Tag Archives: breast cancer

Breast Cancer in Women: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Advances in screening and treatment for breast cancer have improved survival rates dramatically since 1989. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. The chance of any woman dying from breast cancer is around 1 in 38 (2.6%).The ACS estimate that 268,600 women will receive a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer, and… Read More »

Do you want to avoid the rapidly spreading disease breast cancer?

But there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact. 1. Keep… Read More »

Breast Cancer in Women: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

When Farzana Ahsan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her family’s world came crashing down. Yet, they learned to accept the diagnosis and take the disease head-on. People less accepting were those around her; be it neighbors, friends or mere acquaintances. “It is 100% curable, but there is need to initiate an extensive drive against the stigma… Read More »