Olaparib helps to fight breast cancer A THERAPY conceptualized by AstraZeneca P.L.C in order to exploit the changes incurred in the malignant cells has shown noteworthy effectiveness against advanced ovarian and breast cancer conducted in two small international studies.This test was testified by a patient, who had been suffering from this chronic disease and post the trial medications her life transformed completely. The...more
Facts You Should Know About Breast Cancer Do you know that breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women? It is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast. It ranks second and is the most common type of cancer found in women after lung cancer. The odds of a woman contacting breast cancer are twice that of colon rectal or cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. The good news is that it...more
Breast Cancer charity products With the incidences of all forms of cancer on the rise today, it is very possible that we either know someone who has experienced breast cancer, or who will in their lifetime. There are many organizations that sell breast cancer charity products, and a portion of the proceeds are donated for breast cancer research. For those who purchase fine collectibles, this is an excellent way to indulge in your favorite hobby, and do something great to help others at the same time.Because breast cancer charities have used the color pink in their advertising campaigns, it is common that breast cancer dolls and other charity products feature this lovely color. Hershey Kisses provide the motif for a pink ribbon music box. The music box, shaped out of porcelain and in the distinctive chocolate candy shape, features a message of "Kisses for a cure" on the ribbon that comes out of the top of the kiss. Enjoy the song, "You're the Inspiration," playing on the music box each time you open up the kiss. Jasmine Becket Griffith is known for her Goth-inspired fairies, and she is an artist who has given her support to breast cancer research by...more
Use your shopping dollars to help support breast cancer research This October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What better way to celebrate this important occasion than to shop for the upcoming holiday season and buy pink ribbon themed gifts that support breast cancer research? Several very special breast cancer charity...more
Buying a Movado Watch can Help with Breast Cancer Awareness When you're a little kid, the month of October is an incredible thing, because it means that Halloween is right around the corner. Every child in America is well aware that October ends with a gigantic costume party that involves fun, adventure, and most important of all, a...more
Breast Cancer - 7 Risk Factors That You Can Control Breast cancer is the most common disease for women and although it seems that the number of people diagnosed with this disease each year is decreasing, it is still the second leading cause of death for women (Heart disease is the number one cause).One of the questions asked when someone is diagnosed with this illness often is: "What is causing it?" Well, there are several risk factors and although many of them are beyond our control, there are some risk factors you can control, such as weight, physical activity, smoking alcohol consumption, oral contraceptive use, Stress and anxiety,...Weight: Being overweight will increase the risk of developing this disease, especially for women after menopause. That is because the fat tissue is the main source of estrogen after menopause, when the ovaries stop producing the hormone. Having more fat tissue means having higher estrogen levels, which can increase the risk.Diet:Although studies have yet to show for sure which types of foods increase risk, your diet is a suspected risk factor for many types of cancer. Because they may contain hormones, other growth factors,...more
Signs of Breast Cancer and Colonoscopy Procedure The colonoscopy procedure is done to verify some of the gastrointestinal disease indications in a human body, especially, in the colon and rectum. This test suggested verifying reasons...more
Study finds green tea offers no protection from breast cancer Study finds green tea offers no protection from breast cancerBut latest finding doesn't answer the question definitively, experts sayAlthough some research has suggested...more
New breast cancer scanner developed for easy detection A NEW breast cancer scanner could bring about a revolution in detection of the disease for thousands of women suffering with it. The lunchbox sized kit will let women test...more
Male Breast Cancer? Uncommon but Serious At 41, Brian Place found a lump near his left nipple and dismissed it as a sort of injury from the rough games he had been involved with for most of his life. He thought that the lump was...more
Walking for Breast Cancer One of the greatest things that someone can do is to join a cause against breast cancer. One of the ways that many people are doing this nowadays is by signing up for a walk or run that sponsors breast cancer...more
Treatments and Side Effects of Breast Cancer Recently there has been many medical breakthroughs and treatments to benefit men and women afflicted with breast cancer. This instills a new sense of hope and optimism to all patients who...more