Author: Tom TessinAntioxidant molecules represent in several vegetable foods function as prevention of many chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer or cardiovascular diseases, as well as several type of cancers. Free Breast Cancer Myspace Layouts This protection neutralizes the adverse effects associated with free radicals, which create extremely reactive molecules from the oxygen. Free radicals attack many components of the cell, especially DNA....more
Author: Tom TessinYou can also find nutritional tips, exercise tips and many support groups. Breast Cancer Myspace Layouts However what is rare is information summarizing the history of breast cancer. Breast cancer was first discovered by the ancient Egyptians, who noted that the disease was tumors or ulcers around the breast. They also concluded at the time that there was no treatment for it beyond removal or cauterization. Later on, doctors...more
There is important research being done on breast cancer and almost everyday new findings are being revealed. An important piece of information that will directly affect one out of every four women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer is that Herceptin is highly effective in the treatment of breast cancer.Herceptin is used to boost the benefits of Chemotherapy and surgery, and now experts say that it must be used to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and overall health.Herceptin is a drug that is highly effective in the treatment of breast cancer in its early stages. It is specifically targeted against certain receptors in the body that aggravate the cancer. Approximately 25% of patients have tumors that are diagnosed as HER2+, this is a receptor in the body called Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2. HER2+ tumors tend to grow and metastasize more rapidly than others. Herceptin is especially effective in the treatment of HER+ tumors. Herceptin usage is seen to reduce the risk of distant recurrence of the disease by almost 50%, which is a phenomenal rate of decrease for cancer risk.HER2+ breast cancer is very aggressive and therefore it becomes important to find out the...more
Several research findings seem to conclude that there are disparities in health care based on ethnicity of the patients. Now, new reports come out with the indication that minority women are not getting their mammograms done as regularly as desired. Since they also face a higher risk of aggressive breast cancer, this is not a problem that should be...more
Author: Tom TessinIt is an aggressive type of locally advanced cancer. symptoms of breast cancer metastasis In general, women with inflammatory breast cancer are diagnosed at a younger age. In extremely rare circumstances, this form of breast cancer is diagnosed in men. Inflammatory breast cancer usually develops as a sheet rather than a lump....more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.In women, the most common and fatal type of cancer is breast cancer. Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastasis Detection There are often no symptoms in the early stages. Women should be aware of the screening recommendations and follow them. There are varieties of symptoms that may appear as the tumor grows such as: - The breast changing in size or shape - Breast skin becomes pitted or ridged - Thickening or lump in the underarm or breast - Discharge from nipple or the nipple turns inward - Skin on the breast becomes red or scales If you have any of these symptoms, have yourself examined by a medical professional. This does not mean you have cancer but you defiantly want to have this checked. Before the age of twenty, is very rare to get it and not often diagnosed in women less than twenty-five years old. The chances of contacting climbs steadily after 25 and peaks around menopause age in women. It increases less after menopause but as they age, the risk to older women gradually increases. Risk Factors Nobody really knows what causes this cancer. Some of the elements that are thought to increase the risk are: Gender: There are more cases of women than men...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.Breast cancer accounts for about 32 percent of all cancer diagnosed in women. Breast Cancer Metastasis To Bone Symptoms Breast cancer is very uncommon in male. In families carrying the breast cancer associated genes, male...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.The reality is that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer some time in her life. Breast Cancer Metastasis To Liver PrognosisSo even if you manage to be one of the eight who doesn't get it, chances are you will...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.A malignant tumor is a set of cancer cells that might assault nearby tissues or extend (metastasize) to distant parts of the body. Breast Cancer Metastasis To Spine You might think that merely women could get breast cancer,...more
For a woman, being diagnosed with breast cancer is one of the most traumatic experiences in life. Once the disease is detected the uphill climb of physical exhaustion due to medical treatment and the emotional trauma of going through the side effects...more
Author: Dennis Siluk Ed.D.Meanwhile, women that have already developed breast cancer can use certain natural remedies to minimize the effects of traditional medical treatments for breast cancer as well. Breast Cancer Metastasis Symptoms A number of...more
If you're currently a breast cancer patient or survivor as I am, you may be interested in a new study. If you're scheduled for or you've had any kind of breast radiation treatment or breast cancer surgery including radiation therapy, axillary lymph...more