Breast Cancer - Prevention
Americans are exposed to about 100,000 chemicals daily, and scientists have linked at least 220 of them to the development of cancer. It’s impossible to eliminate our exposure to all potentially harmful substances. However, we can take steps to reduce our risk from common cancer-causing substances.
Women who have survived breast cancer are understandably concerned that they will develop a second breast cancer. However, recent research shows that by limiting their alcohol consumption, breast cancer survivors significantly reduce their risk recurrence.
Dr. Anne Wallace, professor of clinical surgery and director of UCSD Moore's Cancer Center Breast Care Unit, answers a reader's question about tests that can detect breast cancer.
There’s good news for post-menopausal women who are at high risk for developing certain types of breast cancers. Researchers say a common spice may protect against some breast cancers. Even better, this ingredient is probably already in your kitchen pantry.
“Mammograms save lives.” This is the prevailing message from the medical community to women about breast cancer screening. But is it the right message?
Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!
When it comes to rules about getting mammograms, who's right?
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, or thermography, may be the best breast cancer screening tool you’ve never heard of.
Ted Kennedy’s dies from a rare but lethal cancer. Here’s a look at the five deadliest cancers and the factors that may increase your risk.
If detected early, many forms of cancer can be successfully treated. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.
Numerous studies over the past seven years have produced conflicting results as to whether certain antidepressants reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a drug women with breast cancer often take.
With so many women being diagnosed with breast cancer every year, it may seem inevitable that you or someone you know will get it. The good news is there are many things you can do to help prevent the disease.
After 20 years of treating breast cancer with less invasive techniques such as a lumpectomy, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Now, many women are opting to have both breasts removed after they develop cancer in one breast. If you are facing breast cancer, here’s what you should know.
Can you utilize the power of antioxidants for breast cancer treatment?
You know exercise is good for your heart, but did you know it also plays an important role in preventing and treating breast cancer?
Those who stand in the limelight also stand up to—and for—cancer.
A simple monthly routine can help reduce your of dying from cancer.
Reducing your alcohol consumption reduces your risk of developing cancer.
As if the list of reasons to exercise weren't already long enough. Now, there's another compelling reason to hit the track, the treadmill, or the trail.
Find out how you can reduce your risk of acquiring this disease.
Simple screw-ups are a part of life, but in medicine, these mistakes can be fatal. Learn how to protect yourself.
There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.
