Breast cancer is usually thought of as a female disease, and with good reason: Male breast cancer actually makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. It is most common in older men, although it can appear in men at any age. Because most men ignore signs of breast cancer, such as […]
Read MoreChemotherapy has become a commonly used term and most people know that it helps to treat cancer and prevent a cancerous tumor from growing. But many people have no idea how chemotherapy works to keep cancer at bay. In order to understand how chemotherapy works, you’ll need to understand the basics about cell division. Chemotherapy […]
Read MoreMost women with breast cancer will require some sort of surgery as part of their treatment. Surgical options for breast cancer can remove the tumor, the affected breast, the other breast, or the lymph nodes, depending on the spread of the cancer. Lumpectomy The main surgical options for breast cancer used to remove the tumor […]
Read MoreIn order to make mature decisions about breast cancer screenings, it is important to understand the risk factors of breast cancer. Keep in mind, however, that having a risk of breast cancer does not mean that you’re destined to develop it; most women with one or two breast cancer risk factors will never develop breast […]
Read MoreThe National Breast Cancer Foundation encourages women of all ages to perform a breast self-exam at least once a month in order to find early signs of breast cancer. A self-exam involves feeling the tissue of your breast and the surrounding area in order to identify any changes that could signify a cancerous lump or […]
Read MoreIf you’re at a high risk for breast cancer, it can seem like a death sentence. Luckily, you can reduce your chances of developing breast cancer, or increase your risk of catching it early, by understanding the research behind breast cancer development and breast cancer screenings. Lifestyle Changes Lifestyle changes can help you reduce your […]
Read MoreThere are several different ways to classify types of breast cancer, and the way that a case of cancer is described can incorporate several of these classifications. For example, a triple-negative case of invasive lobular carcinoma includes classifications for the hormone receptivity of the cancer cells (“triple-negative”), the invasiveness of the cancer (“invasive”), the location […]
Read MoreMaking the decision between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy can be difficult. It’s a decision that is often left up to the patient, rather than the doctor. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each choice can help you make a more informed decision about the treatment option you choose. A lumpectomy, also called “breast conserving […]
Read MoreWhether you’ve had breast cancer or are known to have a predisposition to breast cancer, your doctor may recommend a mastectomy. A mastectomy, or removal of one or both breasts, is a major surgical procedure that requires plenty of recovery time. Whether your mastectomy was due to breast cancer or a predisposition to breast cancer, […]
Read MoreA screening mammogram is a specialized X-ray that takes images of male or female breasts in order to identify potential sources of cancer. The age that you begin going for mammograms differs based on your family history of breast cancer, genetic factors that can make you predisposed to cancer (such as the BRCA genes), or […]
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