FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

Every minute, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from breast cancer. That’s more than 1,400 women every day. Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, creating a mass of tissue called a tumor. World Health Organization...
SURVIVAL STORY : LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER

SURVIVAL STORY : LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER

Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” changes the lives of thousands of women every year in Pakistan. Learn more about the personal experiences of a breast cancer survivor as she opens up about her journey and life after breast cancer.   Hameeda Nasir was 26...
ROLE OF LACTATION IN BREAST CANCER PREVENTION

ROLE OF LACTATION IN BREAST CANCER PREVENTION

The term ‘lactation’ (breast feeding) refers to the process by which the mother produces milk to breastfeed, whether directly or through expressing or pumping breastmilk. Where breastfeeding is healthy for your baby and a wonderful way to bond with them it has also...
FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER

FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER

One of the most important risk factors of breast cancer is family history of breast cancer. Women with close relatives who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease. If you’ve had one first-degree female relative (sister,...
BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT

BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. Emotional turmoil in response to the diagnosis of breast cancer can affect a person’s physical health as well as psychological well-being. There’s no right or...
WHY SHOULD I GET CHEMOTHERAPY

WHY SHOULD I GET CHEMOTHERAPY

WHY SHOULD I GET CHEMOTHERAPY?   IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ME TO GET CHEMOTHERAPY? WHY SHOULD I GO THROUGH SO MUCH PAIN? CAN I SURVIVE THE CHEMOTHERAPY? These are the questions people diagnosed with breast cancer ask. Because when they see other cancer patients going...