In 2022, about 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide, and 670,000 died. Earlier, cases of breast cancer were usually reported in women above 50. However, there is now a rise in breast cancer among women in their 20s and 30s. General recommendations for when women should start breast cancer screening: The reason why more women younger than 50 are … [Read more...]
Pregnancy & Breast Cancer: Know It All
Pregnant women can, and do, develop breast cancer. Prompt diagnosis and therapy are just as important in this population as in the population at large. Very few pregnant women are diagnosed with breast cancer. But because more women are choosing to have children later in life, and because the risk of breast cancer increases as women age, there may be more cases in the future. … [Read more...]
What Is Breast Cancer?
The Breast and Breast Cancer Types of Breast Cancer The importance of Early Life in Breast Cancer Risk Risk Factors associated with breast cancer Symptoms associated with Breast Cancer Detecting Breast Cancer Grading of breast cancer Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Things to Consider During and After Treatment Disease Management Reducing Your Risk of … [Read more...]
Estrogen-positive Breast Cancer: Foods to Avoid
Not all breast cancers are the same. Once you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor will review your pathology report and the results of any imaging tests to understand the specifics of your tumor. One of these types is Estrogen receptor (ER) positive. Breast cancers are sensitive to your body's naturally occurring female hormones — estrogen and progesterone. … [Read more...]
What to do if you find a breast lump. Answered!
To begin with, don’t panic if you find a lump or change in your breast. It is common for women of all ages to find lumps and bumps in their breasts. The majority will turn out to be benign. Breast lumps happen for many reasons. Lumps can be hard, smooth, soft, or round. Most of the time, a breast lump doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. There are a number of possible causes … [Read more...]
Intimacy after Breast Cancer Surgery
Sex, sexuality, and intimacy are important issues for people who have undergone breast cancer surgery and need to be addressed. Studies have reported that sexuality and intimacy have been shown to help people face cancer by helping them deal with feelings of distress, and when going through treatment. Losing a breast can be very distressing. Surgery for breast cancer can … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Take Your Health and Wellness Into Your Own Hands
Have you put your health on the back burner recently? It’s time to change that. Taking care of your body and mind means a lower risk for developing certain life-threatening illnesses. It means a better quality of life. You’ll also see improvements in your mood and self-esteem. When it comes to health, you do, therefore you are. Here are five ways you can take back control … [Read more...]
World Cancer Day: Inspiring Quotes by Cancer Survivors
Cancer is a disease that affects most of us at some point in our lives—whether it be our own diagnosis or that of a loved one. Created in 2000 to be held every February 4, World Cancer Day is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to face one of our greatest challenges. 2021 Campaign theme is: "I Am and I Will". It shows us that our … [Read more...]
HRT: Am I the Right Person to Opt for It?
Dr. Louise Newson, a GP (family practitioner) and menopause specialist. You may think you’re too young, too old, your symptoms aren’t bad enough, you don’t like the sound of the risks, or you have a medical condition that probably means taking HRT is not a good idea for you. These are all common reasons why women steer clear of HRT – but what does the evidence … [Read more...]
The KISS Exercise Method Ideal for Cancer Patients
Research by American Cancer Society supports the idea that KISS exercise is a key component to ensuring a cancer survivor live the best possible life. Clinical evidence has established that exercise is beneficial for prevention, pre-habitation and treatment Basic Guidelines for KISS The KISS method, including four primary components—kinesiology, interview, … [Read more...]
10 Communication Skills To Help Your Loved Ones Cope with Breast Cancer
When any serious issue falls on a family like cancer or breast cancer the entire family life, roles and responsibilities are bound to change. The female detected with cancer often needs to focus on treatment and recovery and may not have time or energy to run the household or go out to work. This may affect roles within the family as wage earners, homemakers, child caregivers, … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer: Can Fruits & Vegetable Intake Help Fight It?
Women who eat 5.5 servings of fruit and veg a day, or more, are less likely to develop breast cancer than those who eat fewer than 2.5 servings. According to breastcancer.org "Daily diet pattern is partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers. Researches have shown that getting the nutrients you need from a variety of foods, especially fruits, vegetables, … [Read more...]
Can CBD Help Your Breast Cancer?
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and is something that no one should ever have to go through alone. About 1 in 8 women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but if detected and treated early enough, can be curable and easily treated into remission. Treatments Cancer treatments are reputedly extremely invasive and … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness – Benefits and types of exercise a patient can do?
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that usually occur in women over the age of 50 (1). Some of the reasons are poor nutrition and physical inactivity, while it looks like women with a first – degree relative, those who started their period quite young before the age of 12, those who got pregnant after the age of 35 and those who reached the menopause at the age of … [Read more...]
Breast cancer survivor loses 80 pounds using weight-loss app Lose It!
Today we share with you Sherry Briggs’ inspirational story. In 2014, the Ohio mom was diagnosed with breast cancer with no significant family history; her only risk factor was being overweight - weighing 228 pounds at the time. After undergoing cancer surgery, weeks of radiation treatment, and numerous doctor visits; she began to feel as if she lost control of her life and her … [Read more...]
Updated Guidelines On Using Radiation Therapy After Mastectomy
Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is a highly targeted and highly effective way to destroy cancer cells in the breast that may stick around after surgery. Despite what many people fear, radiation therapy is relatively easy to tolerate and its side effects are limited to the treated area. The deciding factors on which women should be prescribed radiation after mastectomy has … [Read more...]
