The medical terminology for breast cancer is breast carcinoma and this disease affects one in eight women at some point during their life. Breast cancer has the second-highest death rate in the United States for women, with lung cancer ranking … Read More »
Having to undergo breast cancer treatment can be worrisome in itself. Women also have to be concerned with the possibility of developing lymphedema. This is when lymph fluid accumulates in one area because it cannot be drained properly from the … Read More »
Anyone that has undergone breast cancer or has known someone who has dealt with this understands that it can be a delicate topic. In the news, an article was published which showed scars that an Israeli woman had received due … Read More »
I read an article about how oncoplastic surgery could actually be a viable solution or replacement for a mastectomy. This article featured the events of a 28-year-old Indian female who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. As with any young woman, … Read More »
As you know, October is officially Breast Awareness Month. We just wanted to do a quick recap of some of the fundraising events which took place last October to remind us of all the amazing work that’s happening out there. … Read More »
It is usually difficult for the doctors to find out the specifics of a breast cancer tumor, but using a tissue sample from a breast biopsy can go a long way in identifying your breast cancer type. Breast cancer diagnosis … Read More »