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 which 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? Read on to find out. What is Triple […]

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 […]

“Measure your life in love.” (Rent) At different points in my life where I was made to choose between my family and another person, I always chose my family. I always thought that any person who would ask you to make that choice does not love you unconditionally.  In 2015, my mom Anita told our family that […]

The present condition of your breasts 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 […]

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 […]

Breast cancer is sometimes detected after symptoms show up. The problem is that many women who develop breast cancer often do not show symptoms. It is for this reason that cancer screening tests for women are critical for early detection and treatment. Breast Cancer Symptoms Before going through the cancer screening tests for women, we need to […]

“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)   Stories of survival can surely inspire […]