Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk
The decision to have children is very personal – some people want children and some do not. Some have their children when they are young whilst others are delaying getting pregna
Genetics, Hereditary and Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer can run in families and if you have a mother or sister with breast cancer then you will have an increased chance of getting it. Sometimes it is not known why this hap
Self Exam
Befriend Your Boobs What are the Landmarks of the breast?Your breast tissue is found from the breast bone (sternum) up to the collar bone (clavicle) and out to the armpit (axilla).
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