Tag: breast cancer
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Oncologists Explain What Happens During a Mammogram
Have you ever wondered (or worried) about what it’s like to get a mammogram? You know it’s a potent weapon against breast cancer, but you still feel apprehensive. According to cancer.net, the official website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and also the world’s foremost organization of cancer physicians, more than 63,000 women…
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Doctors Explain Why A Mammogram Is the Best Way to Detect Breast Cancer
In the United States, data shows that around 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during her life that could be detected on a mammogram screening. This number may not seem significant but think about your group of friends. Are there 8 of you? If so, one of you is likely to develop this…
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19 Celebrities Who Are Breast Cancer Awareness Heroes
Fighting breast cancer takes strength and courage, but it is essential to know you are not alone. That is why we celebrate these celebrities who, after beating cancer, use their influence to bring up awareness about the disease. We love how they push for early detection and advocate for better treatment and recovery options. This…
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17 Celebrities Who Beat Breast Cancer
Research shows that both white and black women were diagnosed with breast cancer at a relatively equal rate between 1999 and 2006. 90% of these women were expected to survive at least five years. But today, more people are surviving the illness. Most of the breast cancer survival cases since the mid-70s are due to…
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Here’s How A Woman Beat Stage 4 Breast Cancer in 2 Months Without Chemotherapy
When most people hear that they have Stage 4 cancer, they tend to think all hope is lost. However, a new treatment is restoring faith to doctors and patients alike. After taking part in an experimental clinical study, Judy Perkins discovered her breast cancer had vanished without any chemotherapy. This gave hope to thousands of…
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10 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Health
Every woman is concerned about breast health and their own personal chances of experiencing this alarmingly common cancer. Statistics only add to the concerns, as current predictions put 1 in 8 women at risk. Everyone agrees that breast cancer prevention is key to lowering these statistics. There are steps every woman can take to strive…