Breast Cancer
67 Articles & Excerpts
Treatment for Hot Flashes: Antidepressants
by National Cancer Institute
Women with breast cancer who suffer hot flashes now have a new option: widely used antidepressant drugs. In a large study presented at the 2000 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, venlafaxine (Effexor) substantially reduced hot
Breast Cancer Defined
by National Institute on Aging
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. It is more common among older women than younger women. Men can get breast cancer too, although they account for only one percent of all reported cases.
Breast Cancer : Adjuvant Therapy, Drug Therapy
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Following either mastectomy or lumpectomy with radiation, additional (adjuvant) therapy is given to most women whose cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. This may be chemotherapy or hormone therapy, or both.
Breast Cancer Risk and Abortion, Miscarriage
by National Cancer Institute
A woman's hormone levels normally change throughout her life for a variety of reasons, and these hormonal changes can lead to changes in her breasts. Many such hormonal changes occur during pregnancy, changes that may influence a woman's chances
Understanding Breast Cancer
by Health Canada
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. While the causes of breast cancer are not fully understood, research shows that you can lower your risk of developing the disease or dying from it, by minimizing lifestyle and environmental
Breast Self-Examination
by Women's Health Information Center
Regular breast self-exam can help you know how your breasts normally feel and look, so you can notice any changes. When you find a change, you should see your health care provider. Most breast changes or lumps are not cancerous, but only a health care
Sisters Join Hands to Fight Breast Cancer: New Study to Discover Cause
by National Institute of Health
Sisters share a lot more than laughter and secrets. They also share genes and many lifestyle choices. Scientists already know that if a woman has a sister with breast cancer, she is twice as likely to develop it, too. But what causes this link?
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