Family history important to analyze the risk One of the most important methods to determine the risk of an individual suffering from cancer is through his/her family history. This is especially true to identify your riskiness to cancers, such as breast, prostate, and colon cancers. Now, a study has found that intimating your doctor about Read more
New evidence for breast cancer screening According to the latest studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it has been proved that the risk of breast cancer is higher in certain sections of women and hence, some women need to undergo mammogram more often than others do. The study has been conducted by a Read more
Patients suffering from breast cancer have been making a case for the Foods and Drugs Administration to approve Avastin as a prescribed medication for treating the illness. These presentations were made on the first day of the two-day hearing under progress. Genetech, which manufactures Avastin, is working to convince the FDA to reverse its December Read more
The United States National Cancer Institute has created a model, which emphasizes on the fact that making subtle changes in lifestyle can bring down the risk of breast cancer considerably. The suggested lifestyle changes include weight loss, staying away from drugs, alcohol and smoking and increasing physical activity. A model has been generated by the Read more
Test surgery in Manhattan One of the serious complications of breast cancer includes lymphedema. Some of the prominent plastic surgeons from the USA undertook an experimental surgery that may be beneficial in curing lymphedema. Dr. Corinne Backer is the pioneering surgeon who removed some lymphatic nodes from the patient’s groin to implant in the underarm Read more
Disappointment for meat lovers Recent news that stated that red meat is risky for the heart, which is disappointing to the meat lovers. It is important for all of us to be aware of the healthy and the non-healthy foods for our hearts as the food we eat play a significant role in keeping the Read more
Another failed effort for finding cure The continued research for an effective cure for hot flashes in menopausal women has failed when flaxseeds were found to be ineffective. The study found that there was no benefit in controlling the symptoms of breast cancer therapy or menopause. The report was presented at the American Society of Read more