Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast divide and grow without their normal control, and it is the disease many women fear the most. Breast cancer usually presents itself as a breast lump, its growth and spread is often fueled by normal healthy chemicals of the body, like estrogen, progesterone, and the HER2/neu gene (a growth hormone). Even though …
What Is the Connection Between Vitamin D & Breast Cancer?
Researches have suggested that the levels of vitamin D and breast cancer are not directly related to each other, but even without a direct connection, both reasons and consequences of certain vitamin D levels can affect the woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Women who have lower levels of vitamin D tend to gain the characteristics that increase breast cancer …
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS & BREAST CANCER!
Research studies that have examined the use of birth control pills and breast cancer have shown some conflicting results, and that is related to many factors, such as, a woman’s family history of breast cancer, the period of using the oral contraceptives, and others. Anyhow, women mainly use one of two popular types of oral contraceptives: – The Combined Pill: …
Quit Smoking to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk!
For a long time, researches have shown that smoking is a confirmed risk factor for many types of cancer. Persistent smoking was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of breast cancer death, in addition, patients who quit smoking had a reduction in breast cancer death rates. So if you are a smoker help yourself quit smoking to reduce breast …
Breastfeeding can lower breast cancer risk!
You probably know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy beginning, whereas it can also lower your breast cancer risk. Because breastfeeding can lower breast cancer risk, you should prepare yourself to breastfeed your newborn. Statistics show that if you breastfeed, you will be at a less risk of developing breast cancer, especially if you have your children at …
Get Moving and Fight Breast Cancer!
Body movements are broad, as well interesting according to each woman’s preferences, there is no reason to be inactive during the day, instead you should be having a fresh life that is full of agility and fitness you deserve. With no magical number specifying the sports’ time, the more you exercise the better the results will be. It is recommended …
We Must Ask: Have You Checked?
We are asking this pivotal question because your breasts deserve attention. That is why we are reminding you to take a deep look at your breasts, however, the most fearful womanish disease might be silent but you have the main role to feel or find it. So all what you need is to join the fight and be a strong …
