by Marnie | Jul 28, 2012 | Breast Health Blog, Breast Self Examination, Found a Breast Lump? |
It’s every woman’s secret fear – finding a breast lump. The first important thing to do is DON’T PANIC. Studies have shown that 80% of all breast lumps are harmless. There are many things that can cause a breast lump Cysts – fluid-filled...
by Marnie | Jul 26, 2012 | Breast Self Examination, Mammogram, Thermography |
Helpful Breast Examination Video I found a very well done video on You Tube today explaining the proper way to do a self breast examination. I liked this video because it described what you should be looking for, things to be concerned about and things not to worry...
by Marnie | Jul 25, 2012 | Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy, Chemobrain, Essential Oil Benefits |
Got Chemobrain? These Essential Oils Will Help! When I was going through chemotherapy, all of the people in my cancer support group who were also undergoing chemo were complaining about chemobrain – and it was clear that they were forgetful, vague, preoccupied,...
by Marnie | Jul 24, 2012 | Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Chemobrain |
The American Cancer Society has put together a terrifically useful Chemotherapy Side Effects Worksheet which I have attached here (just click the blue link below). Chemo Side Effects worksheet What I liked about it was that if you keep it handy, you can take note of...
by Marnie | Jul 23, 2012 | Breast Cancer and Nutrition, Soy Foods, Tamoxifen |
Last week I received a copy of a very interesting 2009 study which examines the role of soy, tamoxifen and estrogen receptors in breast cancer survival. The study was published in the esteemed Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) on December 9, 2009. If...
