SMOKING AND BREAST CANCER: IS THERE A LINK?

SMOKING AND BREAST CANCER: IS THERE A LINK?

According to World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of breast-related death among women worldwide, and only in Pakistan, it causes 40,000 deaths annually. There are many factors that increase its risk and...
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN SAVE YOURSELF FROM BREAST CANCER

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN SAVE YOURSELF FROM BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer is a fatal disease and it can only be prevented with precautions. The most important of which is adopting a healthy lifestyle. For a healthy lifestyle, the following steps can be taken: Maintain a healthy weight: A healthy weight not only protects you...
WHAT ARE FIBROADENOMAS?

WHAT ARE FIBROADENOMAS?

A fibroadenoma is a type of (benign) lump that can develop in the breast and typically appears in females. These tumors are very common, but they are benign, which means that they are noncancerous. It consists of breast tissue and stromal, or connective, tissue....
WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM?

WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM?

A mammogram is an X-ray of breast cancer. It is a screening tool that is used for the detection of breast cancer in women who might have breast problems such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge and also in women who have no breast complaints. It detects breast...
THRIVING AFTER SURVIVING

THRIVING AFTER SURVIVING

Breast Cancer survivors always have a hard time going back to normal. What can help them? 1. Take care of your health You are likely to notice menopausal symptoms after treatment which include; weight gain, profuse sweating, hot flushes, and mood swings • Keep a check...