What is breast cancer?Breast cancer develops when cells in the breast grow out of control. Several types of breast cancer can develop, depending on which cells turn into cancer. Most breast cancers start in the tissue or ducts of the breast.What increases my risk for breast cancer?
What if there was something you could do right now to cut your cancer risk in half? Several of the most common (and aggressive) cancers have to do with your gastrointestinal system. The top 10 cancer causing foods are: Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) Microwave Popcorn Canned Goods Grilled ...
If you do not have a gene mutation, you may feel guilty if tests show you are not at risk but other family members are.What may healthcare providers recommend to help me prevent breast and ovarian cancer?Surgery is the most effective way to prevent breast and ovarian cancers. Talk with ...
Mesothelioma is an aggressive disease that develops in the thin layer of tissue called the mesothelium, which covers many of the body’s internal organs. Unlike most cancers, mesothelioma doesn’t usually form as a single tumor. This makes it harder for doctors to diagnose. For example, pleur...
Aside from getting a diagnosis, people with breast cancer in some racial groups often have to wait a longer time to actually be treated. This wait is often longest for those who are Black. Nearly one-third of Black women had to wait more than a month for breast cancer treatment, while ...
Mammograms are a type of low-dose chest X-ray. They’re able to find most breast cancers, sometimes years before you feel a lump. When you get a mammogram, you go into a private room with a technologist who operates the mammogram machine. You take your shirt and bra off and stand in...
Black women may have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. But not only is it treatable when detected early, the severity of it can be reduced (if not prevented) with proper consul.
Since spending time near water is so important for Cancers this month (we are water signs, after all), this water feature is great to have around. There's a pump that easily moves the water and keeps it algae-free, and it's compact enough to fit on any tabletop. Allow the...
Cranberries have a protective effect. Some evidence suggests a link between cranberries and a lowered risk of certain cancers.21Cranberries may help fight off norovirus or otherfoodborne illnesses, too.2223 If you're monitoring the amount of sugar in your diet, know that unsweetened cranberry juice...
Among those eaten, Gala apples have the least amount of protein, and Starking has the most (1). In skin prick tests, that’s why the latter variety tends to have more pronounced results. [toc] It’s not just a coincidence that the 8 most common food allergens are protein-rich(2): ...