Articles in Home | Cancer | Breast Cancer Title|Newest|Oldest Common Sense Tips To Cut Breast Cancer Risk  By : Linda Chae With all the attention on early detection of breast cancer and research to defeat this disease, there are common sense things we can do to decrease our chances becoming a victim. Breast Cancer - Diagnostic Studies And Procedures  By : Ricky Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, and second only to lung cancer in female cancer mortality. Presently, about one in nine American women develops this disease at some time in her life, compared to one in 17 in 1950. Getting Serious About Breast Cancer Prevention  By : Danna Schneider Few words produce a fear factor for women as the words "breast cancer". While it is currently true that there are some very promising advances in breast cancer research and treatment, it is still a prudent course of action to use prevention as your best defense against getting this cancer in the first place, and that is what we are ready to discuss. Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, And Treatment  By : Breast cancer is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast. Under normal circumstances, the cells of the body reproduce in an orderly manner in order to facilitate growth and replace worn-out or damaged tissues. Cancer is caused when the cells grow uncontrollably into a mass of tissue, which is called a tumor. These tumors could be non-cancerous (benign) or they could be cancerous (malignant). The malignant or cancerous cells keep building up and form a tumo... The Facts About Breast Cancer  By : Melissa The breast is a gland that consists of breast tissue supported by connective tissue (flesh) surrounded by fat. Common to all women are daily lifestyle decisions that may affect breast cancer risk. These day-to-day choices involve factors such as poor diet, insufficient physical activity, alcohol use and smoking. Breast Cancer - Detect It Sooner Rather Than Later  By : Allison Thompson There are various different kinds of cancer that people are now being diagnosed with and of all of these breast cancer is actually one of the more easily treatable. However it is vital that if a woman wants to get her breast cancer treated then it is best if it is detected during its early stages of growth. The reason why this form of cancer is so easily treatable is because of the methods of detection of that are employed. These methods have now made this form of cancer one of the more favorable for not only being treated easily but is more likely to provide the sufferer with a cure. Alternative Treatments For Breast Cancer  By : Eric Cho It is shocking to live with breast cancer statistics rising to 1 in 8 women developing some form of breast cancer in their lifetime. Women 50 and older are at the greatest risk. Breast cancer is usually detected with mammograms or self breast exams. About 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. While the survival rate is increasing, it is important to note the increase in occurrence over the last 50 years. Let’s examine what causes breast cancer so we can ... Prevent Yourselves From Breast Cancer  By : Tong Bee Breast cancer is the irregular increase of cells within the bosom. These cells would aggregate like a chunk, which would be called as the bosom tumor. The tumor can be felt from the exterior of the bosom still when it is yet innocuous. At this innocuous phase, it is called as a harmless tumor. Benign tumors can be surgically operable. If that is done, the danger of the progress of the bosom cancer is really minimal. But if the tumor is allowed to get on, so it would remain to... Can Caffeinated Beverages Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk?  By : Jon M. Stout Women today are more concerned than ever about preventing breast cancer. Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments  By : Jon M. Stout When diagnosed with breast cancer, many people feel helpless and out of control. Breast Cancer Signs and Signals  By : Mabel Dugmore Breast cancer has a nasty habit of remaining hidden. We do not get much of an alarm bell or a warning flag in advance of it emerging. The modern Breast cancer treatments  By : Darren Dunner As with the treatment of similar cancers, breast cancer treatment aims to keep safe the healthy tissue while simultaneously killing the cancerous tumor at its point of origination and any other cancers that may have spread to other parts of the body. Green Tea Extract And Other Nutritional Supplements To Combat Breast Cancer  By : Darrell Miller Most likely, there is nothing more frightening for a woman than the discovery of a lump in her breast. Her mind is quickly flooded with cancer and all of its consequences. Most women have a friend, a sister, or a coworker who has been diagnosed with the disease and know how difficult dealing with it can be. Fortunately, 80% of all breast lumps are not cancer, as most are cysts or a benign clump of tissue. From puberty on, a woman’s breasts undergo many changes. Because o... Be Aware Of The Symptoms Of Breast Cancer  By : Jon Arnold The occurences of breast cancer are increasing, and your best insurance to beat it is to get it diagnosed as early as possible. Understand the classic symptoms of breast cancer so that you can get a jump start on early diagnosis. Breastfeeding : the ideal schedule  By : oneclickdoctor Breastfeeding is beneficial both for the mother and the baby Modern Breast Cancer Treatment Methods  By : Darren Dunner Breast cancer has become a more common disease among women in modern times. Once known as an older women’s disease, women in their 20’s are now experiencing more cases of it. Statistics reveal that the average breast cancer risk is 14%. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation  By : Liz Radisson The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation story is both inspiring and sad at the same time. The foundation has been making a difference in the lives of women with breast cancer for over 20 years. Research and clinical trials are supported by the foundation along with local outreach for many communities. Its network started in the United States, but now is worldwide. The mission of the foundation is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease for women. It supports education, screening, research and treatment throughout the world. Green Tea and Breast Cancer  By : Liz Radisson Green tea provides numerous health benefits and while many have not been scientifically proven, some have been. Most recently, the claim that green tea helps fight and prevent breast cancer is being researched. Interestingly, the Chinese have been using green tea medicinally to treat disease for over 4000 years. Breast Cancer Walk  By : Sven Ullmann Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Numerous cancer researches have been done to understand the disease better. In women, breast cancer is the second most common cancer next to lung cancer. Breast Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Cancer is a disease which is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Breast cancer is any type of malignant growth in the breast tissue. The Fight Against Breast Cancer: Going Green  By : Jon M. Stout In an effort to attempt to lower their risk of breast cancer a disease affecting as many as one in eight American women, it is only natural that women look to natural remedies in an attempt to improve their odds in the fight against this all-too-prevalent kind of cancer. Diet And Breast Cancer  By : Nitin Chhoda This article explores the link between food and breast cancer. It provides valuable information on the type of diet that can help breast cancer victims. Antioxidants and the Prevention of Breast Cancer  By : Steven Godlewski So far, in 2006 alone, there have been over 212,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed, as well as over 61,000 cases of non-invasive breast cancer. Over 40,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2006 alone. Breast Cancer More Lethal Among Young Black Women  By : Jonathon Hardcastle A recent study released in Chicago in early-August this year said that young black women with breast cancer were “far more likely” to get a more lethal and aggressive form of cancer compared to white women. The study covered a total of 496 women below the age of 55 who had been diagnosed with breast cancer from 1993 to 1996. The study suggested that biology could provide some answers as to why black women were afflicted with deadlier forms of breast cancer than their white... Are You At Risk For Breast Cancer?  By : Anne Childs Each year, millions of women learn that they have developed breast cancer. Despite most commonly being found in women, breast cancer can also be diagnosed in men. That is why breast cancer is often considered one of the most common types of all diagnosable cancers. Fortunately, you if you are diagnosed as having cancer, there are a number of treatment options that may help you become cancer free. However, before that can occur, you need to be diagnosed as having breast cancer... At Last Good News On Breast Cancer  By : Carl Hampton Survival rates of breast cancer sufferers are now up to 50 percent and two-thirds of all women survive cancer for at least 20 years. The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is now working on predicting which types of lumps should be of more concern. After following almost 10,000 women with benign lumps, researchers found that those with cells that looked different from normal cells are four to five times more likely to develop breast cancer. There are some other factors that need to be ... Is Tamoxifen Effective In Curing Breast Cancer?  By : Camry James Tamoxifen, known in the trade as Nolvadex, is usually prescribed by specialists in breast cancer and is taken in pill form. A patient will stay on the drug for about five years. Often the woman's cancer will be tested to see if it is sensitive to the amount of oestrogen in the system. If the cancer is oestrogen sensitive, tamoxifen will be given. Because tamoxifen is such a weak estrogen, its estrogen signals don't stimulate very much cell growth. And because it has sto... Solution To Breast Cancer!  By : Camry James How long should a patient take tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer? Patients with advanced breast cancer may take tamoxifen for varying lengths of time, depending on their response to this treatment and other factors. When used as adjuvant therapy for early stage breast cancer, tamoxifen is generally prescribed for 5 years. However, the ideal length of treatment with tamoxifen is not known. How Often Should I Take Tamoxifen? Two studies have confirmed the be... What Is Tamoxifen?  By : Melvin H.Gill Tamoxifen is a medication in pill form that interferes with the activity of estrogen. Tamoxifen has been used for more than 20 years to treat patients with advanced breast cancer. It is used as adjuvant, or additional, therapy following primary treatment for early stage breast cancer. In women at high risk of developing breast cancer, tamoxifen reduces the chance of developing the disease. Tamoxifen continues to be studied for the prevention of breast cancer. It is also being...

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