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Smartphone App to Encourage Early Detection for Breast Cancer
November 1st, 2012The National Breast Cancer Foundation recently announced the official launch of its new free iPhone app, Early Detection Plan (EDP), now available for download on iTunes for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Your Breast Defense
October 1st, 2012According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Chances are this statistic will become even more sobering when you or someone you know faces a diagnosis or, worse, treatment for the disease. The good news?
9 ways to stay breast-cancer freeBreast Cancer in the 21st Century
October 1st, 2012So where is all the so-called progress? And why have our medical and scientific powers not improved upon the Stone-Age diagnostic tool of mammography, which yields both false-positive and false-negative results, exposes women to low doses of ionizing radiation, and, for all we know, compresses encapsulated cancers to the degree that they explode in the body and spread?
The disease is still scary, but there is good news, too.
The New Normal
October 1st, 2012The diagnosis was made and successful treatment administered. Although it seems that the immediate battle with breast cancer was won, most survivors will tell you that it’s not over—in fact, it’s only the beginning of a longer war.
Adjusting to life as a breast-cancer survivor
Health Tips: Herbal Tea Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
September 1st, 2012An herbal tea that contains the plant, Fagonia cretica, which is also known as Virgon’s Mantlem, has been traditionally used to treat women in rural Pakistan who have breast cancer. Up until now, this treatment has been regarded as something of a folklore remedy.
Health News: Treatment for Breast Cancer in the Works
July 1st, 2012Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri.
The Girls' Best Friend
October 1st, 2011It’s October and we have all been fortunate enough to know at least one amazing woman who has helped us along our life’s journey. That means it’s time to contemplate all the unique and wonderful qualities of these women we love, and who have enriched our lives.
Balancing your hormones naturally addresses the root cause of monthly symptoms while significantly reducing breast-cancer risk.
Get Inspired: A New Calling
October 1st, 2011Danielle Messina has always been a girly girl. A dedicated figure skater for nearly thirty years, Danielle became infatuated with the glitz and glamour of skating competitions at a very early age, sparking an interest in makeup that eventually became as much of a passion as the sport itself.
Breast cancer transformed a figure skater into a glamour guru.Get Inspired: Olivia Newton-John
October 4th, 2010Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy Award–winning singer and actress who’s best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, is thriving in her third career: breast cancer activist. Since beating the disease in 1992, Olivia’s been hopefully devoted to educating women about early detection and holistic treatments.
Yes, You Can Prevent Breast Cancer
October 1st, 2010During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, women have even more reason to start paying attention to preventative measures: According to recent research presented at this year’s European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC), taking specific steps to help lower the risk of breast cancer can make the difference between a healthy checkup and a dangerous diagnosis.
5 lifestyle changes to lower your risk
