Breast cancer is something that most people typically relate with females, but did you know that it can also affect males? While the number of male breast cancer sufferers is much lower than that of females, it is important for men to be aware that they too can be affected. While men aged about 67 [...]
The terrible long wait is over and the bad news has been delivered-you have breast cancer. Now what, are you going to die? What happens next? There are literally dozens of questions and fears bouncing around in your head and you might be frozen with fear. Remember that you are not alone and that literally [...]
The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught in the early stages of growth will give better odds for the [...]
Most women would be surprised to know that mammograms, the traditional screening method for breast cancer, only detects cancerous tumors after they have formed. Thus it really doesn’t “prevent” breast cancer. Breast cancer detection involves a number of things, and no one diagnostic tool does it all. They all have their place and should be [...]
Though far less common than in women, men’s breast cancer is possible. According to the American Cancer Society, over 2000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, meaning men account for approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases diagnosed nationally. To gain more understanding about this lesser known male disease, take a look below. [...]
Save the boobs! Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month! Detect breast cancer sooner. How does breast thermography work? Breast thermography measures differences in infrared heat emission from normal breast tissue and benign breast abnormalities (such as fibrocystic disease, cysts, infections and benign tumors) thus differentiating them from breast cancers. This procedure is performed with a [...]
“Most cases of male breast cancer are detected in men between the ages of 60 and 70, although the condition can develop in men of any age.” http://www.medicinenet.com/male_breast_cancer/article.htm#tocc I knew that the talk show host, Montel Williams is a breast cancer survivor. I read a recent news article that a Dallas, Tx. doctor noticed a [...]