Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment - Know Your Options

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:40:02 GMT

If breast cancer is discovered during a mammogram, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. You might even believe that you've received a death sentence of sorts. However, great strides have been made in breast cancer treatment. Many options exist for today's patients, and you should look into all of them. Surgery is one option for breast cancer treatment. When surgery is indicated, there are several different types your surgeon may perform. In a mastectomy, the entire breast is removed.

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Breast Pain Can Have Many Causes

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:00:01 GMT

If a woman gets a pain in her breast, she may become upset and jump to the conclusion that she has breast cancer. Breast pain is not necessarily a symptom of cancer so one should not assume anything. It is a good idea to see a doctor promptly so that you can have a mammogram performed. This diagnostic tool will help the doctor determine if there are any cysts or masses that might be problematic. If you see your doctor with regard to breast pain, try to give an accurate description of the symptoms.

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Breast Cancer Symptoms and What to Do About Them

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:20:02 GMT

It is imperative that women of all ages stay up to date with breast cancer symptoms and what responses are available should they be diagnosed, due to the fact that women both young and old are susceptible. However, since there are many symptoms which may point to breast cancer, you should check with your doctor for confirmation as they will be able to give you an informed opinion. Should you believe yourself to have the following breast cancer symptoms, you would be well advised to visit your doctor as soon as possible.

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Breast Cancer Risk and What You Can Do About It

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:40:05 GMT

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in breast cells. Many different types exist, depending on exactly where the cancer starts and how it develops. Some kinds are more common than others, but all types have their own risks and chances of cure. The American Cancer Society estimates that one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point during their lives. Though not as prevalent as other diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, it is widely feared because of the associated risks of death, illness, and disfigurement.

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Breast Cancer - Detecting Cancer Early

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:25:26 GMT

Breast cancer is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. In 2005 502, 000 people died worldwide as a result of this cancer. Worldwide, more people are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other cancer except for lung cancer and it is the fifth most common cancer overall. While these statistics are alarming, there are ways to keep yourself as safe as possible from this terrible disease. A lump in the breast is often the first sign of this disease. The lump generally feels different from the surrounding breast tissue.

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Breast Cancer Symptoms - First Five Warning Signs

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:34:49 GMT

Having breast cancer is no longer the death sentence that it used to be. The medical profession has made some amazing strides in breast cancer detection and treatment options. However, the key to having the best chance of survival is early detection. That is why every woman owes it to herself and needs to educate herself on the five most common warning signs of breast cancer. The most common sign of breast cancer is noticing a lump in the breast or a thickening of the breast. Breast lumps can often be just fatty tissue and not cancerous, but that is the first sign that normally sends people to go see their doctor to have a thorough examination.

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Breast Cancer - How to Succeed

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:50:02 GMT

Overview When a group of cells display uninhibited growth, which refers to division beyond the normal limits, this phenomenon is commonly referred to as cancer. Other characteristics include an attack and destruction of surrounding tissues, and the spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood, which is known as metastasis. These malignant, which refers to a severe and progressively worsening disease, properties of cancers differentiate them from benign tumors, which are self-limited and do not invade or metastasise.

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Breast Cancer Signs - What All Women Should Know

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:30:03 GMT

Breast cancer affects women of all ages. That is why it is important to know about breast cancer signs and what action should be taken if you experience any of them. While you may experience symptoms of breast cancer, only a doctor can make the diagnosis that for sure. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possibe. A lump, one which does not feel like the surrounding tissue, is often the first of several breast cancer signs.

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Is That Pain Breast Cancer?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:40:02 GMT

When a woman has breast pain, usually her first response is to be concerned that it may be a symptom of breast cancer. While this is sometimes the case, there is no need to be alarmed. The best this to do is to see your doctor as soon as you can for a mammogram. This test will show your doctor is there are any lumps or other masses that might be an area of concern. When you see your doctor with breast pain, always try to give and accurate description of the symptoms. Try to describe the location of the pain, the intensity and frequency as well.

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Plastics and Breast Cancer

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:51:10 GMT

Xenoestrogens are a modern phenomenon from the plastics we use so often. Useful products like plastic containers (yes, even polystyrene has recently been discovered to be a problem), zip lock bags and many other petroleum based products out gas a bit of the petroleum they are made from. The fumes and airborne particles get into our bodies and cause us to produce more estrogen, thus increasing our chances of breast cancer and other estrogen related problems. Other reports indicate that the increase in estrogen may decrease the male sex drive by throwing off the testosterone/estrogen balance.

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