Pampered in Paradise, a startup company from Indiana, working out of Fort Myers, Florida, has created a one-of-a-kind getaway retreat for breast cancer patients. While it’s a unique concept in itself, what makes this really special is…
Posts tagged Breast cancer
Immunotherapy cures late-stage breast cancer in world first: study
A woman with an aggressive form of breast cancer which defied chemotherapy and spread to other organs, was cured with an experimental treatment that triggered her immune system, researchers said Monday. The woman has been…
Gene test shows more breast cancer patients can skip chemotherapy
As many as 70 percent of women with the most common form of breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy, based on their score on a genetic test, researchers said Sunday. Until now, women…
Myths and Truths About Breast Cancer #ThePinkPromise | Our2Cents
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so the ladies of Our2Cents are asking all those questions that you’ve always wanted to ask! Did you know cancer is Kenya’s third biggest killer? And those who suffer from it…
New data on breast, ovarian cancer highlight age risks
Researchers have unveiled new data that they said would help better assess breast or ovarian cancer risks in women, identifying the advantages of early detection and lifelong monitoring. The study, published in the Journal of…
Avoiding food at night may reduce breast cancer recurrence: study
Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer may lower their risk of tumors coming back if they avoid eating for 13 hours or more each night, a study published Thursday said. The findings in the Journal…
#UnleashPink: Breast Cancer risk factors that you can minimize
It’s not often you get an entire month dedicated to raising awareness around one cause. No doubt that many lives have been saved because October is dedicated to Breast Cancer awareness; because all this interest…
Stella McCartney designs double mastectomy bra
Stella McCartney has designed a double mastectomy bra in honour of her late mother Linda. The 44-year-old fashionista, who lost her mum to the disease in 1998, has unveiled the new Louise Listening undergarment –…
Breast Cancer: Myth Vs Reality
(By AON KENYA) Before we get into the nitty-gritty of things, have you gone for a breast cancer screening yet? Also, Did you know? •Men get breast cancer too. For every 100 women diagnosed, one…
6 ways to keep your tatas healthy
Did you know that you can keep breast cancer at bay if you followed these 6 simple rules? #1 Maintain a healthy weight Heavier women have an increased risk of developing breast cancer than slimmer…