Knowing the Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Posted on January 29, 2009 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Inflammatory breast cancer is an accelerated type of breast cancer that is typically not identified by mammogram or ultrasound.
It is an uncommon cancer, accounting for just about 1% - 3% of all breast cancers. It leads to the breast to seem swollen and inflamed. The inflammation takes place since the cancer cells blockade the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast. This leads to an obstruction in lymph flow causing the reddened, inflamed look to the breast.
A number of women who suffer inflammatory breast cancer might stay behind undiagnosed for extensive times, even while observing their doctor to find… Continue reading
Read More..>>A Brief Introduction to the Mysterious World of Breast Cancer
Posted on January 21, 2009 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
Breast cancer is the commonest form of cancer in women and, after lung cancer, it is the second major cause of cancer death among females. In 2004 no fewer than 186,770 new breast cancer cases were reported according to the American Cancer Society and this figure would seem to be going up on a yearly basis.
It should also be noted that breast cancer is not confined only to women and that some more than 1,800 men were also diagnosed with the disease in 2004 and 362 men died of breast cancer in the same year.
Women’s breasts are complex structures consisting… Continue reading
Read More..>>Studies Link Obesity and Breast Cancer
Posted on December 11, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
In case you needed more of a reason to keep an eye on your weight, recent research has found that, in general, obesity is linked to cancer. For obese women, especially those who have gone through menopause, this means an increased risk of breast cancer. Though experts can’t yet explain to us why the link is there, they are working hard to figure it all out.
What we do know is that the higher your Body Mass Index (BMI) the measurement of your weight against your height squared, the more chance you have of developing cancer. This was confirmed by an… Continue reading
Read More..>>Breast Cancer Signs - Subtle Evidence to Help in Pinpointing Breast Cancer
Posted on August 28, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime and early detection is critical for survival - which is why it’s critical that all women be aware of possible breast cancer signs and symptoms.
Read on to learn more about associated symptoms and breast cancer signs, along with information on how to watch out for them.
Lump
The majority of breast cancer cases (80%) are diagnosed after a person finds a lump in her own breast and makes an appointment with her doctor. Identifying a lump is usually the easiest and most direct way of detecting the disease.
Most women… Continue reading
Read More..>>What is the Deal With Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
Posted on August 28, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
So you’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. I know this can be difficult for you, that’s why I want to let you know that just because you have breast cancer or any other kind of cancer it doesn’t mean you’re going to pass away. You will definitely be OK because cancer kills some but those who learn to be strong will always survive.
So here is the 411. Yes it is an rare cancer to get but once you have these breast cancer cells it becomes very aggressive and hard to deal with. This is why it is so hard… 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
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