Breast Cancer Articles A-Z
Aromasin Warnings and Precautions
Aromasin may not be safe to use if you have osteoporosis or if you are pregnant. This page of the eMedTV library offers several Aromasin warnings and precautions to be aware of before taking the drug and explains when the medicine should not be taken.
If you are a postmenopausal woman with breast cancer, a healthcare provider may prescribe Aromasin. This eMedTV resource explains how Aromasin works and discusses the factors that may affect your dosage. Aromisin is a common misspelling of Aromasin.
Biological Therapy for Breast Cancer
Biological therapy for breast cancer helps the immune system fight cancer (and potential side effects from cancer treatment). As this eMedTV resource explains, the potential benefits and side effects seen with biological therapy for breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs in the breast. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer in detail and provides information about risk factors, staging, treatment options, and the possibility of recurrence.
Breast Cancer Alternative Treatment
Breast cancer alternative treatment should never take the place of medical treatment. This eMedTV resource lists various breast cancer alternative treatments and offers questions to ask your doctor before beginning any alternative treatment.
Breast Cancer and Antiperspirants
No research has yet proven that there is a link between breast cancer and antiperspirants; two studies even had conflicting results. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at studies done on breast cancer and antiperspirants in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Concern regarding breast cancer and genetics is understandable, but family history is not the only reason people get cancer. This part of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at the link between breast cancer and genetics.
Women have special concerns regarding breast cancer, and pregnancy can make detection and treatment difficult. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer and pregnancy in detail, including how pregnancy can affect prognosis and treatment.
In the majority of cases, the breast cancer causes are not known. As this eMedTV article explains, there are certain factors (such as dense breast tissue) that, while not breast cancer causes, do increase the chances of developing the disease.
Tests used in making a breast cancer diagnosis include mammograms, MRI tests, and fine-needle aspiration. This section of the eMedTV library discusses these breast cancer diagnosis tests in detail.
Breast Cancer Emotional Health
When dealing with breast cancer, emotional health is an important consideration. This eMedTV segment addresses the emotional problems caused by breast cancer. Emotional health can be bolstered by support groups, therapy, or friends and family.
Breast cancer followup care is an important part of the overall breast cancer treatment plan. This eMedTV resource explains various aspects of breast cancer followup, such as regular checkups, and discusses support groups for those with the disease.
Alterations in a so-called breast cancer gene may increase the risk of cancer, but they do not cause the disease in and of themselves. This eMedTV article explains the "breast cancer gene" and provides a link to more detailed information.
Breast Cancer Hormone Treatment
Your doctor may recommend breast cancer hormone treatment if your tumor depends on natural hormones to grow. This page of the eMedTV library explains the types of breast cancer hormone treatment, including possible side effects (such as hot flashes).
Breast Cancer Implant Information
Women considering reconstruction surgery need accurate, reliable breast cancer implant information. This eMedTV article provides breast cancer implant information, including information about possible risks associated with breast implants.
Breast cancer in men is rare -- there were an estimated 1,690 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2005. This eMedTV Web page discusses breast cancer in men and compares it to breast cancer in women -- it is the same disease.
Knowing a few key pieces of breast cancer information can help you take a proactive role in your healthcare. This eMedTV resource contains breast cancer information regarding risk factors, prognosis, and recurrence.
Eating right can be a challenge during and after treatment for breast cancer. Nutrition, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a special concern for breast cancer patients. This article discusses breast cancer, nutrition, and the benefits of exercise.
Whether it is caused by the tumor itself or treatment for breast cancer, pain can be an issue for those living with the disease. This eMedTV segment explores the options for treating breast cancer pain, such as medications and alternative treatments.
Preventing breast cancer starts with being aware of the risk factors for the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, breast cancer prevention may involve lifestyle changes (such as exercising more), medications (such as tamoxifen), or surgery.
While a breast cancer prognosis will be based on research and statistics, it's impossible to predict the outcome of an individual case. This eMedTV article examines the factors that influence breast cancer prognosis, such as the stage of the cancer.
It's important to ask breast cancer questions about your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect. This page of the eMedTV archives provides lists of breast cancer questions you may want to ask your doctors.
In cases of breast cancer, radiation therapy may be given before or after (or even in place of) surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains how radiation is administered in cases of breast cancer and discusses side effects associated with the treatment.
Breast cancer reconstruction is a viable option for many women -- either during a mastectomy or later. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer reconstruction in detail and provides a list of questions you can ask your doctor.