Breast Cancer Symptoms
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009Thomas Johnson asked: Breast cancer is a of both men and women. But in case of men, it is less common than women. Cancer grows in the cells of the breast and it develops uncontrollably and spreads to other parts of the body. If cancer occurs in cells of breast, one will feel a lump at [...]
Breast Cancer: Detection, Treatments and Prevention
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008Breast cancer is the number one disease that women in the United States fear the most, and for compelling reasons. It is the leading cause of death among women between 40 and 55 years of age and is the second overall cause of death among women (exceeded only by lung cancer). Unfortunately, it is also on the rise worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, this year about 175,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and about 43,300 deaths from breast cancer will occur among women in the USA.
Breast cancer is a rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. It is life-threatening because it quickly spreads to vital organs.
Does Depression Increase Risk of Breast Cancer?
Thursday, December 27th, 2007A recent study reported by MSNBC suggested that women who are sad or suffer from mild depression have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.
The research also suggested that the longer a patient suffers with feeling of sadness or being depressed, the stronger the relationship with breast cancer becomes. The research is published in the [...]
Drinking and Breast Cancer – Is There a Link?
Monday, December 10th, 2007That glass of wine you have every now and then can actually be good for you, right? Well … yes and no.
The Washington Post reported not long ago that there is a connection between drinking alcohol and breast cancer. While they acknowledge that drinking in moderation can still have some health benefits, such as lowering your [...]






