Awareness Of Breast Health
In October each year, a campaign to breast cancer awareness and breast health is being launched in North America, but this cancer continues to claim lives every day. The simple truth is that some of these deaths could be avoided. Read more
Early Detection Of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, and one of the most common types of cancers in general. Calculate that one in seven women alive at age 90 will develop breast cancer. It is particularly prevalent in some families Read more
Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that in 2004, nearly 200,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. It is one of the top ten causes of death for women in the U.S. Younger women seem to be more aware of their family history of breast cancer Read more
Head Wraps On The Go: How To Look Great Even With Cancer
What does a head wrap mean to you? To Kelly, it meant more than Ben Affleck and Jennifer Gardner’s newly purchased property for $16 million dollars. In fact, when Craig gave her a head wrap, she cried uncontrollably for quite some time. Read more
Breast Cancer Treatments
Generally breast cancer is treated by medications, surgery and Radiation therapy. In past few years there is a decline in deaths due to breast cancer as treatment techniques and screening methods have improved, and it can be diagnosed at an early stage. Read more
What Is Paraben And Its Controversy
Recently there has been a lot of discussion and controversy over the use of Paraben. Paraben is a common chemical preservative used in many makeups and health and beauty products. Read more
Genomic Health Expands Oncotype DX Breast Cancer
Genomic Health’s study confirms RT-PCR by Oncotype DX can deliver quantitative gene expression levels for assessing estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status, which are critical factors in determining the use and benefit of hormonal therapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Read more
BSGI Highly Sensitive For Early Breast Cancer
Researchers at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. have shown that Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) is highly sensitive in detecting the presence of cancer. Read more
Breast Cancer Herceptin Treatment Shows Impressive Results
Continuing Herceptin treatment prevents breast cancer progression in women with aggressive metastatic breast cancer. Women with HER2-positive breast cancer benefit from nearly three extra months of life without progression. Read more
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From Taxotere-Based Chemotherapy
Women with high-risk node-negative early stage breast cancer adjuvant treatment (post surgery) with Taxotere (docetaxel) Injection Concentrate as part of the TAC regimen (Taxotere, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide) was associated with a significant improvement Read more