Category: Breast Health

Breast cancer occurs due to abnormal growth of some breast cells. According to U.S Breast Cancer Statistics, in 2020, about 42, 170 women in the U.S are expected to die from breast cancer. There are so many misconceptions out there about breast cancer and it’s important to understand the facts. Misconception 1: If you don’t …

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Breast cancer is one of the most common and complex diseases affecting American women. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated there would be 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women in the US in 2019 and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that about 1 in 8 women born today …

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). This annual campaign is organized to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, one of the most common cancers found in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over …

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in American women. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated there would be 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women in the US in 2019. Breast cancer is a complex disease with many contributing factors such as age, family history, genetics, and gender, which …

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The mammogram involves the use of an x-ray machine to find breast cancer as early as possible. This screening tool allows the diagnosis to be made at an early stage, even before a cancerous tumor is felt. However, your first mammogram can create some anxiety, which is quite normal. Educating yourself about what the exam …

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in American women, other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that there will be 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women in the US in 2019. Awareness campaigns have done a lot to throw light on the disease, helping women to …

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American women. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about one in eight women born today in the U.S. is likely to develop breast cancer at some point of time. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast …

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Women desire a firm, attractive bustline, but pregnancy and breastfeeding can drastically change the shape and size of the breasts. Due to specific hormones, your breasts go through a process during pregnancy that prepares them for breastfeeding. However, after breastfeeding, the breasts tend to deflate, sag and become droopy. The good news is that moms …

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in American women, other than skin cancers. So, to increase awareness regarding this, October is observed as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) (October 1-October 31). NBCAM is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of …

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Pregnancy is the time where a women’s body goes through myriad physical changes. Apart from the expanding belly and weight gain, the body part that undergoes the most changes are the breasts. Hormone oestrogen is responsible for breast development and enlargement during pregnancy, which is normal as your body gets ready for lactation. Knowing about …

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