Tag: breast health
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Breast Cancer: Dr. Justus Apffelstaedt Breaks It Down
According to a study done by the World Health Organisation, in 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world’s most prevalent…
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Gillian Anderson Is Going Bra-Less, And You Should Too
Few things feel like heaven to women. An orgasm. Biting into a square of chocolate. And taking off a bra after a long day. Actually, taking off a bra after five minutes is still satisfying. It’s no wonder that X-Files actress Gillian Anderson opts not to wear this piece of clothing. While she hosted an…
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Breast Cancer Care – Health Lessons From The Pandemic
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Breast Cancer: How Does It Affect Younger Women
We define breast cancer as being in a young patient when the woman is younger than 35 or 40 years of age. While in western societies one in 16 of all women with breast cancer is under 40 years of age, in our practice one in 6 women with breast cancer is younger than 40. This…
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Dr Fatima Hoosain: What Is Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer?
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is defined as breast cancer that is diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. What is my risk of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)? Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy affecting pregnancy. That said, pregnancy-associated breast cancer is an extremely rare event with multiple contributing factors. It affects…
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Should Women Drink More Cranberry Juice?
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