The "Pap" Test That Can Gauge Your Breast...
The HALO breast pap test may become a part of your annual well-woman exam. It is a comfortable, non-invasive test that collects a sample of any nipple fluid that you may produce, and tests that fluid for abnormal cells. Having abnormal cells in your nipple aspirate fluid raises your risk for breast cancer. Learn what to expect during a HALO breast pap test. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Before Chemotherapy…a “To-do List"
Getting prepared for chemotherapy will make treatment less physically and emotionally exhausting. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
10 Ways to Relax During Cancer Treatment
Dealing with breast cancer treatments is like having a part-time job. It takes a lot out of you, as you cope with side effects, finances, and juggling the rest of your life. In order to cope with breast cancer treatments, sometimes you have to give yourself permission to take a break. Here are several ways you can give yourself permission to rest and cope. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 21, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Chest Wall Recurrence
(CWR) can happen after a mastectomy. Learn the definition of Chest Wall Recurrence and how it is treated. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 10, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
The Voices of Male Breast Cancer
Men need to know they have breast tissue; men need to know they can and do get breast cancer. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 10, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Important Facts About Breast Cysts
Breast cysts are very common in perimenopausal women and are not usually associated with breast cancer, but they can show up on your mammogram. Read about breast cysts, mammograms and what they mean for you. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Will I Get Breast Cancer Like My Mom?
Having a mother die of breast cancer can cause fears. One fear may be - will I die of the same type of breast cancer? Do I need to know her diagnosis details? You can take steps to lower your risk of breast cancer. Learn more here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
10 Ways to Cut Yourself Some Slack
Dealing with breast cancer treatments is like having a part-time job. It takes a lot out of you, as you cope with side effects, finances, and juggling the rest of your life. In order to cope with breast cancer treatments, sometimes you have to give yourself permission to take a break. Here are several ways you can give yourself permission to rest and cope. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Anthocyanidins
show up in green tea, cranberries, and several fruits and vegetables. Learn more about anthocyanidins and how they fight cancer here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 17, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Did You Know Women Have 3 Types of Estrogen?
Estrogen is a group of hormones that are made in your body and that change a girl into a women capable of carrying children. Estrogen also helps regulate your menstrual cycle, protects bones from thinning, and keeps cholesterol levels low to protect your heart. Overexposure to estrogen can result in breast cancer, but normal levels are healthy. Estrogen is made within your body, and also in nature, and in a synthetic form in medications. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 17, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
10 Myths About Radiation Treatment
Radiation treatments can save your life, prevent cancer recurrence, or they can be downright scary. Some patients won't have have radiation treatments because they believe certain myths about the health effects. Learn about 10 radiation treatment myths here. Page 2. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Choose a Breast Cancer Oncologist
Getting a diagnosis of breast cancer is a blow, and getting good treatment is essential. How do you choose the right oncologist to work with? What should you look for, and what should you avoid? Here's some ideas, based on my experience with different oncologists. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 11, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Weight, Breast Cancer Risk and Genetic Factors
Women without a BRCA mutation can carry a few extra pounds before menopause with increasing their risk of breast cancer, but those who do have this genetic predisposition must be more careful about their weight. Learn how losing just 10 pounds at a critical time could lower your risk of breast cancer. Page 2. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 9, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Tamoxifen Metabolism and CYP2D6 - How Genes and...
Tamoxifen is given to prevent breast cancer recurrence, but it doesn't always for work for everybody. Learn more about the CYP2D6 enzyme, tamoxifen resistance, and the possible impact on your health after breast cancer treatment. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 7, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Novilase Procedure Destroys Breast Fibroadenoma...
Breast fibroadenomas are usually removed by lumpectomy if they are troublesome. A new procedure called Novilase destroys fibroadenomas using a laser. Novilase laser ablation of breast fibroadenomas is being tested in clinical trials. Learn more about laser ablation of breast fibroadenomas here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - August 6, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
