Breast Cancer Medicines

Sometimes a cancer is unusual, not in itself, but in the situation which it occurs. Breast cancer is most common in women over 50 there are several cases in women in their 40s. It is far rarer in women under 40, but it does occur. We tend to be particularly shocked when […]

Cancer chemotherapy affects the function of the ovaries in pre-menopause, specifically its ability to produce estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries secrete these hormones in a cyclic manner in response to trigger hormones produced by the pituitary gland. During the later part of a woman’s reproductive life, during her late 40s or early 50s, the ovaries […]

Although many people believe that young women don't get breast cancer, the fact is they can and they do. One in every 229 women between the ages of 30 and 39 will be diagnosed with breast cancer within the next 10 years.

The statistics that surround younger women and breast cancer are frightening. […]

This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding women?s health. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about this important subject.

Women should routinely visit a Gynecologist or Obstetrician for pelvic scans or for taking a Pap smear. This is especially true if they are […]

As the awareness of breast cancer increases, so does the availability of information on the disease to the general public. There has been much research done on the disease, which includes the statistics on its prevalence and survival rates. Below is an enumeration of these statistics.
Recent figures
Breast cancer has been proven to be the second […]

1. Women should exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Physical activity lowers the amount of estrogen in the body, thus lowering the breast cancer risk. A study discovered that active women are half as likely to develop the disease as those who do no vigorous activity. A fast 30-minute […]

Myth: An individual will probably get breast cancer if her mother or grandmother had it.

If an individual's mother or grandmother has had breast cancer does not necessarily mean that they will end up with it even though they are in a higher risk group. Most women who end up getting breast cancer do not […]

Mutation in either the BRCA1 or the BRCA2 gene, excess estrogen levels in the body, diet, excess weight, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking are all risk factors for breast cancer. While there's almost nothing we can do to change hereditary gene mutation, it is within our power to control the other factors and protect […]

Just recently I?ve heard about several cases of Breast Cancer, which has caused me to write about Breast Cancer Symptoms, and things a woman should know about spotting Breast Cancer in the first place.

As with any Cancer early detection gives you a far greater chance of survival, and to make sure you get the right […]

The answer is still uncertain. A team of researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in London tracked 160,900 women for an average of 11 years. The participants were divided into two groups: Women in the study group were offered annual mammography screenings beginning at age 40, while those in the control group […]