Tag: Cancer

According to official statistics, 12% of women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. It is expected that, in 2016, there will be about 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer, along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. Various organizations across the country continually conduct campaigns …

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Even thinking about the possibility of having breast cancer can be frightening, but every woman needs to face up to facts, be proactive and take conscious control of her life. Thinking and acting ahead using foresight is the best strategy in the battle against breast cancer. As all women are at risk for breast cancer, …

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There are foods that can trigger or worsen certain ailments. The positive impact of a Mediterranean diet on heart, brain and overall health is no secret. The traditional Mediterranean diet incorporates fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts, olive oil, fish and poultry, and herbs and spices (instead of salt to flavor foods). It …

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is linked to breast implant surgery in that the FDA considers it an effective method of detecting silent rupture of silicone gel-filled breast implants. The FDA recommends that women with silicone gel implants get MRI scans done to detect silent rupture three years after receiving the implant and every two years …

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Everybody knows about the role of moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis in maintaining good health. While many studies have reported on the link between cancer prevention and physical activity, none have attempted to explore the link between sitting time and cancer risk. Medical News Today recently reported on a study which …

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Cancer claims many lives each year. The fear about getting cancer has led to many myths about the disease, both among people who are affected and those who are not. Knowing the truth is important to avoid needless worry and take the right steps to prevent occurrence or manage the condition. Here, we take a …

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Breast cancer is a common cancer among American women, next to only skin cancer. Awareness campaigns have done a lot to throw light on the disease, helping women to take informed decisions about their health. However, there are still a lot of myths floating around and some of them are quite misleading. Knowing the facts …

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A new study on breast cancer survivors has found that this group had more of a chance to gain weight at a higher rate than their cancer-free peers. The report says that cancer survivors with a family history of the disease, including those who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, gained more weight than cancer-free …

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In the United States, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. Colorectal screening tests help detect precancerous polyps and helps save lives. However, as with other chronic medical conditions, the focus is on prevention. Now, a new dietary study says that a vegetarian diet could help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer …

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Recent research by the charity Cancer Research UK revealed that obese women have a 40 percent higher risk of developing cancer than thinner women. Obesity is characterized by excess body fat and is linked to health risks such as diabetes, heart disease, and other medical conditions caused by metabolic syndrome. The researchers found that about …

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