cancer

The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, but there are risk factors involved.  These risk factors vary and are not always the exact causes.  It is important, however, that you understand the risk factors.  By doing so, you will be able to live a healthier lifestyle and hopefully prevent breast cancer. Here are a few tips that can help you lower the risk of having breast … [Read more...] about How do you prevent breast cancer?

There are several ways by which you can determine if someone has breast cancer. The three major methods are: Breast Self-Examination: also called BSE for short, women are recommended to know how to do this and actually do so on a regular basis. Mammography: this is basically an x-ray of your breasts.  Women ought to have regular screenings, especially those who are over … [Read more...] about How is breast cancer detected?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every woman ought to pay more attention to this condition. Breast cancer is basically a malignant tumor that originates from the cells of the breast. This group of cancer cells may start from the breast, but if not dealt with at an early stage, they can spread - or metastasize - to other cells of the body. While breast cancer … [Read more...] about What is breast cancer?