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Breast Cancer History Can Increase Risk of Hypertension, Diabetes

Breast Cancer History Can Increase Risk of Hypertension, Diabetes

According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, women with a breast cancer history are more likely to get hypertension, diabetes in the later 10 years following diagnosis, compared to women without such history. The study compared

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Hilo therapy Can Prevent Taxane Related Peripheral Neuropathy

Hilo therapy Can Prevent Taxane Related Peripheral Neuropathy

A recent study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment journal showed that Hilo therapy is a better alternative for preventing clinically significant Taxane-related side-effects in women with breast cancer. The study included sixty-two women with early breast cancer treatment.

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Cancer news was my personal 9/11 – says Tennis Legend, Martina Navratilova

Cancer news was my personal 9/11 –  says Tennis Legend, Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova is a Czechoslovakian and American former professional tennis player and coach. The 65-year-old tennis legend has made a record by winning nine Wimbledon women’s single finals during her three-decade-long career. On April 7, 2010, Navratilova chose to talk

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Soy Isoflavones Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women

Soy Isoflavones Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women

A recent study published in In Vivo journal found that isoflavone intake is beneficial for breast cancer prognosis and lowers breast cancer manifestation in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. Soy contains genistein and daidzein isoflavones; isoflavones have anti-cancer properties. Therefore, study

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Parenting and Working Through Breast Cancer

Parenting and Working Through Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is relatively common among middle-aged women or women with child bearing age. Around 1 in 9 women develop breast cancer. Patients with breast cancer experience higher levels of depression and anxiety. The diagnosis of breast cancer will have

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Diet Reduces Overall Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors

Diet Reduces Overall Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors

A recent study published in Nutrients journal found that the diet quality was associated with reduction in overall mortality in breast cancer survivors. According to research, it is believed that diet plays an important role in cancer survivors. Therefore, the

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Understanding HER2 Status in Breast Cancer

Understanding HER2 Status in Breast Cancer

HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) is a protein receptor. Normally, this protein helps breast cells to grow, divide, and repair themselves. But sometimes, some changes occur in the genes that controls the HER2 protein and make the cells

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Whole-Process Nursing and Mind Mapping is Effective for Breast Cancer Patients

Whole-Process Nursing and Mind Mapping is Effective for Breast Cancer Patients

According to a study published in Annals of Palliative Medicine, anxiety and depression levels in patients undergoing breast cancer are reduced by scientific and effective nursing process nursing and mind mapping. The study involved 256 patients with breast cancer. Patients

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Prophylactic Use of Compression Sleeves Reduces the Incidence of Lymphedema

Prophylactic Use of Compression Sleeves Reduces the Incidence of Lymphedema

A recent study published in the journal of clinical oncology showed that prophylactic use of compression sleeves reduced the incidence of arm swelling in women with high risk of breast cancer related lymphedema. The study included 307 women, receiving compression

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“Cancer is just a chapter, not my life story” – Robin Roberts on her win over breast cancer

“Cancer is just a chapter, not my life story” – Robin Roberts on her win over breast cancer

Robin René Roberts, 61, is an American television broadcaster. Roberts is the anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. She has earned popular awards like Emmy Awards for three consecutive years and other notable nominations that prove her excellence in Broadcast

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