If you're considering getting a boob job, then you're not on your own. Statistics show that in the past few years, cosmetic breast lift surgery austin has been one of the most requested types of cosmetic procedures in the U.S. Breast augmentation surgery is chosen for a variety of reasons; these include enlarging small breasts, correcting breast asymmetry, and in some cases, Breast reduction. For many women, getting a boob job isn't just about improving their appearance; it's also about boosting … [Read more...]
How To Get Fit For Your Wedding
May 18, 2017 by
Are you hoping to be in shape and toned when you walk down the aisle? Here are some tips that will come in handy: Map it out Take five minutes each morning to set your daily eating goals. Map out what you hope to accomplish and make sure that you stick to it. However, if something happens to mess up your well-laid plans, you should not be too hard on yourself. Remember what you are grateful for and try to make up for it next time. If you lose enough weight, you can order a custom … [Read more...]
‘Cutting Calories as Complementary Cancer Care’
December 9, 2013 by
Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center are initiating a clinical trial that is the first of its kind. Their hypothesis is that the restriction of calorie intake during breast cancer treatment could serve as a complementary method of fighting and overcoming the disease. Diet and cancer therapy is nothing new, but what's new is bringing this to a trial that looks to establish evidence-based guidelines down the road. Cutting calories during treatment They intend to enroll 40 women with … [Read more...]
25 Breast Cancer Myths Busted
October 5, 2013 by
Know the difference between breast cancer facts and fiction? You have probably seen and heard a lot about breast cancer during the past few weeks as this month of October is Beast Cancer Awareness Month, but as we approach the end of this year's breast cancer awareness month this is a good time to ask how much of the information you encountered is actually true. See if you know which of the following statements are true and which are false... Here's the real deal on risks, symptoms, … [Read more...]
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October 2, 2013 by
CANCER Breast cancer is a complex disease that will affect 1 in 9 Canadian women during their lifetime. Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas, while those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. Breast Cancer is a complex disease with no known single cause. In 2013, it is estimated … [Read more...]
Mastectomy~Partial or Radical, that is the question? WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 21, 2013 by
Mastectomy Partial or Radical, that is the question? There are four types of mastectomies: partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy, in which the tumor and surrounding tissue is removed; simple mastectomy, where the entire breast and some axillary lymph nodes are removed; modified radical mastectomy, in which the entire breast and all axillary lymph nodes are removed; and the radical mastectomy, where the entire breast, axillary lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed. A … [Read more...]
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, AnnPietrangelo
April 29, 2012 by
Ann Pietrangelo PHOTO Living with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Triple-negative breast cancers have been defined as tumors that are devoid of the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2. What do you say to someone who has breast cancer? Well, you shouldn't immediately launch into a list of folks who died of cancer, or about the horrible side effects of surgery and chemotherapy, nor should you downplay the seriousness of it … [Read more...]
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? – Naomi Barr, O The Oprah Magazine
October 2, 2010 by
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? By Naomi Barr O, The Oprah Magazine | Photo: Levi Brown A potential vaccine has made headlines, but researchers still must prove that it will work in women. Imagine if you could reduce or even eliminate your risk for breast cancer with just the prick of a needle. You may have heard about a new vaccine with the potential to stop many breast tumors in their tracks. But is the buzz warranted? Human clinical trials to test the vaccine's … [Read more...]
