Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Signs Of Breast Cancer
October 03, 2008
Hot flashes may be a good sign for breast cancer survivors who took
the med tamoxifen, researchers say. In a five-year study of women
who had taken the drug, those who reported having hot flashes were
less likely to experience a breast cancer recurrence than women who
did not have them.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Phyllis Johnson
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Health Expert
...cases when women have cancer in both breasts, the symptoms of breast cancer don't show up...
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By PJ Hamel
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Health Expert
If you feel a lump in your breast, you know enough to take it seriously. But did you know that a...
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By PJ Hamel
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Health Expert
When you browse through the new Q & A section of this Web site, you’ll see a common theme: “I...
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By Phyllis Johnson
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Health Expert
...because I didn't know that pain and swelling could be symptoms of breast cancer. My symptoms...
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By PJ Hamel
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Health Expert
Because breast cancer has been the subject of so much media attention and marketing, most American...
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Health Guide
Q. I felt a lump under my arm, in the area of my armpit, not in my breast. So that means I don’t have to worry about breast cancer, right? A. Wrong. Your breasts don’t begin and end right...
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Q. The skin of one of my breasts has suddenly gotten dimpled, kind of like the skin of an orange. What’s that about? A. That, too, could be a sign of trouble. Sometimes a tumor causes swelling...
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...should have routine screenings, such as mammograms, and conduct self-exams on a regular basis.
Symptoms of breast cancer can be different in each woman. A woman may experience any number of...
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Q. I have this scaly rash right around my nipple. That couldn’t be a sign of cancer, could it? A. Yes, it could. Or it could be a plain old rash. But any time your nipple changes, it’s worth a...
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Q. My breast swelled up and was hot and painful to the touch. My doctor treated me for mastitis, but it turned out to be inflammatory breast cancer. I think other women should be aware that not all...
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds taking an aspirin a day may lower a woman's risk for a common type of breast cancer. The study reveals daily...
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January 22, 2009
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, researchers found caffeine is not associated with overall breast cancer risk, but it could increase the risk of...
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December 19, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newly identified protein may contribute to the spread of breast cancer, making it a potential maker for metastatic breast...
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June 02, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, there's more motivation to hit the gym: it's good for your breast health! A new study reveals girls and young women who...
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December 16, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A group of breast cancer drugs that had been deemed ineffective might be able to help a sub-group of breast cancer patients...
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