Archive for July, 2008
Breast Cancer – Pink Pink And More Pink
The color of pink has come to be associated with breast cancer. It’s hoped that by choosing a color as such it can help to raise awareness for breast cancer.
According to VicNews.com every week 431 are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is estimated that in 2008 more than 5300 people will die from breast cancer. […]Finding A Breast Cancer Trial
If you are interested in finding a cancer treatment trial there are 10 steps. We’ll cover the basics but for full details visit the National Cancer Institute.
Participating in clinical trials could potentially benefit you and many suffering from breast cancer feel even if it doesn’t benefit them directly the research may benefit someone else in […]Bone Density And Your Risk Of Breast Cancer
According to the China View research is indicating that there is a definite link between bone density and an increased risk of breast cancer.
Hip bone mineral density may be able to assist in predicting a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer after menopause. The study followed 9941 women that were on average 63 years old […]Detecting Breast Cancer - Could There Be A Simpler Alternative To Mammograms
According to Science Daily detecting breast cancer could be much simpler in the future. The Medical College of Georgia is currently studying a portable device that will use electric currents.
This new technology was developed by Z Tech Inc and currently Georgia is one of 20 centers around the world that are studying it and how […]What Do Fly Fishing And Breast Cancer Share?
According to courant.com fly fishing has plenty to offer those recovering from breast cancer? What’s so special about fly fishing? It’s a combination of the fly fishing and the philosophy behind this resort which was founded back in 1996 by a breast surgeon who was also a fly fisherman, who recognized that the movements that […]
New Breast Cells Predisposed To Breast Cancer
According to Medical News Today, a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan revealed some interesting results. Just like other parts of the body the breast’s produce new cells but it seems that some of these new cells are predisposed to be malignant. But how can that be? If they don’t receive the CHFR […]
Digital Tomosynthesis For 3D Breast Images
Back in the latter part of 2007 Radiologist came up with a much better method to perform a mammogram using digital tomasynthesis which provided a 3D image of the breast. An X-ray tube moves forming an arc around the breast, allowing for several images to be captured. The information is then collected and sent to […]
Breast Cancer - Just The Facts
We hear the words Breast Cancer and a shiver runs down our spine. It’s important to know that breast cancer should not be feared and that success rates are excellent with early detection.
One way to reduce the fear is to know the facts so lets have a look at some of them.More than 2 million […]
Walk For The Cure
Mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, nieces, aunts… family or friends – all of us know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s just one reason why the “walk for the cure” is just a great event.
For 2 days and 39 miles you can impact the lives of millions who have been affected by breast […]Be Part Of The Breast Cancer Cure
Each year the American Cancer Society hosts the Relay for Life event throughout the country. What is the Relay for Life? It’s a celebration of those that have survived breast cancer and remembering those who have lost their life to breast cancer.
Every dollar raised makes a difference in your local community where lives are touched […]