Tag: Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2023. Breast cancer occurs when the breast’s cells grow out of control. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts or lobules, and can spread to …

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In the US, breast cancer affects more women than any other type of cancer. It accounts for 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new cases of cancer in women each year. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 American women may eventually get invasive breast cancer (about 13%) in the upcoming year. …

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Every year, October is observed as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)” in the United States. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), this annual campaign aims to generate widespread awareness about the impact of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The campaign offers a unique platform to spread word about the importance of …

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Regarded as the most common cancers in women, breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women in the United States. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors that contribute to breast cancer is important. The outlook for breast cancer is very good with early detection and effective therapy options. Early detection of disease can improve survival …

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This blog is a continuation of our previous blog wherein we discussed the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and treatment options for the disease. A diagnosis of breast cancer has a huge physical and emotional impact. Making certain adjustments in your lifestyle is necessary to deal with the changes physically and mentally. The physical changes …

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Breast cancer is common cancer among women. About one in eight US women are expected to develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime and approximately 287,850 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022,according to breatcancer.org. With early detection and effective therapy options, the outlook for breast cancer is very good. Early detection …

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Many women desire to have rounder and fuller breasts and they invest in breast augmentation surgery to achieve the same. But they often do not care for their breasts. It is important to take good care of your breasts to avoid the risk of breast cancer. Breast care is as important as skin care regardless …

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Not only older adults, those with serious health conditions such as breast cancer are also at a higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19.  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. According to BREASTCANCER.org, for women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than …

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Breast cancer occurs when breast cells grow abnormally. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in the US after skin cancer. There are different types of breast cancer based on the particular cells in the breast that are affected. Nearly all breast cancers are carcinomas, or tumors that start in the epithelial cells lining the …

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. Detecting breast cancer early and getting treatment at the right time are the most crucial strategies to prevent deaths from this disease. There are methods to detect breast cancer early, when it is small and has not spread. When the disease is detected in an …

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