HEALTH
Former NFL star raises awareness of breast cancer in menErnie Green, 73, was a force to be reckoned with on the football field. He played seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns, and has two Pro Bowl appearances under his belt. More » |
Breast Cancer: Early detection still key to beating the oddsEllvera Nusum, 56, had her routine down pat. She religiously underwent yearly mammograms and checked her breasts monthly for any changes. She even timed her self-exams correctly -- a few days after her period -- when her hormone level was lower. More » |
Myths about MammogramsQuite likely, you?ve heard a lot about these breast X-rays, which may detect cancer long before it can be seen or felt. Just as likely, only part of what you?ve heard is true. More » |
Risk factorsA risk factor is a characteristic that increases a woman's chance of getting breast cancer. Having one or more risk factors is not a guarantee that you will get the disease. In fact, many women with multiple risk factors never get breast cancer. However, having no identifiable risk factor other than gender or age does not make a women immune to breast cancer. More » |
Questions & AnswersA breast lump in a woman is not always a sign of breast cancer. For example, benign cysts can come and go according to the menstrual cycles and these do not turn into cancer. However, any woman who has a breast lump that does not go away after a few days should contact her health care provider to evaluate it. In addition, men who notice a breast mass should contact their doctor as well. More » |
