Breast Cancer

A mammogram is an x-ray image of your breast tissues. Doctors use this imaging test to detect early signs of breast cancer. If your doctor recently advised you to get one, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions about the mammogram procedure, including a little discussion about mammogram price: Is a Mammogram Painful? Upon learning […]

Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast start to grow uncontrollably. Once this happens, there are different types of breast cancer a woman (and in rare cases, a man) may experience. The type of breast cancer would depend on what part of the breast has been affected. After a breast cancer diagnosis, one of […]

Some people use herbal medicines to address breast lumps, or bukol sa suso. But does halamang gamot sa bukol sa suso really work? Throughout the world herbal treatments and medicine have been used to ease multiple health ailments including diseases, high blood pressure, and even cancer. Herbal medicine is one of the most widely used alternative […]

Did you know that there are different types of breast cancer? One of these is triple-negative breast cancer, which occurs when there are no receptors (which function as doors to the “house” of cancer cells) commonly found in other types of cancers. What Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? To better answer this question, we must first describe what […]

Is there a connection between unusual nipple discharge and breast cancer? Before we take a closer look at their possible link, it helps to first define what nipple discharge is. Nipple discharge refers to the release of fluid from the nipple which can be expressed or spontaneously leak in approximately 50% to 70% of normal women. This […]

What are Breast Lumps? Breast lumps are growths or masses of tissue that form inside your breast. There are different types of breast lumps. They may feel different from the rest of your breast tissue and may change the shape or size of your breast. A sign that you have breast lumps are irregularly shaped breasts and […]

The way your breasts look can say a lot about your health. For example, a bump, rash, or even bug bite-like spots that won’t go away may be an indication of Paget’s disease of the breast. Paget’s disease of the breast is a form of breast cancer in which the cancer cells form around the nipple. […]

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring type of cancer among women. Fortunately, those who have been diagnosed, especially during the early stages, have multiple treatment options. One of these is a lumpectomy or excision of breast mass. One of the first instincts upon diagnosis, is to remove your breast entirely (mastectomy). But lumpectomy allows you […]

Did you know that there is more than just one type of breast cancer? Each type develops and responds to treatment differently. Here’s what you need to know about the types of breast cancer. Factors in Determining Breast Cancer Type Generally, the types of breast cancer depend on two factors: where it started and whether or not […]

“Just 3 months after my last chemotherapy cycle, I took my cousin Therese up on her invitation to visit her in Toronto. I made a side solo trip to Old Quebec to visit the filming locations of “Goblin,” a K-drama that helped me get through treatment!”  (image courtesy: Giselle Arroyo)   Every breast cancer survival story can […]