Category: Breast Health

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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Mammograms play a key role in the early detection of breast cancer and can save lives. However, breast cancer screening comes with drawbacks such as false positives and unnecessary biopsies. One much debated question is when women should start getting a mammogram and how often they should get screened. Two expert groups – the American …

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Every woman needs to know and understand her risk of breast cancer as this could be the key to managing this risk and staying healthy.  The best way to learn about this disease and understand your risks is to talk to a qualified physician. Here are some key questions to ask your doctor that can …

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The right blend of exercise and diet is necessary to maintain your health. When it comes to breast health, knowing about the diet dos and don’ts can really have an impact on how effectively you can manage or fight diseases such as cancer. Here are some dietary tips for optimal breast health. Dietary Dos – …

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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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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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An important screening tool, mammography involves the use of an x-ray machine to diagnose breast diseases such as cancer. A mammogram makes diagnosis possible at an early stage, even before a cancerous tumor is felt. Early detection is crucial to prevent the spread of the disease, or at least, minimize its progression. Every woman needs …

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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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