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Flax Seed
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 13 April 2021
 "Flax Seed")
Current evidence suggests that flax may be associated with decreased risk of breast cancer. Flax demonstrates antiproliferative effects in breast tissue of women at risk of breast cancer and may protect against primary breast cancer. Mortality risk may also be reduced among those living with breast cancer.
Reference:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1534735413502076
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Cancer Treatment and Sexual Health
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 10 April 2021
 "Cancer Treatment and Sexual Health")
Changes in sexual health may not a priority when you have been diagnosed with cancer, but it might be more important than you expect.
Depending on the treatment you are given, sexual side effects range from mildly annoying to downright debilitating. For instance, hormone-blocking medications can cause vaginal dryness, which can lead to painful sex or lowered sex drive. Patients who have a mastectomy (breast removal) may no longer have feeling in the chest area. Changes in body image affect se...
Depending on the treatment you are given, sexual side effects range from mildly annoying to downright debilitating. For instance, hormone-blocking medications can cause vaginal dryness, which can lead to painful sex or lowered sex drive. Patients who have a mastectomy (breast removal) may no longer have feeling in the chest area. Changes in body image affect se...
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Berberine Enhances Chemo-sensitivity and Induces Apoptosis
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 21 March 2021
 "Berberine Enhances Chemo-sensitivity and Induces Apoptosis")
Alkaloids are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of many diseases. These compounds are synthesised in plants as secondary metabolites and have multiple effects on cellular metabolism. Among plant derivatives with biological properties, the isoquinoline quaternary alkaloid berberine (BBR) possesses a broad range of therapeutic uses against several diseases. In recent years, BBR has been reported to inhibit cell proliferation and to be cytotoxic towards cancer cells. Based on thi...
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READING YOUR PATHOLOGY REPORT BREAST CANCER
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 1 March 2021
 "READING YOUR PATHOLOGY REPORT BREAST CANCER")
You may see these descriptions of the type of cancer in your report:
DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). This is a cancer that is non-invasive. It stays inside the milk ducts.
LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma in Situ). This is a tumour that is an overgrowth of cells that stay inside the milk-making part of the breast called lobules. LCS is not a true cancer. It is a warning sign of an increase risk for developing an invasive cancer in the future in either breasts.
IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma). Th...
DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). This is a cancer that is non-invasive. It stays inside the milk ducts.
LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma in Situ). This is a tumour that is an overgrowth of cells that stay inside the milk-making part of the breast called lobules. LCS is not a true cancer. It is a warning sign of an increase risk for developing an invasive cancer in the future in either breasts.
IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma). Th...
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Lifestyle Factors That Impact Breast Cancer Risk
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on 25 November 2020
 "Lifestyle Factors That Impact Breast Cancer Risk")
Alcohol: Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Weight and Body Composition: Excess body fat increases risk for post-menopausal breast cancer. Lean muscle, low body fat decreases risk of pre-menopausal breast cancers
Physical Activity: Sedentary behaviour is linked to increased risk of breast cancer, while being active decreases the risk of breast cancer.
Vigorous activity decreases the risk for pre-menopausal breast cancer.
Moderate activity decreases risk for post-menopa...
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