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Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

Noteworthy statistics underscore the prevalence of breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Breast cancer poses a greater threat to women’s lives in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI), which is a metric used by the United Nations Development Programme to gauge a country’s average achievement in areas such as healthy life and standard of living.
A look at inherited breast cancer

A look at inherited breast cancer

A look at inherited breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Individuals can make various changes to their lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. One thing they cannot change is their genes, prompting curiosity about the role of family history in relation to breast cancer risk.
Did you Now?

Did you Now?

Did you Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Breast cancer incidence rates vary by age and location.BreastCancer.org reports that breast cancer incidence rates in the United States began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades.
Did you Now?

Did you Now?

Did you Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases can be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors.
The benefits of breast cancer support groups

The benefits of breast cancer support groups

The benefits of breast cancer support groups

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Millions of women across the globe are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women each year, with nearly three million new cases confirmed every 12 months.
What young women should know about breast cancer

What young women should know about breast cancer

What young women should know about breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Aprevailing myth concerning breast cancer is that it only affects older women. Various medical organizations and institutions recommend women begin receiving mammograms starting at age 40, which may compel women younger than 40 to think that they are immune to breast cancer.
How breast cancer can affect mental health

How breast cancer can affect mental health

How breast cancer can affect mental health

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Breast cancer is often viewed through the lens of the physical challenges the disease poses. Women undergoing breast cancer treatment often confront fatigue, and many deal with physical changes to their bodies, some of which may be permanent.
What the different stages of breast cancer signify

What the different stages of breast cancer signify

What the different stages of breast cancer signify

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Upon being diagnosed with breast cancer, women and their families are presented with a wealth of information regarding the disease. Some of that information is unique to each patient, but much of it is based on decades of research and millions of successful treatments.
A good crowd showed up for the parade and festivities on Saturday, October 12. Cecil Gray kept the blues away down at Centennial Park and the Kidzone boasted mile-long lines.

A good crowd showed up for the parade and festivities on Saturday, October 12. Cecil Gray kept the blues away down at Centennial Park and the Kidzone boasted mile-long lines.

Everybody Loves Cheese

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Everybody Loves Cheese
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