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Free Breast Cancer Booklets And Breast Cancer Information - Free Breast Cancer Booklets Created: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Lots of free booklets and flyers about breast cancer are available, loaded with dependable information. Nowadays, many of these free breast cancer booklets and brochures are in both print and onli..
Social Media and Online Cancer Support Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Social media networks can provide you with emotional and practical support during breast cancer treatment. Learn how to find information, updates, and immediate cancer support by using social media...
Relay for Life 2007, Breast Cancer Fund Raising Event Created: Saturday, April 21, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Relay for Life 2007, Breast Cancer Fund Raising Event at Texas State University, Bobcat Stadium. The American Cancer Society sponsors Relay for Life events across the country to raise funds for c...
Survivor Couple Created: Saturday, April 21, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Survivor Couple
Cancer Wig - How to Choose a Wig Before Chemotherapy - Cancer Wig Created: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
You can choose a perfect wig before chemotherapy begins. Having a wig on hand before your hair can give your spirits a boost. Here's some god advice on how to choose a wig before chemotherapy.
Volunteer to Fight Breast Cancer All Year - Breast Cancer Support Services Created: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
October is breast cancer awareness month, but the fight against this disease goes on all year. Learn how you can offer support for breast cancer patients and their families all year long. Here ar...
Support Groups for Breast Cancer Created: Monday, April 03, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Are support groups beneficial or controversial? What are some possible benefits of a support group? Learn how breast cancer support groups work and how they may be good for you.
SIEA Flap - Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap Breast Reconstruction Created: Monday, May 05, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
You have several surgical options to consider for breast reconstruction -- SIEA flap is one of many. SIEA is very similar to the DIEP flap method but uses tissue from your lower, instead of your up...
IGAP Flap - Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator - IGAP Flap Breast Reconstruction Created: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
The IGAP flap (inferior gluteal artery perforator) is an autologous tissue flap procedure that uses fat and skin from your lower buttock to create a new breast mound after a mastectomy. None of yo...
SGAP Flap - SGAP Breast Reconstruction Created: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
The SGAP flap (superior gluteal artery perforator) is a tissue flap procedure that uses fat and skin from your upper buttock to create a new breast mound after a mastectomy. You won't need to have...
Maintain a Healthy Weight - Weight, Menopause, Genes and Breast Cancer Risk Created: Thursday, March 13, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
Many factors affect your risk of developing breast cancer, some of which you can control. Having a healthy weight, eating sensibly, and being active can reduce your risk of developing breast cance...
Breast Reconstruction Surgery - Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Breast Reconstruction Created: Saturday, April 19, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
The latissimus dorsi is a tissue flap procedure that uses muscle and skin from your upper back to create a new breast mound after a mastectomy. This procedure takes its name from the latissimus do...
DIEP Flap - Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator - DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Created: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
The DIEP flap (deep inferior epigastric perforator) is a tissue flap procedure that uses fat and skin from your abdomen to create a new breast mound after a mastectomy. It is an autologous reconst...
Neutropenic Diet – Safe Foods During Neutropenia Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Here is a list of foods for neutropenic diet - foods to eat and foods to avoid during chemo. If you have neutropenia, guard your health when your immune system is low by eating carefully to avoid i...
Now What? Recovery After Mastectomy - Book Review Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
Three sisters with a strong family history of breast cancer write about surviving and recovering from a mastectomy. Two of the sisters are health professionals and are able to give different perspe..
10 Things To Stop Doing To Yourself If You Have Breast Cancer Created: Monday, March 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012
If you are in treatment for breast cancer there are probably some things you're doing that do not help to improve your health. Learn what 10 of things are, and how to stop doing them. Don't sabotag..
One-Year Survivor - Share Your Story: Surviving Breast Cancer Created: Monday, March 26, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
If you are a breast cancer survivor, then you have a story! Sharing your story may help those who are newly-diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorhood. Share your survivor story here.
My Journey with the Big C - Share Your Story: Surviving Breast Cancer Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
If you are a breast cancer survivor, then you have a story! Sharing your story may help those who are newly-diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorhood. Share your survivor story here.
Two-Time Survivor - Share Your Story: Pictures of Your Life After Breast Cancer Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Life after breast cancer includes recovery, challenges, victories, and changes. What changes have you made, in your life after breast cancer? Send in a photo and a short description of your life af..
9 Year Passionate Survivor - Share Your Story: Surviving Breast Cancer Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
If you are a breast cancer survivor, then you have a story! Sharing your story may help those who are newly-diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorhood. Share your survivor story here.
Flaxseeds – Breast Cancer Prevention - Anticancer Benefits from Flax Seeds Created: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Flaxseed comes from the plant that is used to make linen, as well as flax meal and flaxseed oil. It has lignans and omega-3 fatty acids that are power anticancer components. Learn how flaxseed ma..
Breast Pain And Menstruation Period - How Breast Pain May Be Linked to Menstrual Period Created: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Breast pain may be linked to your menstrual period.
Fish and Omega3 Fatty Acids –Eating Healthy and Getting Your Omega3 Fatty Acids Created: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Fish and seafood is high in omega3 fatty acids, which are very beneficial for your health. Fish is a great way to get your protein, and cut down on saturated fats and calories. Learn more about fi..
Reader Stories: How You Celebrated Your Breast Cancer Anniversary Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Celebrate your anniversary of surviving breast cancer. Everybody celebrates a cancer-versary differently. Share your story of celebration - your party, your special tattoo, a trip you took, a dance..
Breast Cancer Life - Daily Life with Breast Cancer Created: Monday, September 24, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Learn about coping with breast cancer, side effects of treatment, breast reconstruction, and a healthy anticancer diet. Share you survivor story and tips for self care.
New Survivor Copes Well - Share Your Story: Surviving Breast Cancer Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
If you are a breast cancer survivor, then you have a story! Sharing your story may help those who are newly-diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorhood. Share your survivor story here.
7 Year Survivor - Share Your Story: Surviving Breast Cancer Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
If you are a breast cancer survivor, then you have a story! Sharing your story may help those who are newly-diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorhood. Share your survivor story here.
Understanding Your Complete Blood Count During Breast Cancer Treatment Created: Thursday, November 01, 2007 Updated: Friday, March 09, 2012
Chemotherapy can lower your blood counts. A complete blood count (CBC), is a routine blood test done regularly during treatment for breast cancer. A CBC will reveal such conditions as neutropenia, ..
Neutropenia - Side Effect Of Chemotherapy And Radiation Treatment For Breast Cancer Created: Monday, September 17, 2007 Updated: Friday, March 09, 2012
Neutropenia is a condition of the blood, in which your white blood cells have a low count of neutrophils. When you have neutropenia, you are at greater risk of infections, and your body is not wel..
CBC -Definition of Complete Blood Count - Breast Cancer Treatment Created: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Updated: Friday, March 09, 2012
A CBC -- Complete Blood Count -- is a routine blood test done regularly during treatment for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Treatment - Neutrophil - Type of White Blood Cell (WBC) Created: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Updated: Friday, March 09, 2012
A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell (WBC). Neutrophils are an important part of your immune system.
Breast Cancer Survivor Stories - Life Lessons - Breast Cancer Survivor Stories Created: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Becoming a breast cancer survivor is bound to teach you a few life lessons. You get a chance to give up pretense, develop some focus for the fight, cultivate your supportive relationships, and get ..

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