The breast is composed of a group of glands and ducts protected by a fatty tissue. When cancer occurs the cells start to divide and multiply quickly growing in an abnormal pace. It can start within the mammary glands or ducts and spread to the lymph nodes and the fat tissue around the breast.

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One cannot listen to her music without an evocation of the woman herself, the feeling that she is somehow in the room, that her song is sung for the listener alone. Her lyrics are simple but profound, reflecting her life of rich and varied experience, and her melodies are the melodies of her life: lilting, soaring, haunting, thoughtful, sad, and finally triumphant.

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Breast cancer is a type of cancer which affects approximately 44,500 people each year. It develops when the breast tissues become cancerous and start to multiply in an uncontrolled way. In this article I will be discussing three of the ways that breast cancer can be treated.

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I knew breast thermography used thermal imaging cameras for computerized thermal imaging so I decided to front up to the thermography machines and experience first hand what happens. A few days l was told there was concern over my right breast.

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Nipple discharge and sore nipples are normal at certain times, being a common problem women talk to their Doctor about. If accompanied with breast rash, nipple eczema, breast inflammation, or swollen lymph nodes, it could indicate signs of breast cancer.

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When I returned home, I had no idea of what had happened during my three year absence. I was greeted by my mother who felt somehow softer and more fragile than I had remembered her. My brother looked in and he the strain of simply existing was evident on his face.

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A sister act is something women do willingly for family and friends. Maybe it’s a act of kindness with a chicken casserole recipe being whipped up, while supporting your friend. My cooking isn’t great so I’m looking for a great plan B. So how do you support your friends with breast cancer?

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My ultrasound of breast tissue involved a pain free medical exam, by something that looks like a computer with a video screen, on a cart with wheels. What was the result?

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A wide variety of alternative breast cancer treatments exist today. While “alternative” treatments are defined as practices that replace traditional treatments, most breast cancer patients use them in combination with conventional medicine. Generally, alternative treatments are not acknowledged by the…

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Breast exam with partners? Yes, why not! After all, your partner will possibly know your breasts better than you do and may notice changes easier. Early detection is key. Fear holds us back, so ask your partner to assist you with your breast self exam.

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