that they're doing it to sponsor a noble cause: Breakthrough Breast Cancer.As it's always a nice thing to see gamers getting together to do something this good, I've been more than happy to contribute, and I encourage you to do the same. Every little eurocent, cent and penny can make a difference. Also, If you have your own blog, please give the story some visibility, so that the most gamers as possible will know about it.You can learn more about the story (alongside with the direct link to donate) on Jam's own blog at F

It was reported today that Dame Maggie Smith has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The double-Oscar winning actress has apparently had a tumour removed and has completed a course of chemotherapy and was described by friends as “typically brave and understated.  The last thing she wants to do  is make a fuss about it.” The 73 year [...]

Among all the types of cancer, breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed in the world today. But compared to other cancer types that are not as frequently diagnosed, fewer people have actually died because of it. This means that there are more breast cancer survivors than the other types of cancer because most of them were given the proper diagnosis of the breast cancer that they had, allowing them to know and obtain the most viable treatment possible. Here are some things that you should know regarding breast cancer diagnosis.Invasive or non-invasiveNon-invasive breast cancer is the type where the cancer cells remain in the part of the body where it originated, whether in the duct or lobule. Invasive breast cancer is that which has passed through the walls of the place of orig

When one talks of breast cancer and treatment, the secondary question is its survival rate. Survival rates give patients an idea of the extent of their cancer as well as the treatments that are available to them. We often hear of five-year survival rates for each stage of breast cancer, but what exactly is breast cancer survival rate?Breast cancer survival can be described in the following ways: - Period of time : 5 or 10 years, that a woman lives after diagnosis - Risk of reoccurrence - Risk of death when compared to others with the same illnessThe first is the more popular method. Since the survival rate is commonly categorized according to stages, some points about the stages of breast cancer first.Stage 0 cancer is the non-invasive type. Cancer cells remain within the walls of the plac

In the last 5 years, there has been a growing interest focused on breast cancer prevention and breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the EU, and more than 211000 additional diagnoses are made each year. Breast cancer is the 2 nd leading cancer among women in the world and the leading cause of cancer death. While women have the highest Caucasian risk factors for breast cancer, BlackAfrican women are more likely to die of breast cancer. There are several steps that women can achieve in his life to promote healthy breasts, including lifestyle changes and dietary supplements. It is crucial for people to familiarise themselves with their risk factors for breast cancer, so that they can take appropriate prevention measures.Among those at greatest risk for

Overweight women have worse breast cancer: study Fri Mar 14, 11:41 AM ET Breast cancer patients who are overweight have more aggressive disease and are likely to die sooner, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. A dangerous type of breast cancer, known as inflammatory breast cancer, was seen in 45 percent of obese patients, compared with 30 percent [...]

After all, we are young - in our early 30s. Breast cancer is something that happens to older women - not young, healthy, active women.Naturally, my disbelief was irrelevant. Not only that, the cancer was growing very rapidly: we learned a few days after the initial diagnosis that has spread to his liver.I cried and I cried as I had not addressed in decades of work from home on the day she called to tell me the cancer was in her liver. Breast cancer is one thing, but liver cancer seemed so terrible, so insurmountable.I calmed me down with some deep as I neared the house, my eyes dry, and put on a brave smile to face with my wife.Once together, we were both surprisingly strong. Assustado, but decided to embark on this path with a positive attitude to get to the other side all and still toget

“Pink Ribbon Turtle 4Q” Project 2008 Jena Tuntas/Gretchen Coats          The “Pink Ribbon Turtles” are a fundraising project that Jena has done in her hometown of Cocoa Beach, Florida for the past 3 years.  All donations go to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.  She does this in memory of her mother who passed with Breast Cancer in August 2000; and in honor and memory of all those touched by this disease. “I was very excited when I found out that “Beadwork” Magazine was going to have a short piece about my “Pink Ribbon Turtles” in their April/May 2008 issue.  I was even more excited when I received an email from Gretchen Coats, fellow beader and turtle lover.  She had already read the piec

Steve Tokar Among women 65 and older, wealthy women in poor health are more likely to receive screening mammography for breast cancer even when they are unlikely to benefit from the test, while poor women in good health are less likely to receive screening mammography even when they are likely to benefit. The results are in a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. All

When your mother told you to eat your vegetables it appears that maternal wisdom had a scientific basis. Researchers with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Shanghai Cancer Institute in China have discovered a possible link between a diet rich in certain vegetables and a decreased risk for breast cancer. The study appears in the March issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Corresponding author Jay Fowke, Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt-Ingram, said 3,035 women diagnosed with breast cancer were identified through the Shanghai Cancer Registry. They were closely matched with 3,037 women randomly chosen from the general population there. The women filled out questionnaires about their diet, including consumption of cruciferous vegetables like Chinese cabb

Breast cancer was consuming my life, when one day, I received a phone call from a girlfriend who was in a process of getting divorced from her husband after 30 years of marriage. After listening to her complaints for 30 minutes, she declared, “I will never forgive him” for this, “I will never forgive him” [...]

We tend to convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another, get a new job, get a new house, etc, etc, etc. Then, we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough and we will be more content when they are. The truth is, there is no [...]

Having been diagnosed with breast cancer can be a scary time in a woman’s life. It is important for a woman to know her options when it comes to deciding on the type of surgery and treatments needed to treat the cancer. More: continued here

Broccoli, garlic, tomatoes and flaxseed and green tea are superfoods which contain cancer fighting compounds. Find out how increasing your daily intake of these foods may help to reduce your risk of breast cancer. More: continued here

Breast cancer is the number one disease that women in the United States fear the most, and for compelling reasons. It is the leading cause of death among women between 40 and 55 years of age and is the second overall cause of death among women (exceeded only by lung cancer). Unfortunately, it [...]

This article explains what the most common kinds of symptoms a woman is likely to experience when suffering from breast cancer. Today because breast cancer is actually being diagnosed in its early stages of development, more and more women are now actually surviving this once deadly disease. More: continued here

You probably ask yourselves, how could breast cancer be a blessing in disguise? Actually, there is a simple answer to that question. Since I believe that everything that happens to us, there is a lesson we have to learn from it. More: continued here

Today Susan told me that she got breast cancer again. She has only been out of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for ten months. The tumor is back again. It breaks my heart to hear that. I know she has a five year old daughter. More: continued here

Breast cancer and mastectomy can be detrimental to any women who experienced it. Breast cancer is a life changing experience as well. Accepting it and adapting it to your every day life, is even harder. More: continued here

When you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you wonder what treatment options are available and how they work. First of all, there are many different factors that play a role so that treatment varies from person to person. What stage does the tumor have, the persons age and menopausal status are just a few [...]

Many researchers believe that breast cancer and alcohol have a direct relation to each other. But just how much does the amount of alcohol you consume affect your risk of breast cancer? More: continued here

As with humans, beloved household pets can also develop cancer in the breast tissue - known in animals as mammary cancer. In fact, cancer is the No. 1 natural cause of death in older pets. But with a little know-how, animal owners can help catch tumors before they become deadly. More: continued here

Breast cancer attacks one in eight women. It is a cancerous tumor, firm lump that “never” goes away. It is usually pain free. The vast majority of breast lumps are not cancerous. Diet and herbs play a big part in the build up and breakdown of tumors, cancer; as everything builds up and breaks down, [...]

Breast cancer can be created through our subconscious mind. It has been proven over the last 50 years through many studies and reports that the subconscious mind is able to absorb information that the conscious mind is not focusing on. In fact, in many cases, it can absorb more when it does [...]

Breast cancer is a problem that touches us all. Developments and studies made by breast cancer associations and government agencies are made known to the public through breast cancer news. This is an effective way to keep abreast of the discoveries and advances made in this field. More: continued here

One of them was the power of a smile and its effect on my life. Whenever I found myself needing to break away from my feelings of worry, sadness, fear, doubt, anger, hurt or any negative emotions, I always knew that it’s time just to STOP what I was thinking about for a moment and [...]

Breast cancer is a problem that touches us all. Breast cancer is one disease that millions of women in the world have suffered. Although many have died, many have likewise survived. Some have continued to live happy, normal lives. These are women who have received breast cancer support. More: continued here

Breast cancer is a problem that touches us all. Every woman and man is at risk of getting breast cancer. There is no means to prevent it other than to reduce the risk factors. Risk factors such as obesity, lack of exercise and increase alcohol intake are to be focused on. More: continued here [...]

When I had my breast cancer I was totally alone. I craved for love, for human touch, instead of sterile and cold hospital rooms. I needed to be connected to something stable to keep me going. I knew that everyone is part of the Planet Earth and connected with the animal and plant kingdoms, as [...]

By now I am sure there are few among us whose lives haven’t been touched by the affliction of Breast Cancer. Whether it’s a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor virtually everyone’s network circle includes someone who is suffering or has suffered from this pervasive disease. More: continued here

Current statistics report that one woman in nine will get breast cancer in her lifetime. This does not mean that a 30-year-old woman is at high risk of developing breast cancer at that point in her life, but rather that she has a one-in-nine chance of developing the condition at some point in her life. [...]

While not commonly asked, one of the first questions a potential breast augmentation should ask is…does the breast implant interfere with being able to detect breast cancer? Since breast cancer in the United States affects one in 11 women during their lifetime, this is a fairly important question. As breast augmentation procedures continue to be [...]

My treatments are every two weeks - in between I am supposed to climb back out of the hole and try to make myself strong for the next time when they are going to knock me down again. The first treatment was 10 days ago. Every day seems to center around either killing part of [...]