Can You Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

We hear it all the time?lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy,... Read More

Naural Self-Defense Against Breast Cancer - Learning to Cope Successfully with Organochlorine Pollut

What are organochlorines?Organochlorines are chemicals found in some herbicides and pesticides, in chlorine bleach and most chemical disinfectants, and many plastics, especially PVC (polyvinylchloride).Organochlorines are implicated in causing and promoting breast cancer because they mutate genes and they cause breast cells to become more receptive to a cancer-promoting chemical called... Read More

Breast Cancer The Cure

You have my permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.Breast Cancer The CureThere is no known cure for breast cancer. More than 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with... Read More

Antiperspirants And Breast Cancer

Most underarm antiperspirants contain as the active ingredient, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, as you will probably remember there has been controversy about Aluminium, since the 1950's when it was a popular metal used for making cooking pots, Saucepans and Fry Pans and that it could be one of the contributing factors to... Read More

Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families

Did you know that each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die? One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year.The above statistics are scary... Read More

Fourteen Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer

1. Increase your consumption of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.2. Avoid using any pesticides or chemical sprays in your home. Try to avoid new carpet.3. Avoid drinking tap water.4. Decrease alcohol consumption.5. Start an exercise program.6. Increase consumption of organic whole grains and fiber.7. Decrease meat, poultry and fish consumption.8.... Read More

The News You Dont Want To Hear: Youve Got Breast Cancer

For many people being told that they have cancer is one of the most stressful times in their lives. Just as we think we have everything under control, something comes along that can shatter even the strongest of wills.Out of the blue, in September 2002, Sara faced one of the... Read More

Victorious

There it is again. I muttered to myself, frustrated as I washed my arm. Every morning for five or six days in the fall of 2003, I noticed this rust-colored sticky stuff that appeared in both drips and smears on my left forearm and thigh. I had no idea where... Read More

Breast Cancer Statistics ? How Breast Cancer Survival Rates Increased 50%

Breast cancer statistics show that over 1.2 million persons will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year, according to the World Health Organization. For breast cancer and prevention, it has long been known that regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the likelihood of having breast cancer. What... Read More

The Insidiousness of Breast Cancer and Its Current Treatment

In our modern world, the benefits that today's manufacturing and agricultural activities have brought us is more than painfully offset by the damage to our personal health and wellness. During the course of our daily lives, we are continually exposed to common household products such as detergents, insulation, fabric treatments,... Read More

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Vitamin D deficiency linked to poorer breast cancer outcomes: study
The Canadian Press, TORONTO - 3 hours ago
TORONTO β€” Women who are deficient in vitamin D when diagnosed with breast cancer may have a poorer prognosis compared to those with optimal amounts of the ...
Breast cancer linked to Vitamin D deficiency Hindu
More Aggressive Breast Cancer Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency ABC News
Is Canada's geography a breast cancer risk? Globe and Mail
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Physical activity may prevent breast cancer
Times of India, India - 9 hours ago
A new study has found that women who engage in physical activity are 25 per cent less likely to develop breast cancer. However, researchers also discovered ...
Link Between Vitamin D Status And Breast Cancer Illuminated Science Daily (press release)
Exercise when young may cut breast cancer Los Angeles Times
Studies Examine Ultrasounds For Breast Cancer Detection, Teen ... Medical News Today (press release)
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GlxoSmithKline: Drug combo study shows positive result in treating ...
Forbes, NY - 2 hours ago
... data from a Phase III trial of the combination of two targeted agents, Tykerb and trastuzumab, in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. ...
Drug combo helps women with advanced breast cancer The Associated Press
Herceptin enhances Tykerb for breast cancer -study guardian.co.uk
GSK Announces Results of First Phase III Trial Evaluating Tykerb(R ... PR Newswire (press release)
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Victim of bungled breast cancer tests urges others to get second ...
The Canadian Press, TORONTO - 3 hours ago
TORONTO β€” For most women, there are few more terrifying words to hear than: "You have breast cancer." Unless, of course, it's being told the recommended ...
Poverty tops list of serious effects on a child's health Ottawa Citizen
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Mastectomies On The Rise And MRI Use May Explain Part Of The Trend ...
Science Daily (press release) - 1 hour ago
ScienceDaily (May 16, 2008) β€” The number of women undergoing mastectomy (total breast removal) for early-stage breast cancer has increased in the last three ...
Mastectomies Rates Rise When Women Get Advanced Breast Imaging Bloomberg
Doctors concerned as demand for mastectomies grows Baltimore Sun
MRIs May Drive More Women to Mastectomy ABC News
New York Times - USA Todayall 216 news articles

Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment Of Metastatic Breast Cancer ...
Science Daily (press release) - 1 hour ago
These findings are surprising and represent the first positive study for Iressa in breast cancer, as well as for the entire class of drugs known as ...
Failed lung cancer drug has breast cancer promise guardian.co.uk
Lung cancer patients can tolerate post-surgery exercise, and can ... EurekAlert (press release)
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Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 3 hours ago
In this study, Liu and colleagues measured the number of circulating tumor cells (CTC) in blood samples collected from metastatic breast cancer patients ...

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Nerve block cuts hot flashes after breast cancer
Reuters - 23 hours ago
Hot flashes and sleep dysfunction are common in breast cancer survivors, particularly those who use anti-estrogen agents like tamoxifen. ...
Anesthetic Helps Relieve Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer ... Cancer Consultants
Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection U.S. News & World Report
Nerve Block Shows Potential for Severe Menopausal Symptoms in ... MedPage Today
Thaindian.com - Medill Reportsall 57 news articles

Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients
Washington Post, United States - 40 minutes ago
By Amanda Gardner FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women with breast cancer who have a vitamin D deficiency at the time of diagnosis are more likely to ...

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Why Are More Breast Cancer Patients Having Mastectomies?
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 29 minutes ago
The percentage of breast-cancer patients choosing to have an entire breast removed is increasing, and it’s not entirely clear why, Mayo Clinic doctors say. ...
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Antiperspirants And Breast Cancer

Most underarm antiperspirants contain as the active ingredient, Aluminium Chlorohydrate,... Read More

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging In Medical Therapy

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Fourteen Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer

1. Increase your consumption of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.2.... Read More

The News You Dont Want To Hear: Youve Got Breast Cancer

For many people being told that they have cancer is... Read More

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Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families

Did you know that each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed... Read More

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The Insidiousness of Breast Cancer and Its Current Treatment

In our modern world, the benefits that today's manufacturing and... Read More

Breast Cancer for Beginners

Introduction Because of the social changes, which has brought increased... Read More

Breast Cancer Statistics ? How Breast Cancer Survival Rates Increased 50%

Breast cancer statistics show that over 1.2 million persons will... Read More

Naural Self-Defense Against Breast Cancer - Learning to Cope Successfully with Organochlorine Pollut

What are organochlorines?Organochlorines are chemicals found in some herbicides and... Read More

Emotional Responses to Breast Cancer - Understanding the One You Love

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-changing event. A... Read More

Finding Your Spiritual Strength in the Midst of Your Emotional Turmoil

There were so many emotions that I experienced in 2003... Read More

Victorious

There it is again. I muttered to myself, frustrated as... Read More

Lets Start Screening For Breast Health

In the United States, American women are told to begin... Read More

Do You Know Some Nutrients Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer today is one of the most threatening conditions... Read More