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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Breast Cancer' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Breast Cancer 1. Male Breast Cancer–diagnosis And Treatment Options - By: Michael Russell It may sound odd but it’s true, even the male population can be afflicted with breast cancer! In fact, about 1% of all the breast cancer patients being treated in the United States are men. Breast cancer should not be taken lightly for doing so may cost you your dear life! So, if you ... 2. Male Breast Cancer – Unraveling The Puzzle - By: Michael Russell Who says that only females can get breast cancer? Well, believe it or not, breast cancer also affects the male species! For a long time, breast cancer has been considered to be a disease that only affects the female population. However, recent studies indicate that approximately 1% of... Featured ArticleBreast Cancer Myths Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, yet, did you know that men can also be affected by it? It is not solely a disease that women can get, although it is less likely, men are still at risk as well. This fact may startle some, and many individuals still hold onto various myths pertaining to such a disease. Let's work on dispelling some of those myths. As mentioned above, the first myth pertaining to this disease is that it only affects women. This, of course, i ...
Read full story 3. Is Breast Cancer A Risk To You? - By: Michael Russell Around the world, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for women. Breast cancer is a cancer that develops in the breast tissue. In rare instances, breast cancer can develop in men, but the vast majority of cases are in women. Human beings seem to be one of the few animals to develop breas... 4. Show Your Pink Ribbon! - By: Michael Russell You’ve seen them on the lapels of celebrities at awards shows. You’ve seen them as jewelry, as magnets, as pictures on grocery items. They’re those little ribbons that show the wearer is a supporter of the cause the ribbon represents. It all started with the red ribbons in support of ... 5. Care After Breast Cancer Surgery - By: Michael Russell When your doctor has diagnosed breast cancer, surgery often follows. You have a choice between a full mastectomy and a partial mastectomy. You’ve got a lot of questions, not only about the type of surgery to opt for, but what about after the surgery. What kind of changes will you be facing? How ... 6. Early Detection Of Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell All breast cancers start out as benign tumors. If these tumors can be completely removed, and there is an excellent chance they can be, there is almost no danger of breast cancer even developing. Early detection of these benign tumors, therefore is the key to avoiding breast cancer. S... 7. Breast Cancer Survival - By: Michael Russell Approximately 1.2 million people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Only about 2000 of these will be men. The primary risk factor for getting breast cancer is being a woman! But no matter who the victim, there is a simple way to increase your chances of surviving this horrible diseas... 8. How To Prevent Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell Incidents of breast cancer are at an all time high, affecting as many as one in eight women. About a third of those will die from it. It is second only to lung cancer in death-causing cancers. Given these dire statistics, you’d think there’d be a ton of research, all kinds of information, and a f... 9. Green Tea For Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell Breast cancer is on the rise in the United States and other Western nations. It’s responsible for millions of deaths annually, yet a cure remains elusive. Studies have found some substances, however, that have preventative properties; or that slow the progress of breast cancer. A particular varie... 10. The Role Of Estrogen In Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell How do you think you would feel if you or someone very close to you is diagnosed with breast cancer? A lot of women would be devastated for sure, to say the least. But what really is breast cancer and what causes it? Can women do something to prevent it? Or are they left with no other choice but... 11. Prevent Breast Cancer By Eating Right! - By: Michael Russell For a long time, women around the world have feared breast cancer. And why shouldn’t it be? Being afflicted with breast cancer in the past has been as sure as signing one’s own death contract! Breast cancer patients simply do not have any preventive measures with which they can protect themselves... 12. Breast Cancer More Common In The Overweight - By: Michael Russell The cancer that affects more women than any other is, of course, breast cancer. What may surprise you is that breast cancer is increasing among both women and men in the United States. Many feel that our national weight problem is the cause. This is a good news/bad news scenario. The... 13. Are You At Risk For Breast Cancer? - By: Michael Russell If you are more at risk for breast cancer than other women, knowing could save your life some day! Early detection is key to curing this insidious disease, and your foreknowledge should encourage more stringent self-tests and regular mammograms. If you belong to any of the following groups, you ne... 14. Treatments For Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell Once diagnosed with breast cancer, there are several different treatment options. Which you and your doctor choose depends on the stage of your cancer, the location, and other factors. Your doctor could recommend any one or combination of the following. Surgeries Just abo... 15. What To Expect When You Suspect Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell Breast cancer can be frightening, but knowledge is power. If you’ve been vigilant in your personal breast exams and mammograms there may come a time when a lump or suspicious area is found. The first thing that will probably happen is you’ll get another mammogram. This time it’s called a diagnost... 16. Helping A Breast Cancer Patient - By: Michael Russell Patients suffering with breast cancer should be provided with good care both by their nurse and their loved ones. A good loving care from people around them will make the condition more tolerable. If you are to provide care for a breast cancer patient, you should know how the patient ... 17. When Breast Cancer Strikes - By: Michael Russell One of the most disturbing diseases that have struck women of our time is breast cancer. Breast cancer can strike anyone. However, women who have other members of their immediate family affected with breast cancer are more likely to suffer from the disease themselves. How is breast can... 18. Breast Cancer – Signs You Need To Heed - By: Michael Russell The breast occupies about 21 percent of the most common part of the body affected with cancer. The lung accounts for about 23 percent occupying the highest slot followed by the colon and rectum with about 22 percent of the most commonly affected areas of the body. The rest is divided among the urin... 19. Breast Cancer Treatments - By: Michael Russell There are treatments that are effective in treating both male and female breast cancer. Treatment depends on how far the cancer has grown (stage). These treatments include surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The initial treatment for the majority of patients d... 20. Breast Cancer – Are You At Risk? - By: Michael Russell Cancer is probably the worst-case scenario a person may face in his life. A cancer diagnosis is a reality no one will probably be ever ready for, or will ever be strong enough to handle. A person with cancer reacts in various ways. Some patients may cope with the reality of cancer by intellectualizi... 21. Breast Cancer: Prevent With Healthy Living - By: Michael Russell Generally speaking, breast cancer can be explained as an abnormal growth or a mass of cells, also known as a tumor, anywhere within the breast or immediate surrounding area. Usually the breast tumor is felt to be a lumpy mass during the early stages of breast cancer. If a woman feels a lump or abn... 22. A Brief History Of Breast Cancer - By: Michael Russell Ancient Egyptians first noted and recorded the disease as tumors, or ulcers, of the breasts, concluded that there was no real cure and that the only form of treatment was cauterization with a tool called the “fire drill”. Since then, there have been many similar cases described by doctors throughout... 23. Breast Cancer In "sex And The City" - By: Michael Russell Popular TV series are often real golden nuggets for women. “Sex and the City”, known all over the world, tells the story of four different women (Samantha, Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte), coming from different (but related) social layers, successful and independent, four different typologies and… mo... 24. Preventing Breast Cancer: Tips You Should Know - By: Michael Russell Heart disease, lung cancer, and breast cancer are the top killers of American women today. In fact, breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in women and can be deadly if not caught early enough. A healthy diet and lifestyle can dramatically decrease a woman’s chances of ... 25. Male Breast Cancer - The Risk Factors - By: Michael Russell Most people do not expect a man to be diagnosed with breast cancer. But about one percent of all breast cancer patients are male. In 2007, 450 men and 40,460 women from the United States will die from breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be 2,030 new cases of male bre... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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