The American Cancer Society released updated guidelines for early breast cancer detection in October of 2015. The update now recommends yearly mammograms for women 55-years and older, as well as any woman 45-years or older who are considered breast cancer risks (previously it was age 40 and up). In the wake of the new guidelines, Amino, an […]
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El cáncer de mama ocurre cuando un tumor maligno se desarrolla en las células epiteliales que revisten los conductos mamarios. Si se propaga a otras partes del cuerpo (metástasis) — es algo realmente aterrador. Sin embargo, existen muchas maneras de prevenir esta enfermedad tan temida. No fumar, ejercitarse con regularidad y consumir productos saludables y […]
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The National Cancer Institute estimates that almost 132,000 American women and 2,400 U.S. men will develop breast cancer in 2015. With such staggering statistics, it’s unfortunate that the disease doesn’t get more attention. However, these seven celebrities are doing their part as breast cancer survivors to bring awareness and rally support for the disease… […]
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Breast cancer is a very real threat. It’s actually the most common cancer in the U.S. among females which is why we’ve compiled a list of the most common myths and misconceptions.
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From workouts to medication, there are a number of different reasons a woman’s breasts can become tender or sensitive. We look into the top 6 causes of sly breast pain.
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A surprising new study shows that the increased use of mammograms has done little to reduce the number of deaths associated with breast cancer. The study, which was carried out by researchers from Harvard and Dartmouth universities, involved a careful evaluation of cancer registry records from 547 U.S. counties. The records were collected through the […]
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