The Chinese say that breast cancer is a rich woman’s disease and indeed there is a very small incidence of it in China and Japan. Families in both countries eat a diet rich in soybeans and tofu. The health benefits of soy are in isoflavones which are a class of plant estrogen found in a [...]
Entries from September 11th, 2009
Soy Estrogens – Are They a Protection Against Breast Cancer?
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
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Breast Cancer Awareness – Moms Must Take Care of Themselves
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
I am now three years cancer free, and I need to periodically share my story in hopes of reaching other moms who face a similar ordeal. According to the most recent stats from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 [...]
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Diabetes, Estrogen and Breast Cancer
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Estrogen regulates the growth of the mammary glands, and its function is mediated by receptors that allow certain elements to absorb estrogen. The relationship between steroid hormones and postmenopausal women has been assessed in at least fourteen studies over the last twenty years, and most of them have provided strong evidence between estrogen and cancer.
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3 Tips on How to Find Financial Help Easier When You Have Breast Cancer
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
One of the hardest challenges a family can go through is a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Not only have the emotional challenges for everyone, but the financial ones as well. There are organizations out there that want to help, you just have to know where to look and who to contact. Below are 3 tips on [...]
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Too Busy For a Mammogram
September 8th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
It was brought home to me this week how very important it is to get your mammogram when you turn 40. I didn’t and now I am waiting on a biopsy for a mass that they found. I have had breast exams the last couple of years but – a mammogram caught something that neither [...]
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Discover Current Trends in Curcumin and Breast Cancer Treatment
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Research into curcumin and breast cancer treatment has thrown up some fascinating and potentially useful results. Many of the discoveries regarding curcumin and breast cancer treatment have relied on animal models and test tube studies. None has yet reached clinical trial stage although a preliminary trial has been done.
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Breast Cancer – Progesterone Protects Against It
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Breast cancer elicits many fears including those relating to surgery, loss of body image and the loss of her sexuality. It is only by doing some thorough research on the subject that she will be able to make the best decision about her care.
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Turmeric Protects Against Hormone Induced Breast Cancer
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
A whole raft of scientific studies carried out over the past few decades has shown conclusively that turmeric’s principal antioxidant phytonutrient, curcumin, has powerful cancer fighting properties. This new research is yet a further endorsement of this spice’s fantastic disease fighting capabilities.
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Breast Cancer Signs
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Although there is no known cure for breast cancer, if it is caught early, it can be treated. The treatments that a patient can undergo are designed to chase the tumor into remission.
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All You Want to Know About Breast Cancer
September 4th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Breast cancer is a debilitating disease and you should know at least something about them. The article gives some descriptions ans suggested treatment for some forms of breast cancers.
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