Articles tagged with: breast cancer

 

 

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.

 

Why Men and Women React Differently to Cancer Gene

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic discovered that an androgen receptor is found in both prostate and breast cancers, yet has opposite effects on these diseases.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Dietary Help For Breast Cancer

We are all so much more conscious of how much influence a good diet has on our health, and particularly when it comes to breast cancer.

 

Combined HRT May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

There are many different types of HRT but combination types, where there is both oestrogen and a synthetic progestin, can increase breast cancer risk.

 

7 Key Signs to Look For In Breast Cancer

It is a regular part of most women’s routine to check their breasts for lumps or anything out of the ordinary at least once a month. The faster you identify a problem, the better your chance of successful treatment.