Breast Health
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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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New Breast Cancer Screening Mammogram Guidelines
By: Art Ayers
The Preventive Care Task Force recommends an end to routine breast cancer screening by mammogram and self-examination for women younger than 50 years old. more...
Does New Mammogram Advice Benefit Insurance?
By:
Karen Plumley
Will the new mammogram advice from a US Task Force for women in their forties benefit insurance companies, and possibly future government supported health care? more...
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment and Cure
By: Partha Saradhi
A constant worry and consideration at some stage in every woman's life is the chance of finding a lump that ultimately turns out to be breast cancer. more...
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...
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