What is Fibrocystic change of the breast

*Clinical Manifestations: It affects approximately 30-35% of women between the ages of 20 and 45 years. 75% of affected women between the ages of 35 and 40 y/o. Usually multifocal and bilateral Women who...

The Breast Lump

In 1982 my sister felt a lump in her breast which she dismissed. But later at a routine doctors visit she showed her doc, and he dismissed it as probably fibroid. Fibroid lumps have no characteristics on...

Face the challenges of cancer

Cancer is one of the leading cause of death in many countries and is accounted for about 65 million deaths worldwide. It occurs in most animals, many kinds of plants and human beings. It occurs equally in men...

Breast Cancer

Will my breast cancer coming back? Reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence after surgery More than 215,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For many, surgery to remove the tumor is only...

Facts and Side Effects of Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Treatment

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about tamoxifen and where to find more information.

Conflicting Role of Estrogen: A Villain and A Possible Savior in Breast Cancer

This hub is in connection to my hub on Awareness on Breast Cancer. Please check that hub, too. Estrogen is essential for normal sexual development and functioning of female organs important for childbearing...

Melanoma Chemotherapy

Melanoma Chemotherapy: Melanoma is a type of cancer that affects the skin and is recognized - melanoma chemotherapy - by the dark spots that appear on the dermis...

Tracy Has Reoccurance of Cancer!

I am seeking helpful information. My wife and I have been married almost (50) years and have raised (4) children. We have (10) nephews and nieces plus their spouses in our family. Today I received...

Osteoporosis Drug Shown to protect Older Women from Breast Caner

 A drug used to treat osteoporosis has been shown to protect older women against breast cancer. The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, known as STAR, intially showed that the drug raloxifene, currently used...

Breast cancer treatment: tamoxifen