How Your Diet May Affect Your Risk of Breast Cancer
By Stacy SimonHave you ever said “no thanks” to a tempting dessert or eaten only salad for lunch because you were trying to cut back? If so, you’re among many women who try every day to protect their health by eating right. The American Cancer Society recommends eating mostly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and less red meat (beef, pork, and lamb), less processed meat (bacon, sausage, luncheon meats, and hot dogs), and fewer sweets. A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain cancer types.A healthy diet can also help you get to and stay at a healthy weight...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Diet/Exercise/Weight Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news

Breast Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know
By Stacy Simon An important way to keep up with your breast health is to be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, and know what changes to look for. Finding breast cancer as early as possible gives you a better chance of successful treatment. But knowing what to look for is not a substitute for screening mammograms and other tests, which can help find breast cancer in its early stages, even before any symptoms appear. Benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions are much more common than breast cancer, but it is important to let your health care team know about any changes in your breast so they can be checked out ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news

What You Need to Know About Getting a Mammogram
By Stacy Simon A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray that allows specialists to look for changes in breast tissue that aren’t normal. The American Cancer Society recommends that starting at age 40 women at average risk should have the choice to begin yearly mammograms. Women should begin yearly mammograms at age 45, and they can switch to every 2 years at age 55. And all women, no matter their age, need to let their doctor know about any changes to their breasts. Whether you’re a mammogram newbie or a veteran, knowing what to expect may he...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news

Get Moving to Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
By Stacy Simon Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer. Many studies conducted over the past 20 years have shown that an increase in physical activity is linked to a lower breast cancer risk. The difference in risk between the most active and the least active women is typically around 25%. How exercising lowers breast cancer risk is not fully understood. It’s thought that physical activity regulates hormones including estrogen and insulin, which can fuel breast cancer growth. Regular exercise also helps women stay at a healthy weigh...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

How Your Weight Affects Your Risk of Breast Cancer
By Stacy SimonManaging weight is a challenge for most people in the US. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70% of American adults are overweight.This puts them at higher risk for serious conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer.The female hormone estrogen can help breast cancer grow. After menopause, most of your estrogen comes from fat tissue. Having more fat tissue can increase your chance of getting breast cancer by raising estrogen levels. Also, women...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

Five Ways to Fight Breast Cancer
Want to join the fight against breast cancer? Here are 5 ways to do a lot of good with a little – or a lot – of your time, your skills, and your voice. 1. Volunteer your time The American Cancer Society offers many programs that focus on the physical, social, and emotional needs of people facing breast cancer.RESOURCES: How the American Cancer Society Fights Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Reach To Recovery® – If you have survived breast cancer, you can train to become a Reach To Recovery® volunteer who provides education and emotional support to other women &...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Advocacy ACS Programs and Services Source Type: news

If You’re Called Back After a Mammogram
By Stacy Simon Most of the time, women getting their routine mammogram will receive a letter within 30 days saying the results were normal. But if doctors find something suspicious, they’ll call you back – usually within just 5 days – to take new pictures or get other tests.Getting that call can be scary, but a suspicious finding does not mean you have cancer. What else could it be? A suspicious finding may be just dense breast tissue, a cyst, or even a tumor that isn’t cancer. Other times, the image just isn’t clear and needs to be retaken. Or, if this is your first mammogram, your doctor may...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news

Ovarian Cancer Researcher Aims to Find New Treatment
(Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features)
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Large Study Finds No Link Between Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk
(Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features)
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
By Stacy SimonFrank, open discussions between cancer patients and their doctors is a key part of getting good care. Ideally, these discussions help patients make informed decisions by giving them a good understanding of what to expect from treatment and their chances for recovery (prognosis).But often, especially for patients who may be near the end of life, high quality conversations about quality of life, prognosis, and treatment choices happen either too late or not at all. And when they do happen, misunderstandings often occur that can lead patients to have unrealistic expectations and make treatment choices that they ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Advanced Cancer Source Type: news

CDC: Adults Aged 50 and Older Need More Physical Activity
By Stacy SimonMore than 1 in 4 Americans ages 50 and older get no physical activity beyond their normal daily routine, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s about 31 million people.According to the CDC, regular physical activity is vital for healthy aging. It can reduce the risk of early death and help prevent, delay, or manage many chronic diseases faced by adults ages 50 and older. These include stroke, heart disease, arthritis, some types of cancer, diabetes, lung disease (COPD), and depression. In 2014, the CDC says 2 in 3 adults ages 50 and older had at le...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

Study Compares Surgery, Radiation, and Active Monitoring to Treat Prostate Cancer
This study will help inform that discussion for men making what is a highly personal, and often difficult choice,” said Brawley.The study involved about 1,600 men in the United Kingdom aged 50 to 69 who were diagnosed with prostate cancer after having an elevated PSA test result. The men were assigned randomly to get surgery to remove their prostate, external-beam radiation, or active monitoring.While the results showed no difference in death from prostate cancer among the groups after 10 years of monitoring, it remains to be seen whether differences will show up after a longer follow-up period. This could be especia...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prostate Cancer Source Type: news

Feelings Book Helps Kids Cope with Cancer
My Cancer DaysBy Courtney FiligenziIllustrated by Nicole TadgellEstimates show that in 2016, more than 10,000 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer. That means thousands of patients and families will face the physical and emotional challenges that come when cancer impacts a young child.To help support and encourage people touched by childhood cancer, especially during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the American Cancer Society offers an excerpt of My Cancer Days, a book that helps kids explore the emotional ups and downs of daily life during treatment. Appropriate fo...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Childhood Cancer Source Type: news

Can Coffee Lower Cancer Risk?
By Stacy Simon Most Americans drink at least 1 cup of coffee a day, and many feel like they can’t face the morning without it. So wouldn’t it be great if our beloved beverage helped protect us from cancer? There is, in fact, some reason to believe it could. Coffee is brewed from beans that contain antioxidants, which are thought to have a protective effect against cancer. Researchers have conducted more than 1,000 studies looking at this question, with mixed results. Some early studies seemed to show that coffee might increase risk of some cancer types. Since then, however, larger and better designed studies ha...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news

The Rare Gift Making a Major Impact in Childhood Cancer Research
(Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features)
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - September 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news