by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 18, 2019 | News
Many patients feel their physicians don’t completely explain their treatment options and feel uncertain about their choices. A little time before the leap into treatment, and some high-quality web-based tools, can help.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 18, 2019 | News
here is a list of products that will help women recovering from mastectomy
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 17, 2019 | News
A number of common items-from certain pots and pans to your fast food wrapper-get their non-stick properties from synthetics substances that may increase a person’s risk of cancer. Source: EPA Says One Day It May Remove Cancer-Linked Chemicals From Drinking...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 16, 2019 | News
vv You may have just received an abnormal mammogram result, or perhaps you or your health care provider found a breast lump or other breast change. This page can help you learn about symptoms during your lifetime that are not cancer as well as follow-up tests used to...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 15, 2019 | News
During her pregnancy, Chavez made the difficult decision with the help of her health care team to undergo chemotherapy. They determined that chemo would give her and her baby the best chance of a healthy outcome. Today she and baby Azriel are doing well.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 14, 2019 | News
There is speculation that a keto diet can help cancer patients “starve cancer cells” by preventing the cells from using glucose for energy and growth. But is there evidence that a keto diet can be truly beneficial in the treatment of cancer? Source: Ketogenic Diets...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2019 | News
If you have dense breasts you will likely need additional screening outside a traditional mammography to ensure you do not have breast cancer.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2019 | News
While sepsis is certainly not something you can only develop if you have cancer, cancer patients are particularly susceptible to it. In fact, a 2004 study found that 8.5 percent of cancer-related deaths were due to sepsis.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 12, 2019 | News
Whether you are a breast cancer patient, newly out of treatment, or a long time survivor, we all know there are needs that need to be met when it comes to a bra. Source: Bra Buying Tips Every Breast Cancer Patient Should Know | The Breast Cancer Site...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 12, 2019 | News
This video explains the reason it matters when you have your first child. Source: The Age You Were When You Had Your First Child May Influence Breast Cancer Risk | The Breast Cancer Site...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2019 | News
This article explains what cysts are, what can be done about them, and how much you should worry if you believe you’ve found one in your breast.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2019 | News
This week, the Food and Drug Administration reported more cases of the disease in the U.S., bringing the total to 457. Worldwide, there are now nearly 700 cases. Sixteen women have died.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 10, 2019 | News
Participants were asked to report about their eating habits, which allowed the researchers to determine how much time each woman spent fasting per night. Those who fasted for less than 13 hours per night were 36% more likely to see a breast cancer recurrence than...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 9, 2019 | News
The use of low-dose aspirin as a preventive in heart disease, stroke, and cancer is well established, but evidence is now emerging that the drug may have a valuable role as an additional treatment for cancer, too.
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 8, 2019 | News
Instead of providing benefits, Dr Adami and colleagues suggested that population-based early detection cancer screening may be responsible for overdiagnosis and harm. They define overdiagnosis as “the detection of the disease or condition that would not cause symptoms or death during an individual’s’ lifetime.”
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 6, 2019 | News
A new scientific analysis of nearly 4,000 mutations deliberately engineered into the BRCA1 gene will immediately benefit people undergoing genetic testing for breast or ovarian cancer risk. Source: Thousands of breast cancer gene variants engineered and...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 6, 2019 | News
A federally funded study has found that many women with the most common type of early stage breast cancer likely do not need chemotherapy after surgery. Source: Study: More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Skip...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 5, 2019 | News
Weed Killer in $289 Million Cancer Verdict Found in Oat Cereal and Granola Bars Source: Breakfast With a Dose of Roundup? | Children’s Health Initiative |...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 5, 2019 | News
Scientists in Switzerland say they have turned aggressive cancer cells into harmless fat in a mouse model. Source: Cancer Cells Transformed into Harmless Fat in Mouse...
by Janet Maker, Ph.D. | Feb 4, 2019 | News
How do breast cancer cells spread from the breast to other tissues in the body? Learn why cancers metastasize and what happens if they do. Source: How Breast Cancer Spreads and...
