Breast Cancer + Original Articles

Emotions run high after recovering from breast cancer and rightfully so. Here, a guide to coping with changes in body image and treatment-related sexual problems. The National Cancer Institute reports that about half of women treated for breast cancer experience some form of long-term sexual dysfunction. Increasingly, younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. These women are particularly vulnerable to, or distressed by, treatment-related sexual problems.

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, or thermography, may be the best breast cancer screening tool you’ve never heard of.   Although it is not widely used, studies show digital infrared thermal imaging, or thermography, is more effective than mammography--the current gold standard for breast cancer screening. Thermography detects early changes in the breast that increase a woman's risk for developing breast cancer.

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. With the recent passing of senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, the spotlight is again on brain cancer--one of the deadliest cancers. The survival rate for the most common form is very low, especially past the age of 55 where it's just one percent. Brain and spinal column cancers are extremely rare--according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

If detected early, many forms of cancer can be successfully treated. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers. Cancer is a disease characterized by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy or carcinoma. There are more than 100 types of cancer, and some of the most common forms include breast, lung, skin, and colon cancer. Fortunately, the risk of developing many types of cancer can be reduced through lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking or adapting a healthier diet.

You check for lumps on your own, dutifully visit the gynecologist, and never forget to schedule a mammogram. But do you know as much about breast cancer as you could…or should? You check for lumps on your own, dutifully visit your gynecologist every year, and never forget your annual mammogram. You even know that the little pink ribbon your neighbor wears pinned to her shirt is a breast-cancer awareness symbol. But do you know as much about the disease as you could? Probably not.

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. More than 500,000 women in the United States take tamoxifen. It is the oldest and most prescribed treatment for breast cancer and can reduce the risk of a woman developing breast cancer again by about 50 percent. However, tamoxifen causes side effects, especially hot flashes, which may become very uncomfortable.

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. 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 National Cancer Institute predicts almost 200,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year, and more than 40,000 will die.

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. The procedure to remove both breasts is called contralateral (the corresponding part on the opposite side) prophylactic (preventative) mastectomy. Women choose prophylactic mastectomy to reduce their risk of, and their fear that, they will develop cancer in their other breast.

Can you utilize the power of antioxidants for breast cancer treatment? We routinely hear reports about antioxidants protecting us from serious illnesses, such as cancer. Many women have taken this information to heart and regularly take antioxidant vitamins and supplements. However, there are conflicting reports as to whether antioxidants help-or hurt-during chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.

You know exercise is good for your heart, but did you know it also plays an important role in preventing and treating breast cancer? Breast cancer statistics can be scary and may leave you feeling like you have no control over whether or not you develop this disease. However, simple lifestyle changes such as exercise and a healthy diet can help put you in charge of your own health.

Reducing your alcohol consumption reduces your risk of developing cancer. In our society, alcohol has taken center stage in so many of our social activities. Occasional alcohol consumption is relatively harmless. However, if you've been imbibing frequently, you may be putting yourself at higher risk for developing cancer. How does alcohol affect your risk for cancer? Researchers suspect alcohol increases cancer risk in several ways-the actual risks vary by type of cancer.

Those who stand in the limelight also stand up to—and for—cancer. From First Ladies to top athletes to Hollywood's biggest entertainers-cancer has proven to be an equal-opportunity disease. Rather than retreating from the public eye, however, many have used their star power as a platform to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

A simple monthly routine can help reduce your of dying from cancer. Women can take their breast health into their own hands-literally-by performing regular self-breast exams (SBE). While you cannot detect all abnormalities this way, many women do find cancer tumors before their doctor does. Caught early, breast cancer is highly treatable.

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. 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. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports on an important study linking improved breast cancer statistics and exercise.

Gene research continues to shed light on breast cancer, skin cancer, and other major health conditions. New genetic test identifies melanoma risk in pre-menopausal women Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in America and, in some cases, it can be deadly. Researchers at the NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered that a genetic variation almost quadruples the risk of melanoma in women under age 50.

Each year we hear of the latest in medical innovations. Although these improvements amaze us at times, the majority of Americans will never come in contact with the latest breakthroughs…or so you think. In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming demonstrated penicillin’s antibiotic properties. However, it was not until 1942 that the now common antibiotic was available for mass production. Likewise, the first approved flu vaccine was developed by the United States military during World War II; however, it was not available for the public until the late 1950s.

Simple screw-ups are a part of life, but in medicine, these mistakes can be fatal. Learn how to protect yourself. Doctor mistakes can mean the difference between life and death, and sadly, these errors are all too common. According to a study by the Institute of Medicine, medical mistakes in hospitals alone are the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States, exceeding those by car accidents, breast cancer, and AIDS.

Find out how you can reduce your risk of acquiring this disease. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer, and it is the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Breast cancer, which starts in the cells of the breast in men and women, is by far the most common cancer among women.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, it's important to know the facts. Read on as we separate fact from fiction. A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening for both patients and their loved ones. But according to experts, many of the fears surrounding the disease are caused by misconceptions about the condition and its treatment. By learning the facts, you can ease your fears, cope with your diagnosis, and manage the disease more effectively.

Working with your doctor to choose the appropriate treatments may help increase your chances of long-term survival. One of the most frightening diagnoses a woman can receive is that of breast cancer-not only because of the grave medical implications, but also because of the potential to lose all or part of her breasts. However, thanks to heightened public awareness and numerous breakthroughs over the past few decades, breast cancer is often survivable, and even if a mastectomy is necessary, plastic surgery can often correct irregularities or scars.

When consumed in moderation, this age-old brew can impart a host of health benefits. One of the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverages, beer has served many roles since it was first brewed nearly 7,000 years ago. It's been featured in religious ceremonies, praised in literature, and prized for its medicinal properties. What the ancients suspected about the health benefits of beer, modern-day science continues to prove.

The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer has improved significantly, but when will we find a cure? Virtually everyone will be touched by cancer at some point in their lives, whether through a personal diagnosis or a loved one's struggle with the disease. So when we read magazine articles proclaiming earth-shattering discoveries that will lead to a single, reliable treatment, we want to believe them.

Follow these tips to minimize nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and hair loss. Any cancer patient knows that chemotherapy means two things: a potential cure for cancer and side effects. Thankfully, there are several strategies to help minimize these adverse effects and get you back on your feet. Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly.

Breast cancer death rates have been declining, thanks to increased prevention and improved treatments. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers. Breast cancera malignant tumor that starts from cells in the breastis the most common type of cancer in women, after nonmelanoma skin cancer. It's also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, following only lung cancer. Fortunately, death rates from breast cancer have been gradually declining in recent years, thanks to increased prevention and improved treatment methods.

There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk. An estimated one in eight women will be afflicted with breast cancer in her lifetime. Although there is no guaranteed protection against the disease, there are things you can do lower your risk. Follow these tips to prevent breast cancer and to support finding a cure: Maintain a healthy weight.