Women consuming more fiber may reduce risk of breast cancer
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This news comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 prospective studies published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
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9 Lifestyle changes lowering risk of breast cancer
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It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Read More7 Possible signs of breast cancer besides a lump
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Ask a woman who’s had breast cancer how they discovered it and most will say their first clue was finding a lump in the breast.
Read More8 myths about breast cancer
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Part of this is the fact breast cancer gets a lot of media exposure compared to other forms of cancer.
Read MoreDebunking 8 mistaken beliefs about breast cancer
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When we hear of a woman who has been diagnosed with cancer, most of us tend to assume it is breast cancer.
Read MoreQuiz: Test your knowledge about breast cancer
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Here is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read MoreWhy breasts are often not symmetrical
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The average breasts weighs between 7-10 ounces and are primarily composed of 12 to 20 lobules that spread out from the nipple like the spokes in a bicycle tire.
Read More3 steps essential to early detection of breast cancer
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October is typically associated with fall colors of orange, yellow and red, but pink is another color you may be noticing quite a bit during this time of year.
Read More4 things every woman should do to help prevent breast cancer
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There are four lifestyle risk factors consistently shown to decrease the risk of breast cancer. By taking steps today to modify your daily lifestyle habits, you can make a difference in protecting your breast health.
Read MoreBreast cancer survivors can safely enjoy soy
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There was often confusion on what to advise breast cancer survivors when it came to the consumption of soy.
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Low-Dose Aspirin
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You may be taking low-dose aspirin regularly because its blood-thinning powers are known to stave off heart disease, but some California researchers may have just given you another reason. Their findings indicate that taking low-dose aspirin at least three times per week may reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by up to 20 percent.
Read MoreNot Your Momma’s Mammogram
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That could be the tagline for a new report just published in JAMA Internal Medicine. A study has shown that over 80 percent of doctors are still recommending annual mammograms for women in their early 40s, even though guideline changes have pushed back the age for yearly breast cancer screening.
Read MoreWill New Drug Flush Your Hot Flushes?
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The most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause is hot flushes, also known as hot flashes. They occur when the blood vessels near you skin's surface dilate to cool, but science still don't know the cause of the dilation.
Read MoreA Blood Test for Breast Cancer?
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Doctors are now able to better identify breast cancers at higher risk for recurrence and track the success or failure of treatment – via asimple blood test. This is thanks to the discovery of a new biomarker, called cMethDNA, discovered in the blood of women with advanced breast cancer by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
Read More9 ways women can lower risk of breast cancer
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The one cancer for woman that makes them take notice the most is breast cancer. This is understandable since other than lung cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Read MoreBreast Cancer & Smoked Meats
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Women who have had breast cancer are being advised to steer clear of meat grilled, barbequed or smoked in order to increase post-cancer survival time.
Read MoreRemoval of healthy breast not always advised
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It’s becoming more of a growing trend for a woman with breast cancer to request to have her other healthy breast removed in order to lessen her risk of cancer recurrence.
Read MoreDense Breasts: What Women Need to Know
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Did you know 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease? This is because there are other significant risk factors for this particular cancer that women are often unaware of. One of them is having dense breasts.
Read MoreTop Cancers Affecting Women
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There are 5 common cancer the affect women the most. Understanding your individual risk for these cancers is the first step in minimizing the risk and even preventing the disease. Yes, breast cancer is first on the list but you may be surprised at some of the other common cancers common in women.
Read MoreEarly Stage Treatment Questioned For Breast Cancer
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New research has called a common treatment for early stage breast cancer into question. The treatment can often be disfiguring. According to a study published in the journal JAMA Oncology found that women with stage 0 breast cancer which is also known as ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS who undergo treatment have the same likelihood of dying of breast cancer within 20 years as women in the general population. DCIS is often diagnosed after abnormal cells have been found in the breast's milk ducts. This is most often detected through a mammogram. It not makes up about one in five new breast cancer diagnoses according the American Cancer Society. The good thing is almost all women diagnosed at this stage can be cured.
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