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Adopting a healthier lifestyle may reduce risk of breast cancer

Researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute have released a new model used for predicting the affect of various modifiable behaviors, and through its use they have identified certain lifestyle changes as being beneficial to a substantial reduction of the risk of breast cancer across the general population.  These behaviors included drinking smaller amounts of [...]

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Small things you can do to reduce breast cancer risk

When it comes to breast cancer, there really isn’t too much we can do in terms or the risks. However, there are three factors that we can watch for to help us in our battle against breast cancer. The truth is that many of the risks involved with breast cancer are nearly impossible to change. [...]

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Mammograms have more advantages than once believed

The results of the longest-ever breast cancer screening research study performed by an international team have now been released, and they have shown that when women have regular mammograms, they decrease their risk of death as a result of breast cancer, and that the number of lives saved continues to grow over time. The study [...]

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Clinical cancer trials may not be revealing the whole picture

Clinical medical trials inspire optimism and possibility for those who are afflicted with disease or illness. In the United States alone, around 80 thousand trials are conducted each year. There are five types of clinical trials; they vary from treatment and prevention to diagnostics and supportive. Each type of study addresses a different aspect of [...]

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Cancer Research News For 2011

CANCER NEWS AND UPDATES… Advancements are being made in the medical field as the discovery of a drug that may guard against the risk of death due to lung cancer. Tamoxifen is a drug commonly used to treat breast cancer by blocking estrogen. Past studies have shown that women receiving hormonal replacement treatments to increase [...]

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Genetic Testing…is it for you?

Genetic Testing For Cancer…is it for you? What would you do if you knew cancer was a part of your future? The threat of cancer is a very real concern for women all over the world. The fact that it is  genetic makes it seem like an inevitable outcome for those whose family history is [...]

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Cancer Insurance News – Women are not having their yearly mammograms

A recent study of over 1.5 million women over the age of 40 has revealed that they are skipping annual life saving mammograms – even with health insurance paying for it! Do you remember the controversy over the announcement in 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggested that women in their 40’s shouldn’t get [...]

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Studies Show Abusing Antibiotics Can Cause a Higher Risks of Breast Cancer

More and more, we’re hearing about the saturation of antibiotics in our foods as well as doctors over prescribing this medication for non-bacterial conditions.  Now, new studies are  showing a link between having a higher risk for breast cancer and antibiotics.   Let’s analyze what recent reports have documented on this growing concern… The JAMA study, [...]

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Why Every Woman Should Have a Cancer Policy

August 2, 2010 Why Every Woman Should Have a Cancer Plan… Ok, the first thing that comes to your mind, “Of course this blog is going to say everyone should have this plan…it’s a cancer insurance site!” But hold on…stay with me for just another minute and I’ll prove why this isn’t a sales tactic…that [...]

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