2015-02-24 18:03
There are a variety of factors that increase breast cancer risk, some of which respond well to risk-reducing medications. The term “chemoprevention” is a term often used to descr… Read More
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Breast Cancer 101 is a comprehensive archive and multi-author blog that features detailed information, topics, articles, videos, illustrations and stories about everything related to breast cancer
2015-01-21 18:22
By now, many people are aware that having a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene increases the risk of getting breast cancer. What about other factors that increase risk? There are a number o… Read More
2014-10-14 22:00
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 12, 2014 – Theradome™, manufacturer of the first and only FDA-cleared wearable, over-the-counter hair restoration device, announces a new partners… Read More
2014-03-12 16:29
Angelina Jolie’s breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk demonstrates to the viewers of Home & Family how to perform a proper breast self exam. Read More
2013-05-31 03:23
California legislature recently passed a law requiring that women who have screening mammograms are informed by their health care provider if they have dense breast tissue. This makes Califo… Read More
2013-05-14 22:31
In an article in the New York Times today, My Medical Choice, Angelina Jolie promised to share some background about her medical treatment with women seeking more information about BRCA gene… Read More
2013-05-14 22:27
A sentinel lymph node is the first node or nodes in the armpit that receive the lymphatic drainage from the breast. If cancer exists in the breast, it might escape to the armpit lymph… Read More
2013-05-14 22:05
In 2013, we expect 232,340 new invasive breast cancers plus 64,640 in situ (pre-invasive) cancers, and 40,030 deaths; 2240 of those cancers will be in men with 410 deaths. We also expec… Read More
2013-03-07 02:12
Whenever women have an operation for breast cancer, surgeons routinely check the armpit to see if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. This is called a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Blue dye… Read More
2012-05-13 01:49
During my keynote speech to the American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals group in Hollywood, I shared one of my favorite recipes – not just to stay healthy, but also&nb&hell…Read More
2012-03-06 23:27
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Pink Lotus Breast Center, a comprehensive and integrative breast center exclusively dedicated to the prevention, screening, diag… Read More
2010-10-07 04:18
I am curious to know, how many people get a divorce after the diagnosis of breast cancer. I know of several women, including myself, that found themselves single in the midst of all the turm… Read More
2010-08-24 13:49
Most women do not look forward to their annual mammograms. After all, who wants to be reminded that there is a 1 in 8 chance that you might get breast cancer in your lifetime? When… Read More
2010-07-08 20:44
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you might have a fear of the word cancer and if it will change who you are. The questions that ran through my mind on the day I was diagnosed w… Read More
2010-07-02 04:31
So far, my cancer journey has been pretty easy. I’ve just gone to some appointments to meet with the members of my new healthcare team which includes a breast surgeon, o… Read More
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