Author: Tina L. JonesIt is but natural for you to want to know about the breast cancer survival rate before you decide to go for a particular treatment. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Metastasis To Bone Survival rates differ and it would depend on the stage of the cancer you're currently in. What is this rate all about? You can describe the survival rate in several ways such as: 1. Time - upon diagnosis, a patient is given 5-10 years to survive 2....more
Author: Tina L. JonesThe longer it takes for a patient to know, the harder the cancer is to treat. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer LumpsTo detect the illness, conducting a personal check is the fastest and easiest way. In fact, self-examination has led to the detection of nearly ninety-five percent of breast cancer cases. That is why it is important for every woman, regardless of age, to know how to do a breast cancer personal check. When to Start Any...more
Author: Tina L. JonesWhile writing that article, I spoke to many of my colleagues in breast pathology and breast imaging and found out that there is a marked difference in recommendations for surgery for certain core biopsy diagnoses dependent upon where in the United States a patient is diagnosed. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In FemalesWe decided to partake in an informal survey of our colleagues and our results recently confirmed my initial impression. We published a Letter to the Editor in the American Journal of Roentgenology this past May which highlights this issue. First let me explain...there has always been, and likely always will be, some differences in the way certain doctors and medical institutions treat patients. I'm not sure that will ever change. This is based on individual doctors' and hospitals' years of experience and their interpretation of the literature. However, when it comes to core needle biopsy of the breast, there seem to be a set of diagnoses that we call the "gray" or "high risk" lesions in which the medical community cannot seem to come to a consensus regarding need for further treatment. The diagnoses I'm talking about include the following -- lobular...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThe pink ribbons show everyone that you care about and are interested in finding a cure for breast cancer. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In Children Whether you just wear a pink ribbon or you are more socially active in the issue depends upon your own personal experiences with breast cancer. Today, prominent people in the movie...more
Author: Josh McclureSmoking, they say, is the leading cause of lung cancer world-wide. A recent study shows that, in the United States alone, 157,200 people have died of smoking-related lung cancer. Some of which are caused directly by smoking, and some due to second hand smoke. However the effect of smoking does not only stop at...more
Author: Tina L. JonesRadiation treatments, for example, can cause a great deal of fatigue and it can take up to two months for your normal levels of energy to return. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Recurrence Therefore, it is important to follow a few health tips in order to minimize these side effects, as well as to help you get better sooner. One of the most important things you can do for yourself while fighting breast cancer is to get plenty of rest. Do your best to get a full nights’ sleep. And, if you feel tired during the day, take the time to sleep or rest to allow your body time to recover. Another thing you can do is eat a healthy diet. The healthier your body is, the better prepared it will be to fight the cancer and to recover from the treatment. Be sure to include plenty of protein in your diet because the amino acids found in protein are used by your body to help repair damage. Sometimes, eating can be a difficult task if you are undergoing treatments for breast cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and medications can adversely affect your appetite and digestive system. You might experience nausea, vomiting, changes in taste and smell, difficulty swallowing and...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryPledges are important, of course, but there are so many more opportunities for raising money at a walk. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In Men You can use any number of ideas as supplementary fundraising for the walk, and in turn...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmerySome women wear tightly fitting brassieres. Tight bras can affect or impair the lymphatic flow. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In Young Women It is therefore very important to pay attention to what you wear and to prevent breast...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryResearchers maintain to calculate environmental factors, like diet, that affect the growth of the disease. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In WomenMany studies have given riches of often-contradictory information concerning the...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryYou're free to choose between conventional treatments and alternative treatments. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Through accurate diagnosis, the doctor can provide you with the proper treatment plan that can cure your illness. If...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryFor 5 of those years I have worked in a healthcare organization. One of the most talked about topics is breast cancer and breast health. Treatment Of Breast Cancer EmedicineThe bottom line is that although breast cancer is not...more
Author: Lindsy B. EmeryMany press and internet reports recently have highlighted what seems to be a link between taking low dose aspirin every day and a lower rate of the development of some kinds of breast cancer. Male Breast Cancer Emedicine Most...more