Urgent |
I have another question that needs to be answered, and the answer I give is to the core! The question was " What is the single most important risk factor for developing Breast Cancer?". Well, here is ...
Posted by Mommys Children on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:35:00 PST |
Breast Cancer Screening at Dentists Office |
I have received at least a dozen questions about this topic over the last few weeks and I felt it more important to submit my findings in a blog because more people would be up to date on it and more ...
Posted by Mommys Children on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:30:00 PST |
Breast Self Exam (BSE) |
Examining your breasts is an important way to find a breast cancer early, when it's most likely to be cured. Not every cancer can be found this way, but it is a critical step you can and should take f...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:34:00 PST |
Symptoms |
Early Signs
A lump is detected, which is usually single, firm, and most often painless.
A portion of the skin on the breast or underarm swells and has an unusual appearance.
Veins on the skin surfa...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:27:00 PST |
How does it happen |
The breast is a gland designed to make milk. The lobules in the breast make the milk, which then drains through the ducts to the nipple.
Like all parts of your body, the cells in your breasts usually ...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:14:00 PST |
Making the change |
Making the following changes in your life will improve your overall health and also MAY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE your risk for breast cancer.
Stop smoking. You should use every resource you can find to he...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:04:00 PST |
Factors you can or can't control |
Many factors might affect your risk for breast cancer and other diseases. You may be able to control and modify some of these, including:
what you eat,
how much you weigh, and maintaining a healthy w...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:02:00 PST |
Lowering Risk |
Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of developing breast cancer. If you have no personal history of the disease, you want to do what you can to stay clear of it. And if you hav...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:57:00 PST |
Environmental Risk( carcinogen vs. antioxidant) |
Environmental Factors and Breast Cancer Risk
The world that surrounds us; including the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink; is full of toxins. Many of these toxins are known carc...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:48:00 PST |
Understanding Breast Cancer Risk |
Understanding Breast Cancer Risk
All women are at risk for getting breast cancer. As you get older, your risk increases. Assuming you live to age 90, your risk of getting breast cancer over your lifet...
Posted by Mommys Children on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:33:00 PST |
