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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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. This cancer forms in the cells of the breasts and while it’s most often commonly associated with women, it can affect men too. Get informed with these important must-know life-saving metastatic breast cancer facts.
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The best hope of surviving a breast cancer diagnosis is via early detection. That’s why routine self-exams of the breasts to identify any lumps, as well as annual check-ups and mammograms with your health care professional are important.
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The past three decades has signaled a steady incline in the number of young women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, or metastatic breast cancer. A national study collaborated upon by the Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington in Seattle found the higher incidence of advanced breast disease among women 25 to 39-years-old, which […]
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A Canadian study has found an increased risk for diabetes among breast cancer survivors over 55 years of age—compared to women who have never had breast cancer. In fact, the risk for breast cancer patients has been directly traced to whether or not a woman has undergone chemotherapy. The study, conducted by researchers at the […]
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A new study published in the journal The Lancet has suggested that a certain breast cancer treatment is more effective if taken for twice the amount of time. The study, titled, “Long-term effects of continuing adjuvant tamoxifen to 10 years versus stopping at 5 years after diagnosis of oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer: ATLAS, a randomised […]
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