Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis while Part 2 described the types of breast cancer and treatment options. Here is Part 3. Life After Diagnosis There’s no doubt that cancer is a life-changing experience. The treatments can wear you out. You may have trouble managing daily chores,…
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Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis. There are several forms of breast cancer, and treatments are carefully matched to the type of cancer. Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer Some types of breast cancer are fueled by the hormones estrogen or progesterone. A biopsy can reveal whether a tumor has…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this would be the right time to share information about “What you need to know about breast cancer” Breast cancer today is not what it was 20 years ago. Survival rates are climbing, thanks to greater awareness, more early detection, and advances in…
Yes, And there’s research underway exploring the Male Menopause Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that their male patients are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in menopause. Men go through aging male syndrome (AMS)…
Fibromyalgia Part 1 answered what is fibromyalgia and its causes. Here’s Part 2: Who Is Affected by Fibromyalgia? Scientists estimate that fibromyalgia affects 5 million Americans 18 or older. Between 80 and 90 percent of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women. However, men and children also can have the disorder.…
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue (feeling tired). People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them. People with fibromyalgia…
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