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Is Breast Cancer Preventable? It Just Might Be...
In 2014, the World Health Organization stated that cancer rates worldwide will rise by 57% by 2034, boldly declaring that there will be an “imminent global cancer disaster” in the coming years. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States, according to the -National Cancer Institute. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Did you know that more than half of all cancers can be...
October 3, 2019
Could Immunotherapy Cure Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer treatment has come a long way over the past few decades, but no cure has been found to date. Immunotherapy could potentially change that. Recent breakthroughs targeting tumor-specific proteins have made immunotherapy more effective, and we could be closer than ever to a cure. Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating numerous forms of cancer, but breast cancer has been more difficult...
September 12, 2019
New Research Says This Compound Might Attack Tumor Growth
Studies have shown a correlation between eating large amounts of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and a lower risk of cancer. And, more to the point, researchers may have finally found one of the reasons why. Cruciferous vegetables contain an enzyme that breaks down into a unique compound in the body. This compound, I3C, activates a tumor-suppressing enzyme, and tests on supplemented mice have...
June 24, 2019
FDA Proposes Changes to Mammography for First Time in 20 Years
In an effort to modernize and improve the quality of breast cancer screening, the - U.S. Food and Drug Administration - is proposing changes to mammography standards for the first time in 20 years. The changes center on best practices, patient care and patient education as well as the regulation of mammography facilities. The changes will also take into account technological advances within the field...
April 17, 2019
Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Beware
Breast cancer awareness is an important part of women’s health, and early detection saves lives. Unfortunately, increased awareness and easily accessible screening processes sometimes lead to unnecessary treatments. Protection from both sides of this ugly disease is aided by arming oneself with solid information on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Be aware of breast cancer risk, but don't let...
October 22, 2018
Breast Cancer—Are We Being Given Bad Advice?
Introduction - When it comes to breast cancer, the worst thing we can do is put 100% blind faith in the medical establishment.  To be blunt, there is simply too much money and too many jobs hanging on the highly profitable - BUSINESS - of diagnosing and treating breast cancer. The profits (and job security) are so high, in fact, as to explain why it seems as if there is more an impetus to treat breast...
October 13, 2018
These Breast Cancer Patients Might Not Need Chemotherapy
A study published in June, 2018,- in the New England Journal of Medicine may change the guidelines on how doctors treat a common form of breast cancer. According to the report, about 70% of people in early stages of certain breast cancers can be treated just as effectively - without - chemotherapy. New Findings - The researchers focused on patients with hormone-receptor positive, HER2-negative, node-negative...
June 6, 2018
5 Tips to Getting on With Your Life After Cancer
I am lucky enough to be almost 9 years out from my breast cancer diagnosis. Those 3,285 days have been filled with some really bad moments and some pretty amazing ones as well. Just like life before cancer. HA! - Nothing has been the same since I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. Not to mention the scans, blood tests, and the stack of pills I still take every day to keep the cancer at bay. ...
April 23, 2018
The Top 4 Cancers That Affect Women
While both men and women can experience cancer of many varieties, it is said that on average, 1 in every 3 women will develop some form of the disease in their lifetime. It is important for all ladies to know what kinds of cancer they are especially at risk for, so that they may spot the signs if any arise in the future. Breast Cancer - While breast cancer can affect men as well, it typically occurs...
September 28, 2017
This Treatment Could Increase Your Risk of Dying From Cancer
We’re constantly looking for better, smarter, and safer ways to improve our health. In fact, in 2015 it was found that about 1/3 of Americans look for alternative medicine outside regular health care. Some alternative health care methods can be helpful - the problem arises when people start replacing conventional health care with these methods, especially when facing a fatal disease like cancer. Study...
August 15, 2017