Articles for topic: breast cancer
How Menopause Affects Your Breasts
There’s a good reason why menopause is called “the change of life.” It can affect just about every part of your body, including your breasts.
Why Keeping Slim Reduces Your Breast Cancer Risk At Menopause
Findings from a National Cancer Institute study in the USA show that the link between being overweight and increased cancer risk cannot be ignored.
What You Need To Know About Sore Breasts At Menopause
Any changes in the breast are always best to be checked. If you are experiencing pain, this may help answer some of your questions.
The Truth About Vitamin C and Cancer
This is such an important subject and nutritionist Patrick Holford shares exactly why it is so important to understand and utilise vitamin C effectively for cancer.
How To Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Any woman who has had breast cancer is naturally concerned to avoid any future occurrence and nutritionist Patrick Holford has some practical suggestions on how to do that.
8 Breast Cancer Myths & Facts
There is certainly plenty of information around about breast cancer, but it never hurts to remind ourselves of things that may be beliefs rather than facts.
Low Oestrogen Levels? You Can Still Be Oestrogen Dominant
Women are often concerned that their oestrogen levels are low, but it is not the actual level that is as important as where the progesterone level is in relation to it. Treating low progesterone levels is just as important when dealing with your symptoms.
New Clues Why Breast Cancer Still A Menopause Risk
Progesterone is essential to counteract the excess oestrogen at the root of breast cancer and at menopause levels drop even more dramatically than oestrogen does.
Is Soy Safe For Breast Cancer Patients?
Soy is a preferred alternative to dairy milk and dairy products by many women. However if you have not included soy products before, then it could be entirely the wrong thing if you have a cancer diagnosis.
Increased Breast Cancer Risk At Menopause From Pill and Coil
Are you on the Pill or Coil for menopause symptoms? Users of hormonal contraceptives had a 52% greater risk of having breast cancer according to a recent study from Finland.