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Lifestyle Tips to Protect Yourself Against Breast Cancer
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Lifestyle Tips to Protect Yourself Against Breast Cancer

It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her life. Thousands of new cases are diagnosed each and every year. To help fight against this disease, here are some important lifestyle tips to help protect yourself against breast cancer.

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Study Dispels Bra-Breast Cancer Myth
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Study Dispels Bra-Breast Cancer Myth

Can a bra actually cause breast cancer? A new study provides a clear answer to that question and it’s a resounding ‘no’. Somewhat surprisingly, the alleged connection between bras and breast cancer has a lengthy history. The preeminent book on the subject, Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, was written almost […]

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Nexavar Disappoints in Breast Cancer Study, Bayer Says
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Nexavar Disappoints in Breast Cancer Study, Bayer Says

Germany’s Bayer, one of the world’s largest phramaceutical companies, has reported some disappointing news about a potential treatment for advanced breast cancer. The firm now says that Nexavar, which is used to treat a wide range of cancers, cannot significantly improve breast cancer patients’ chances of survival. For some time Nexavar (also known as Sorafenib) […]

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Leukemia Drugs Could Help Fight Breast Cancer, Study Shows
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Leukemia Drugs Could Help Fight Breast Cancer, Study Shows

A Scottish medical team has discovered that leukemia research could actually help scientists develop strategies for fighting breast cancer. The trick: researchers say that the faulty piece of DNA which causes leukemia also plays a role in the development of cancerous tumours. The discovery comes from the University of Glasgow, where researchers have been investigating […]

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Unemployment: Breast Cancer’s Unexpected Side-Effect
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Unemployment: Breast Cancer’s Unexpected Side-Effect

A new report reveals one somewhat unexpected side-effect of a breast cancer diagnosis: unemployment. Although it’s illegal to fire someone because they’re ill, researchers have found that many women diagnosed with breast cancer lost their work and had a hard time finding new employment while undergoing treatment. The report, which comes from the University of […]

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Found a Lump? It May Be One of These 8 Benign Breast Conditions
By Emily Lockhart Women

Found a Lump? It May Be One of These 8 Benign Breast Conditions

It’s a pretty scary feeling to be taking a shower when you feel something in your breast that wasn’t there before. Of course, if you detect a lump or a strange change in your breasts, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible. However, don’t assume the worst. That lump, strange texture or […]

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