Male Breast Cancer
Many people are not aware that men can get breast cancer. Men have breast tissue around the nipple area and therefore can develop breast cancer although it is rare. Less than 1% of
Screening
What is screening?: This is the application of a test to individuals who have no symptoms of a particular condition in order to pick up early signs of that condition. This ca
Breast Cancer Risk Overview
Breast cancer is a complex disease and the cause is multifactorial. It arises from the interplay between age, an individual’s lifestyle which can be modified and their genetic ma
Breast Implants
Breast implants are usually a silicon outer shell filled with either silicon gel or saltwater. This may be: 1. As part of the reconstructive surgery after breast cancer surge
HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and Breast Cancer Risk
HRT has been used for over 50 years, to help women manage their symptoms of menopause. These symptoms occur due to a reduction of oestrogen production from the ovaries, which occur
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk
Just as plants make sugars in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll, our skin makes vitamin D in the sunshine. Vitamin D has been found to be protective and can reduce your risk
Exercise and Breast Cancer Risk
Regular exercise is so important to being healthy and it can also reduce breast cancer risk. Three hours of moderate exercise weekly will reduce your risk by up to 30%. It does not
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer Risk
Breastfeeding is a personal choice. Some people find it easy and produce a lot of milk, whilst others have difficulties. Some find it more convenient to bottle feed and bottl
Transitioning
Transitioning is the process whereby people change their gender identity and live in the opposite gender to the sex they were assigned at birth. This can have important implication