Breast Cancer Treatment: Coping With A Mastectomy (27 Apr 2006)
As women, especially American women, much of our femininity is centered on our breasts. No matter where you look, there are pictures, billboards, commercials, television shows, and movies with women with these beautiful breasts and ample cleavage...
Living With Chemotherapy: Tips From A Survivor (08 Oct 2005)
Chemotherapy is a word that strikes fear into most of our hearts. We've seen the movies and heard such horrible stories about undergoing this difficult treatment for a disease that could very well kill us. I underwent chemo for breast cancer and...
Breast Cancer Myths (27 Sep 2005)
Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, yet, did you know that men can also be affected by it? It is not solely a disease that women can get, although it is less likely, men are still at risk as well. This fact may startle ...
Eating to Avoid Breast Cancer (02 Feb 2006)
Breast cancers tend to be seen as a completely feminine affair but the truth is, men too are at risk, albeit very rarely, of developing breast cancer. Despite medical advances several things are still not clear about breast cancer and in most suf...
Go Bra-Less and be Free from Breast Cancer (11 Nov 2005)
The increasing rate of breast cancer has changed so many things about how an average lady should dress, eat or live. It is estimated that every two minutes someone is diagnosed with breast cancer and every thirteen minutes some dies as a result o...
Tips For Preventing Breast Cancer. (29 Jan 2006)
There is so much awful news and information out there about breast cancer. These days it seems that every magazine, newspaper, radio show, and piece of mail has a headline declaring that every woman's risk of developing breast cancer is increasing...
Breast Cancer; Facts and Figures (03 Jan 2006)
It would not be surprising, therefore, that any ailment or condition that endangers the look, health and functionality of this vital body part would be a real source of worry to every lady.
Breast cancer, despite all medical and technologica...
How Women Can Protect Themselves From Getting Breast Cancer (05 Nov 2005)
Chances are you know someone - a family member, colleague, or friend who has been affected by cancer. You'll want to learn more about prevention especially if you have a history of cancer in your family. There are over two hundred different types ...
Breast Cancer Treatment: Conventional Treatment Methods (20 Mar 2006)
Your team of doctors will make treatment recommendations based on the stage of your cancer. Your standard treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy. If you have been diagnosed with DCIS or LCIS, your stage...
Breast Cancer: Battleground Stories (19 Nov 2005)
A slip of paper with the information below was handed to me by one of the brave women I had the pleasure of knowing during the meeting of a local support group. She said, "Whatever you do, make sure at least one person reads it."
"Of all...
Diagnosing Breast Cancer (29 Sep 2005)
As the number one cancer affecting women in the United States, breast cancer is getting a lot of attention. Studies show that the earlier breast cancer is detected the better chance a woman has of beating it. Learning the warning signs and sympt...
Breast Cancer Treatments (13 May 2006)
In this article I am going to cover options for treating breast cancer, once it has been diagnosed.
Unlike years ago when options for treatment were few and not very effective, today there are many options for treating breast cancer, many wi...
Breast Cancer IS Preventable (02 Apr 2006)
Let me start off by saying that breast cancer is NOT a death sentence anymore. If detected early it can be treated and the patient can enjoy a full recovery and a long life afterwards.
In this particular article I am going to cover preventio...
Antiperspirant and Breast Cancer: Linked? (04 Feb 2006)
The information below is taken from the FDA newsletter that I receive:
"FDA is aware of concerns that antiperspirant use -- in conjunction with underarm shaving -- may be associated with increased risk of developing breast cancer. FDA contin...
Bras Do Not Cause Breast Cancer (12 Dec 2005)
Women should continue to wear bras if they want to because there is no evidence whatever to associate bras with breast cancer. This theory was developed by Syd Singer and Soma Grismaijer who wrote a book called Dressed to Kill, claiming that bras ...
Recognize Breast Cancer Symptoms (24 Jan 2006)
The figures concerning breast cancer are alarming. One woman in every nine will get breast cancer at some point in her life. There are more than 212,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the USA each year. In Canada the figure is about 20,500, A...
Bras and Breast Cancer--Are You Dressed to Kill? (21 Feb 2006)
Breast cancer is a cultural phenomenon. The incidence of breast cancer is dramatically increased only in cultures that wear bras. How could this be?
How the Seasons of God Helped Me Overcome Having Breast Cancer (03 Feb 2006)
Heal Cancer!!!!! Pray for a Breast Cancer Healing Prayer
Overcoming Breast Cancer with the Season's of God
How I accepted the feelings and emotions of having Breast Cancer
My husband and I go to a wonderful ...
Breast Cancer: A Survival Guide for Husbands (24 Apr 2006)
Husbands: 10 Ways to be there when your wife has breast cancer
Breast cancer is a life and relationship threatening trauma. Peter J. Flierl, M.S.W., offers insights and common sense for husbands of patients with breast cancer
When we ...
Nutrition for Breast Cancer (07 May 2006)
Breast cancer is very rare in men, it mainly affects women. It is not hereditary but certain factors are linked with developing breast cancer. They are, the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer is increased by being overweight, the use of hormone ...
