A new study released by Harvard yesterday has once again discounted the link between abortion and breast cancer. This confirms an earlier conclusion reached by a panel of expert put together by the National Cancer Institute in 2003. Earlier reports of an increased risk of breast cancer associated with previous abortions was derived from women [...]
Breast cancer survivors, yoga and menopause symptoms
Breast cancer survivors often have problems when it comes to managing menopause symptoms. Use of hormonal therapy may lead to a relapse of the cancer. In addition, some of the medication used to treat breast cancer can themselves worsen menopause symptoms. According to a recent US study, breast cancer survivors can find relief from menopause [...]
Being overweight or obese increases uterine cancer risk
Those extra pounds you’re carrying around may be causing you more harm than you think. Women who have a BMI of 25 and above are more likely to have endometrial (uterine ) cancer. Just a quick reminder, BMI stands for Body Mass Index which is a measure of how much body fat you have. BMI [...]
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