From diagnosis to survivorship, every stage of a breast cancer journey can bring its own set of difficulties. A strong network of support may lessen the load and give you the fortitude and resiliency you need to go on. Support can be physical, monetary, mental, or emotional. It can be given by many people; the…
“Cancer doesn’t grow like that,” Elizabeth Vines’ was told by their healthcare provider. Two months later, Vines learned it was stage 3 breast cancer. In February 2014, I noticed a pea-size lump in my breast near the armpit area. I just found it there, and I was shy about saying something. Then, one month later,…
According to the latest research, women who receive treatment for metastatic breast cancer may find that physical activity enhances their overall well-being and reduces fatigue. Previous studies have suggested that patients who exercise are likely to enjoy a higher quality of life if they have metastatic breast cancer. AACR refers to the American Association for…
A mammogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays of the breasts to look for and identify breast cancer. The pictures are reviewed by a radiologist—a medical professional who specializes in evaluating imaging tests—to check for lumps, masses (tumors), changes in breast size or shape, and other signs of cancer. In general, your doctor could…
About Breast Cancer Screening With Implants Breast cancer screenings may require some special considerations, especially when you have implants. “It is not as simple as putting in the implants, and you’re done,” Jay Baker, MD, chief of the division of breast imaging at Duke University Medical Center, said to Health. “Downstream issues, like how implants…
A simple method of observing your breast tissue at home for lumps and other issues is the BSE. You can contemplate discussing with your health provider any changes or abnormalities you observe through the process of conducting a breast self-examination. One You will be able to monitor your breast health and know when to seek…
Wi-Fi is one of the wireless technologies. Smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices connect to the Internet with it. In fact, you are probably reading this article through a device connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi utilizes electromagnetic radiation as a form of energy for transmitting data. Electromagnetic fields are regions generated by the…
Nine Warning Signs of Lymphoma Never assume that you have this kind of cancer based on symptoms since the signs are often nonspecific and vague. At least in the early stages, many cancer forms do not have any symptoms. If the patient has low-grade (slow-growing) lymphoma, such is often the case. However, problems can sometimes…
An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in identifying and treating cancer patients. An oncologist will develop a treatment plan if you have cancer based on detailed pathology reports that outline the type of cancer you have, its extent, its potential to spread, and the areas of the body affected. You will likely encounter different…
There are some symptoms and risk factors associated with this rare and aggressive type of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer that has spread to the surface of the breast. IBC accounts for 1% to 5% of all cases of breast cancer. Because the cancer cells have…