Although the causes of breast cancer are not fully understood, there are many ways to greatly reduce the risks. Some of the basic prevention methods include: maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, adding exercise to one’s routine and, breastfeeding if you can. A physically active lifestyle with a balanced diet are great prevention methods [...]
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Understanding Breast Cancer
October 31st, 2011 Comments Off
While there are numerous myths about breast cancer, there are just as many facts, and more, that many people do not know about this disease. As with many health issues, just because one may feel normal does not mean that there may not be a problem. Breast cancer knows no race or gender. All are [...]
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Tests and Screening
October 31st, 2011 Comments Off
Mammograms and clinical breast exams are great ways to detect breast cancer. A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early. Mammograms can detect cancer even before a lump can be felt. Women over 40 are encouraged to receive yearly mammograms. Women under 40 with family history of breast cancer or other concerns [...]
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Who Dey!!!
October 14th, 2010 1 Comment
So this past Sunday, I got the opportunity to go to a Bengals game with my homeboy @Schwaheem. The weather was great. 86 degrees in October, it doesn’t get any better. As you know, October is breast cancer awareness month and we’ve all seen the NFL teams show their support by wearing pink in many [...]
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