The Truth About Breast Cancer

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast or a tumor, grow out of control and damages nearby tissue. In women, the most common and fatal type of cancer is breast cancer.

Detection

There are often no symptoms in the early stages. Women should be aware of the screening recommendations and follow them. There are varieties of […]

Breast Cancer Symptoms And Diagnosis

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women if the relatively less aggressive skin cancer is excluded from counting. Breast cancer accounts for about 32 percent of all cancer diagnosed in women.
Breast cancer is very uncommon in male. In families carrying the breast cancer associated genes, male members may be affected […]

A Brief History of Breast Cancer

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Ancient Egyptians first noted and recorded the disease as tumors, or ulcers, of the breasts, concluded that there was no real cure and that the only form of treatment was cauterization with a tool called the ?fire drill?. Since then, there have been many similar cases described by doctors throughout history that concluded that there […]

The Fight Against Breast Cancer: Going Green

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

In the past few years, a number of women have turned to green vegetables in an effort to attempt to lower their risk of breast cancer. With the disease affecting as many as one in eight American women, it is only natural that women look to natural remedies in an attempt to improve their […]

Men's Breasts Are At Risk Too

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Did you know that men can also have breast cancer? Be surprised and amazed but it is a matter of fact. Men, just like women, can also develop cancer cells in their breasts. Only, the chances of men having one is much lower than that of women's. Moreover, the reason most people, even most men […]

Breast Cancer - Hereditary Breast Cancer

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Cancer involves mutations, or changes, in genes. In most people affected by cancer, these genetic changes happen after birth later in life. In Hereditary Cancer, the cancer is caused by a genetic mutation that the person was born with. Some cancers, such as breast, ovary and colon tend to be hereditary, but […]

Male Breast Cancer

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Most people believe that breast cancer only affects women this is because most men are not aware that they are also at risk of getting the disease. Given this, men need to be aware of the symptoms and the ways they can handle the disease. Below is a discussion of some important information that men […]

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