http://breastcancer.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-14T00:26:56Z Tue, 14 May 2013 00:26:56 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-becomes-breast-cancer-previvor.htm <table width="129" height="243" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/3/P/C/-/-/angelina-jolie.jpg" alt="Angelina Jolie" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Actress Angelina Jolie arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood &#038; Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.<br /> Photo &#169; Getty Images/Jason Merritt<br />}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-becomes-breast-cancer-previvor.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-becomes-breast-cancer-previvor.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 11:26:38 +0000 2013-05-14T11:26:38Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/aerobic-exercise-reduces-estrogen-and-lowers-cancer-risk.htm <table width="190" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://z.about.com/d/breastcancer/1/0/i/4/-/-/OneLegCircleMod170.jpg" alt="One Leg Circle" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{One Leg Circle<br /> Photo &#169; Marguerite Ogle}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><strong>Hitting The Gym Boosts Estrogen Metabolism, Lowers Breast Cancer Risk</strong></h3> <p>Here is yet another great reason to get fit - it helps your body process estrogen more efficiently - and that reduces the risk of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=/od/diagnosis/p/hormone_status.htm">estrogen-sensitive breast cancer</a>. You've been hearing for years that exercise is good for muscle tone, weight reduction, strength and flexibility, and heart health. Exercise also aids in recovery from cancer, but now we know that it can help prevent or delay the onset of breast cancer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/aerobic-exercise-reduces-estrogen-and-lowers-cancer-risk.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/14/aerobic-exercise-reduces-estrogen-and-lowers-cancer-risk.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 00:26:56 +0000 2013-05-14T00:26:56Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mammo-markers.htm <table border="0" width="180" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/L/C/-/-/mammo-mkr-flat.jpg" alt="Mammogram Skin Marker" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Mammogram Skin Marker<br /> Photo &#169; Pam Stephan}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>I keep current on my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=/od/mammograms/a/mamm_benefits.htm">annual mammogram</a>, and I usually ask questions when anything about the process intrigues me. This time, the technician stuck this orange skin marker on me, right where a prominent mole is located. I knew it wasn't a prize for <em>good behavior</em> - so I asked what it was and how it helped me. She had a collection of these stickers - different colors, shapes, and sizes. Each patient might need one, none, or several, to clarify certain features that could appear on her mammogram.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mammo-markers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mammo-markers.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 20:35:10 +0000 2013-05-07T20:35:10Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/28/dump-expired-drugs-safely.htm <table width="165" height="188" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/N/C/-/-/pill-pile.jpg" alt="Expired Prescription Pills" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Expired Prescription Pills<br /> Photo &#169; Karl D. Stephan}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>During my treatments for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/od/definition/a/bc_definition.htm">breast cancer</a>, I took pills. Lots of pills, all shapes and colors, all for different issues. After a while, ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/28/dump-expired-drugs-safely.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/28/dump-expired-drugs-safely.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:08:03 +0000 2013-04-28T16:08:03Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/20/healthy-habits-for-earth-day-improve-health.htm <table align="left" summary="Earth Art"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/J/C/-/-/Earth-Day.JPG" alt="Apple Shaped Earth" width="130" height="130" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Earth Day<br /> Art &#169; Microsoft}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>After having <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/od/definition/a/bc_definition.htm">breast cancer</a>, I've always been on the lookout for ways to improve my health. I even read up on things to cook to keep ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/20/healthy-habits-for-earth-day-improve-health.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/20/healthy-habits-for-earth-day-improve-health.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:48:18 +0000 2013-04-20T17:48:18Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/15/stress.htm <table width="136" height="188" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/Z/B/-/-/meditation-in-pink.jpg" alt="Meditation" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Meditation to reduce stress<br /> Photo &#169; Microsoft}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>It's no surprise to me that <em>yesterday</em> was the deadline for filing your taxes, and today, April 16, is <strong>Stress Awareness Day</strong>. I just hope you noted your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=/lw/Health-Medicine/Conditions-and-diseases/Tax-Deductions-for-Medical-Expenses.htm">medical tax deductions</a>, if you spent so much on treatments and related costs for yourself or family members. That's one good reason for saving all those receipts all year long.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/15/stress.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/15/stress.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:20 +0000 2013-04-15T23:00:20Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/04/choose-low-fat-dairy-for-better-odds-of-breast-cancer-survival.htm <table width="164" height="140" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/I/C/-/-/cheese-usda.jpg" alt="Cheese, Dairy Fat" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Cheese<br /> USDA photo by Scott Bauer}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Sorry lattes, bye-bye cream pie, cheese it - pizza! I can live without the higher risk of recurrence if you and I never meet again.</p> <p>Ice cream, butter, cheese bites, creamy yogurt, sour cream, whole milk - could we live without having one of these yummy things every day? If you're concerned about your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/od/riskfactorsindetail/a/diet_bc_risk.htm">risk of breast cancer</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/04/choose-low-fat-dairy-for-better-odds-of-breast-cancer-survival.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/04/04/choose-low-fat-dairy-for-better-odds-of-breast-cancer-survival.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:46:07 +0000 2013-04-04T23:46:07Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/28/death-bc-supporters.htm <p>The simple fact is this: people do still die from <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/od/definition/a/bc_definition.htm">breast cancer</a>. Despite the upswing in survival rates and improvements in detection and treatment, this disease is still a killer. ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/28/death-bc-supporters.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/28/death-bc-supporters.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:21:04 +0000 2013-03-28T23:21:04Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/21/chemorella-survives-breast-cancer-finds-her-prince.htm <table width="164" height="170" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastcancer/1/9/H/C/-/-/chemorella.jpg" alt="Chemorella - Quimiorela - Katy Franco" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>_{Chemorella - Quimiorela - <br /> Katy Franco}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>"Which do you choose, hair or life?" asked <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=/od/Humor-Breast-Cancer/fr/Chemorella-Quimiorela-By-Ken-Phillips-And-Katy-Franco.htm">Chemorella's</a> doctor. These words leaped off the page at me as I started reading Katy Franco's ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/21/chemorella-survives-breast-cancer-finds-her-prince.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/21/chemorella-survives-breast-cancer-finds-her-prince.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:30:15 +0000 2013-03-21T22:30:15Z http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/14/breast-cancer-radiation-hearts.htm <p>Before I started treatments for breast cancer, I consulted a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastcancerglossary/g/radiologist.htm">radiologist</a>. He asked about my diagnosis, explained how radiation treatments could help, and then did an examination. When his exam ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/14/breast-cancer-radiation-hearts.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastcancer.about.com/b/2013/03/14/breast-cancer-radiation-hearts.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:21:48 +0000 2013-03-14T22:21:48Z