Symptoms of Breast CancerEdited By: Stephanie Dawson • Lumps The first noticeable symptom of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. Usually the lump persists after the menstrual cycle. Lumps associated with breast cancer are usually painless. They are visible on a mammogram long before they […]
Treatments of Breast Cancer By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Surgery Most patients with breast cancer need to get a surgery done in order to get the cancer removed from the breast. Few lymph nodes under the arm are taken out to check if they contain cancer cells. In order to remove the tumor,
What is Breast Cancer? By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Breast cancer is a cancer that originates in breast tissue. It forms in tissues, commonly the ducts (tubes that flow milk to the nipples) and lobule (glands responsible for producing milk). It can happen to men and women. Early detection and proper treatment can heal
When talking about cancer, early detection is the key; and nobody is better than you in finding new strange signs in your body. Here you can find a list of 10 warning signs that may indicate cancer. If you have any of these signs please don’t panic, and please don’t ignore. All you need to
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Today, breast cancer is one of the most feared and common types of cancer among women, statistically, about 14% of cancers are breast cancer. It’s estimated that 232,670 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. It is important to learn about and understand our bodies, especially our breast anatomy and how it functions,
By Michelle Macluf [Last Updated: December 11th 2013 by Nima Shei MD] Breasts are made mostly of fat, they contain between 15 and 20 lobules filled with hollow cavities called alveoli, where milk is produced, average breasts can weigh between 2 lbs-5 lbs, due to this fact it has become hard work to keep them
You may have heard about agrochemicals, home bug sprays and lawn treatments, the truth is they could all be causing chronic illnesses for you and your family. It may sound crazy, but pesticides are designed to kill living organisms, although the mode of action use to put the stranglehold on pests varies, and all diminish
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While alternative medicinal treatments have yet to cure breast cancer, there is a place for alternative and complementary medical treatments for mitigating some of the effects of breast cancer and its adjuvant therapies, ranging from dietary changes and acupuncture to massage and guided imagery techniques. Alternative treatment methods are focused primarily on helping cancer patients
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So many of us are so worried about the prevalence of breast cancer. What’s normal? When should I see my doctor? If you have any of these signs, please go in immediately. Redness, swelling, pain and/or itching, skin changes, and swelling of the glands are the most prominent. Nipple discharge is another symptom. Save the
Breast Cancer News Initial studies are showing positive news for breast cancer. Researchers at the UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory presented their findings December 17th, showing what happens when you give cancer cells the squeeze, literally. At the annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco researchers presented
Although the best way to detect breast cancer is mammograms, self-exam is also beneficial for early detection. Self-exams have to be performed once a month in a certain day of the menstruation cycle. According to the Johns Hopkins Medical Center: “Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so
About the video from Fast Company: “A new ad commissioned by the Scottish Government has gone far beyond the typical check-for-lumps message to clarify with stark images and plain language what the lesser known symptoms are. Created by The Leith Agency, the new ad features bare-shouldered actress Elaine C Smith holding up a series of
Broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol that reduces the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer. It also contains beta-carotene and other protective agents that can fight heart disease. More fruits with amazing antioxidants, click here.
A new study shows that ginseng reduces fatigue and some other cancer-related symptoms in patients with cancer. In the study led by Laura Murphy, Ph.D researches examined the effects of American ginseng powder’s capsules versus placebo on cancer pateints and indicated that ginseng significantly alleviates the cancer-related symptoms and mostly fatigue in these pateints. This
The last time I wrote about food I was not specific as to healthy snacks for diabetics so I promised to fix that, also I love a diabetic who is not always good about taking care of herself, yes mom, I mean you. Nursing school was many years ago, and although I have done some
Researches in Japan indicated that the consumption of soy and other beans may decrease the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Although these beans don’t show this benefit on smokers. Soybean and other beans contain isoflavone, a form of antioxidants which is also a well-known breast cancer fighter. These are a class of flavonoids that
