Causes Of Cancer
I just read a report about the link between BPA exposure and breast and uterine cancer. It appears that BPA is Bisphenol A and is commonly found in plastics (those with a “7” code on the bottom), in the lining of aluminum cans and in dental sealants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expressed [...]
Breast Cancer And The Family History
Is there evidence for cancer proneness? It has been known for many years that a maternal history of breast cancer is a major breast cancer risk factor. This suggests that although many factors interact to increase or decrease breast cancer risk, genes and the family history are important in determining breast cancer proneness.
Study : Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
Several studies have shown the protective effects of breastfeeding both for the babies and mothers. Apart from providing long-term health benefits to the babies, breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing breast cancer, researchers revealed.
A study by the Cancer Research UK analyzed 47 published studies with subjects of nearly 150,000 from 30 countries. Researchers concluded that [...]
Steps To Conduct Self-Examination Of The Breast (SEB)
Breast cancer is every woman’s greatest fear. It is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women aged 35 to 54. According to Dr. Rey Joson, a renowned cancer surgeon in Manila, the cause of breast cancer is still unknown, although genetic predisposition is considered a factor. Another factor that might have increased [...]
Hormone Replacement Therapy : Yes Or No ?
Women wondering whether to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) got a clear answer from the findings of this study , published in a special edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The answer is : Don’t, if the goal is to lower the risk of heart disease and other chronic illness.
The study shows [...]
Risk Factors Associated With Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is fast becoming the number one killer among all forms of cancer in women in all parts of the world, studies reveal. As in other forms of cancer, the cause of breast cancer is not really known but researchers in a study that came out in the British medical journal were able to [...]
Alcohol Drinking Raises The Risk Of Breast Cancer, Study Says
A US study has linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The research found that women who had one to two small drinks a day were 32 percent more likely to develop a hormone-sensitive tumor. Three or more drinks a day raised the risk by 51 percent, said Jasmine [...]
Obesity Increases Risk To Uterine And Breast Cancer
One major study says obesity or excess weight is most strongly linked to cancer of the uterine lining and breast cancer. The study estimated that an overweight woman has twice the risk of developing cancer than a lean one, once she becomes obese, the risk as much as 3.5 to 5-fold. Fat cells apparently play [...]
Breast Cancer May Run In The Family, Study Shows
How many women with breast cancer have family members also suffering from the disease? The odds of getting breast cancer may have been there before being born, as some studies have shown. One study shows there is a close correlation between consanguinity and breast cancer incidence. Women whose first- degree relatives such as their mother, [...]
Hormone Pills And Cancer
Hormone pills or the pills used for hormonal menopause therapy have been reclassified by World Health Organization (WHO) from “possibly carcinogenic” to “carcinogenic.” These pills are now added to the list of substances that can cause cancer.
Based on consistent evidence from studies published over the last few years, a panel of 21 scientists analyzed and [...]
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