Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with one in seven women developing breast cancer in her lifetime. In the U.S. in 2004, the American Cancer Society estimated that nearly 216,000 new cases of breast cancer in women and 1500 new cases of breast cancer in men would be diagnosed, and over 40,000 women and 400 men would die from the disease. The incidence of breast cancer in women increases... Read more >
Breast cancer is what comes to mind when most people think of breast disease. In fact, a number of other types of breast disease exist, including some, such as breast mastitis and fibrocystic breast disease that can produce non-cancerous breast lumps. The appearance of any form of breast lump is a frightening event, as the first thought of most women is that they have found a breast cancer tumor.Breast mastitis is... Read more >
Women's breasts come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of their differences in appearance, all women's breasts need special care to stay healthy for a lifetime. Good breast care starts with the same things that are good for the rest of your body. Practice good nutrition, get plenty of exercise, and cut back on any caffeine, cigarettes, or alcohol if you consume them at all. Breast Care Throughout... Read more >
For some women, breasts can be a source of pride, a symbol of motherhood, and a source of great pleasure. Unfortunately for others, breasts can also be a reason for great suffering. A woman's unhappiness with her breasts might be physical, psychological, or both. Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and some women have two breasts that look entirely different from each other. All are normal, but women don't have... Read more >
A pregnant woman's body undergoes a number of changes as it prepares to give birth to a baby. Most noticeably, a woman's abdomen expands and bulges as her uterus grows to support the growing fetus. In addition, a pregnant woman's breasts will often enlarge as they prepare to produce breast milk. One of the first signs of pregnancy is sore breasts. As early as a few weeks after conception, a... Read more >
Many risk factors and causes contribute to breast cancer, and women become more at risk for breast cancer as they age. Why Does Aging Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50 years old, and women over 60 are at the greatest risk for the disease. Studies have shown that as a woman ages, her lobules, or milk-producing glands, begin to shut down. The process is known... Read more >
When it comes to breast cancer, the role of hormones as a cause or treatment option is a highly discussed topic that medical experts continually debate. In fact, researchers have found a link between high levels of estrogen (the female sex hormone produced in the ovaries) and the development of breast cancer. Unfortunately, this means that certain treatments for menopause, namely hormone replacement therapy (HRT)... Read more >
Through the years, doctors have prescribed hormone replacement therapy to millions of women, making this drug regimen one of the most frequently prescribed medical treatments in the U.S. Hormone replacement therapy describes a type of treatment in which women take estrogen, progesterone or a combination of both hormones to combat the negative physical effects of menopause. The low estrogen production typical in... Read more >
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