The Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
Posted on August 28, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Often fatal when not detected at an early stage, breast cancer is the most common disease that women, of all ages, especially younger ones, fall prey to. Caused due to growth of cancerous cells, the disease is seriously harmful for women. In fact, it is detrimental to such an extent that in severe conditions women are forced to undergo a surgery called mastectomy. This procedure removes the breast, affected with the cancerous growth, in order to prevent the disease from spreading. This is not only a painful but also a traumatic experience for them.
Heterogeneous in nature, the illness spreads in… Continue reading
Read More..>>Breast Cancer Awareness Debate
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Breast cancer is more known as a chronic health problem over the last 50 years. It affects every one woman out of eight during their lifetime. When the cells develop in breast tissues it is called breast cancer.
Ductal carcinoma is common type of breast cancer, which develops in the duct cells. Cancer of the lobes or lobules is known as lobular carcinoma and it develops in both breasts. When breast becomes swollen, warm, and red, it is known as inflammatory breast cancer.
Something that increases possibility of developing a disease in a person is known as risk factor; something that decreases… Continue reading
Read More..>>Must Know Breast Cancer Awareness - Symptoms and Facts
Posted on July 11, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in this country, affecting one in nine women at some time in their life. Women with a mother or sister who has had breast cancer are also likely to be more aware of the disease, making delays in seeking treatment unlikely.
As well as genetics, other risk factors such as obesity and hormone replacement therapy probably play a role in the incidence and outcome of breast cancer.
Women aged over 70 years are also entitled to screening, but must request it when their appointment is due.
Women who have taken female hormone preparations for… Continue reading
Read More..>>Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Posted on May 31, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | 5 Comments
Inflammatory breast cancer, known only by some doctors and men and women who have been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer, are aware of its existence.
As any woman who is knowledgeable about how to check for breast cancer will tell you, they check regularly for lumps. That is what we have been told to do. That, and getting annual mammogram scans.
But IBC is amongst us, and has been for quite awhile. It is a rare type of breast cancer, and the need for knowledge on this issue should be highly publicized. Because by the time a woman, and in… Continue reading
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Posted on May 18, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
When Kellie May returned to work at North West Middle School last fall, she hoped the routine familiarity of her seventh grade health class would bring an end to the chaotic summer she endured.
After 13 years as an educator and as a mother of two sons with special needs, May has seen her fair share of disorder. But after classes let out last spring, 35-year-old May began an aggressive chemotherapy regiment and underwent several surgeries to treat breast cancer.
Her return to the classroom was a momentous personal victory, and one that has helped a community of other breast cancer survivors… Continue reading
Read More..>>Breast Cancer Facts
Posted on May 5, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Here are some well known facts about breast cancer. It is highly likely that your doctor is only aware of a few of these facts.
