Browsing: Breast Cancer

Survival rates with a cancer give an estimate about the percentage of people (with the same type and stage of cancer) still alive at a certain time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed with breast cancer or any other type of cancer. The estimate provides an understanding of the likelihood of a successful treatment.

A new research study suggests that Vitamin D supplements could increase the survival rates for patients with breast cancer. Large clinical trials are already underway to look into this further.

Mammogram is an essential instrument to detect breast cancer even if there are minor signs and symptoms. Mammogram takes pictures of the breasts with the help of small doses of X-rays. Any abnormal structures in the breasts can be detected with the help of a mammogram. But an abnormal result of a mammogram exam does not always mean that the woman is suffering from breast cancer.

A new international research carried out by Canadian, Australian, and European researchers found out that working at night could increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, especially in those who are pre-menopause.

A breast ultrasound is a painless imaging technique or a diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the inside of your breasts. During the procedure the sound waves bounce off surfaces inside your breasts and the echoes are recorded and processed into photographs or videos.

Breast cancer recurrence is a major problem in women who have suffered with breast cancer. It may occur in the same or opposite breast or chest wall or any other organ. The treatment of recurrent breast cancer is often successful if it is detected early in the area of the breast where primary cancer had occurred.

Breast cancer staging The standard way to stage breast cancer is known as pathologic staging. It is based on the study of…

Lump in Breast Women breasts are made up of fat, nerves, blood vessels, fibrous connective tissue, and glandular tissue. They…

Genetic testing for breast cancer There are many factors that contribute to the increasing risk of breast cancer in women.…

Breast Cancer Diet Breast cancer is associated with certain uncontrollable factors such as age, family history, genetics, gender, etc and…