October means many things: the real start of Fall, a nudge that the holidays are just around the corner and the year is headed toward the finish line. In October, we also see the reemergence of the pink ribbon, a reminder that breast cancer can affect anyone, and the fight to find new treatments and… Read More »
Breastfeeding Personalities One evening a group of veteran breastfeeding couples were sharing stories about their babies/ nursing nuisances. Amused by the survivors’ accounts, one father quipped, “Let’s give names to these little suckers.” And here they are. The Marathoner How many times have we heard mothers complain, “All he wants to do is eat”? In… Read More »
Men can also have breast cancer, which is believed by some as a condition only for women. Male breast cancer develops in men’s breast tissue. Men of any age may have this ailment but it is more common in older men. As indicated by Cancer Facts and Figures 2013 by the American Cancer Society, an… Read More »
Early detection and education for breast cancer saves thousands of lives every year. If everyone would follow the guidelines set by the American Cancer Society for early detection of breast cancer it would improve the chances that the cancer would be detected early so the treatment can begin early.Using the screening exams for early detection… Read More »