Celebrating Women and International Women’s
March brings both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, so it’s the perfect reminder to celebrate women. In fact, it’s because of some very special women that For the
March brings both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, so it’s the perfect reminder to celebrate women. In fact, it’s because of some very special women that For the
Like so many things, important causes take on new meaning when they become personal. When a health challenge hits close to home, many of us find ourselves itching to do
Support systems are important for those battling serious illnesses like breast cancer. Whether it’s a friend, family member or support group, these systems can help patients stay motivated and strong
Breast and ovarian cancers are the second and fifth leading causes of cancer death, respectively, among women in the United States. Women diagnosed with breast cancer are at a higher
Breasts contain a network of thin tubes called lymph vessels. These are connected to the lymph nodes (glands) under the arm. If breast cancer spreads, it typically goes first to
About 13% or 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of a lifetime. Approximately 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no
If you think breast cancer is something you can’t control, think again. While genetics play a role, lifestyle plays a much greater role. Make the decision to take control of
For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer. Before menopause, your ovaries make most of your estrogen, and fat tissue makes only a small part
There are many types of breast cancer, and many ways to describe them. One way to differentiate is non-invasive vs. invasive breast cancer, which refers to whether the cancer has
While breast cancer occurs mainly in women, men can get it too, because men also have breast tissue. Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of