Stories tagged "breastcancer" - Page 13

It is a known fact that 1 in 8 women have a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Various causes can lead to the development of breast cancer, but making simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of breast cancer.

One of the ways breast cancer can be detected early is by having a mammogram. While uncomfortable, this common procedure can make all the difference in your life.

For the Internet searcher hungry for advice on medical Web surfing, here are some tips for being a sophisticated surfer.

Last week JDMedia Corp. launched the site "Search the Cure." The site only offers one thing for users: search via Google. But what it offers to breast cancer research is a lot more.

Join the battle against breast cancer by joining the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the Breast Cancer 3 Day.

Scientists have discovered a new way of testing for breast cancer that could make the mammogram a thing of the past. The test is safer and potentially far more accurate than current mammograms --- and no breast-smashing is involved!

The Breast Cancer Site provides a feel-good way to help promote awareness of breast cancer and provide free mammograms for women in need every day . Now they need our help

Breast Cancer Information from a Nonprofit Organization (American Cancer Society). Features multiple hair pieces, wigs, kerchiefs and mastectomy products to ease the process of coping with cancer.

New research strengthens the link between obesity and risk of developing cancer. Risk is increased not only in common cancers such as breast, bowel and kidney, but also in less common cancers such as blood cancers (myeloma and leukaemia) and melanoma (a f

Researchers have made a significant discovery -- the understanding of a common mechanism of cancer initiation -- that could result in better cancer assessment, prevention and detection.