Pain killer Aspirin reduces the breast cancer risk by about 20%, according to a latest research study by British doctors. Scientists conducted 21 analytical studies on 37,000 women to find the beneficial effects of Aspirin on Breast cancer treatment. But researchers advised caution and requirement for more research before coming to conclusion on [...]
Yahoo launched breast cancer awareness site
October 2, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yahoo Health launched special site to create awareness on breast cancer with articles, videos, expert’s advice and survival stories. It is a must visit site for every breast cancer patient and also for others who want to know about breast cancer. It has a special section about personal stories of breast cancer [...]
Breast Cancer risk raises by any type of alcohol intake
September 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
All types of alcohol increases breast cancer risk, according to the research study Kaiser medical care programme, California. Researchers analyzed the drinking habits of 70,033 women of various races and asked them questions during health exams between 1978 and 1985. They looked at which types of alcohol the women drank and also their [...]
Breast cancer: New guidelines
September 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Canadian cancer society issued new guidelines for breast cancer patients about examination of their breasts. They no longer need to follow monthly self examination of breasts but they should understand their breasts and alert doctors if they detect any changes. Women should need to be aware of the normal breast tissue and [...]
Evista for Breast Cancer in postmenopausal women
September 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Evista (Raloxifene) was approved for Breast cancer treatment by Food and Drug administration for some post-menopausal women. After Tamoxifen, Evista is the second drug approved for breast cancer treatment. Evista should not be prescribed for all women because of serious side effects. Evista is advised for treatment in two groups of women [...]
Breast cancer is the number one killer cancer
May 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Breast Cancer Statistics: Among cancer killers, Breast cancer jumped from no.3 to no.1 place within 10 years. 25% of breast cancer patients are below the age of 50 years. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. Around 40,000 American women are falling prey to breast cancer. It is [...]
Exercise and yoga help breast cancer women in early stage
May 11, 2007 By Leave a Comment
According to latest research studies, Yoga and Aerobic exercise help to improve quality of life in early-stage breast cancer patients. Results of the research study were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. This study is the largest to date to find the effects of exercise during chemotherapy and the first one to evaluate [...]
New Research results on Breast Cancer
May 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
1. New molecules to fight against Breast Cancer. Hamilton college research scientists discovered new molecules that will be effective in the fight against Breast Cancer. They found them using advanced computational Tomography techniques. Albany Medical professional synthesized those molecules. This research on Breast Cancer will be published in the May 16 issue [...]
Breast Cancer in Females – Causes
April 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Breast cancer in females occupies second place among all the cancers in Indians as per the world Health organization‘s (WHO) report. It is reported that 80,000 females are affected by breast Cancer in 2002. With increase in disposable income and change in diet and life style, Breast cancer is on rise among Indians. [...]
Breast cancer – Causes and prevention
March 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
All the tumours in the breast may not be cancers. The benign once are called “Fibroids”. Incidence of breast cancer: In India: 1 in 30 women. In Western countries: 1 in 10-15 women. Causes of Breast cancer: 1. Heredity: Women with family [...]
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