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Fibrocystic breast disease (benign lumps in the breasts) are very common and linked to hormonal changes. This article looks at symptoms, causes and treatment options. more...
Stem cell implants are a new form of cosmetic surgery. This article explores the pros and cons compared to silicone implants, what it costs, and where to get treatment. more...
Regular breast checks are vital in preventing breast cancer but according to surveys only a small number of women self-examine theirs. Here's how to check your breasts. more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This article explains what breast cancer is and how many women it affects. Here's an overview of signs, symptoms, and treatment. more...
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Exploiting the Pink Ribbon for Corporate Profit
By: Neshali Weera
Sales go up if companies join the pink-ribbon movement. However, many companies end up donating little, if anything, to the cause. So who is really being helped? more...
By: Kristin Krogh
The Breast Cancer 3-Day takes place in several US cities and raises money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthrophic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. more...
By: Kate Eckman
October may be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but doctors suggest we think and practice pink all year long. Breast cancer survivors like Kristen Berset agree. more...
Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Through Lifestyle
By: Christina Jones
While it is true that breast cancer is inherited, genetic forces are the cause of only one in ten cases of breast cancer. more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an appropriate time to gather vital information not just for a month, but for a lifetime of prevention. more...
Common Carcinogens and Women's Health
By: Rasham Nassar
Healthy habits coupled with the avoidance of carcinogenic elements can drastically reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. more...
Join Dr. Susan Love, Avon and the Army of Women
By:
Genna Cockerham
The Love/Avon Army of Women is seeking 1 million women to sign up to help find breast cancer causes and preventative strategies through breast cancer research. more...
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