The Basics of Lobular Breast Cancer Lobular breast cancer makes up about ten percent of breast cancer cases. This type of cancer usually shows up on both breasts at the same time, unlike some other forms. There are two different types of this cancer, so if you are diagnosed,...
Women’s Health
Women’s health topics.
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
Ovarian cyst symptoms are not experienced by all women. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the surface of an ovary. Women have ovarian cysts without having any symptoms, they are usually found during a routine pelvic exam. During this exam, your doctor is able to...
Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms usually show up a few weeks after conception, however you can be pregnant without ever experiencing any or no symptoms. The proof is really in the pregnancy test. But you may suspect, or hope, that you’re expecting, even before you miss your period and before you see...
About Acupuncture and Pregnancy
Acupuncture and Pregnancy – What You Should Know There are many things you should not do while pregnant, but did you know that acupuncture and pregnancy can go hand in hand? Your doctor may warn you not to drink or smoke while you are pregnant, but they can often...
Stage Three Breast Cancer
What You Should Know About Stage Three Breast Cancer If you have been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, you have a more invasive form of breast cancer than those who have been diagnosed at a really early stage. Because some forms of breast cancer are very hard to...
Metastatic Breast Cancer
What is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. Other names for metastatic breast cancer are stage IV, secondary and advanced cancer. Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer cells...
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Know The Breast Cancer Symptoms Learning the various breast cancer symptoms can be the difference between early detection and reduced survival. You need to know what to look for to keep yourself protected. This means consulting your doctor, having regular tests made and also being able to examine yourself...
Important Breast Cancer Statistics
Brutal Numbers Breast cancer statistics weigh heavily on our society. One of every eight women in America will face breast cancer during their lifetime. This year alone, over 252,710 American women will receive the devastating news that they have breast cancer. 43,000 of those women will not survive the...
Types of Breast Cancer
The Different Types of Breast Cancer There are many different types of breast cancer. Though we think of breast cancer as being one type of cancer, there are different ways it can grow. Some types are more common than others, but most of them are just as dangerous. The...
What Is Breast Cancer?
My daughter came to me the other day and asked, “What is breast cancer, Mommy?” I was taken aback by the question because she is only five years old. I told her what I knew in very limited detail, and she seemed satisfied with my answer. To me, this...