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15 Breast Cancer Myths Busted
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are sharing a link to this month’s edition of Medical Myths focuses on common myths associated with breast cancer. In our Medical Myths series, we approach medical misinformation head on. Using expert insight and peer reviewed research to wrestle fact from fiction, MNT brings clarity to the…
Read MoreHow to Look and Feel Your Best in the Face of Cancer
You spend a great deal of time taking care of your basic needs. Sometimes, though, you need more. In the Pink shares a few tips you can follow to look and feel better about yourself when battling cancer. Change Your Diet For optimal energy and an appearance you’re proud of, your body needs certain vitamins…
Read MoreWhy Treating Breast Cancer With Less May Be More
Reducing the time women with breast cancer have radiation therapy is not only effective but also reduces costs, a study shows. Women with breast cancer have long faced complicated choices about the best course of treatment. One particular concern has been the daily radiation therapy many women with breast cancer receive for six weeks after…
Read MoreTreatments other than surgery may influence risk for breast cancer–related lymphedema
Rates of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer were higher among those who received chemotherapy, radiation and axillary dissection, according to study data presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Read MoreTalcum Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer
The potential link between talcum powder-based products and cancer has been the subject of more than 20 studies over the last several decades. Dr. Daniel Cramer, a Harvard researcher, and professor, testified that talcum powder is likely responsible for 10,000 cases of ovarian cancer each year. If you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have…
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