What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an uncontrollable  growth of breast cells. For better understanding of breast cancer, its necessary  to understand how cancer formation occurs. Cancer or Malignancy develops as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes in the genes responsible for regulation of the growth and maintenance of cells. The genes are in a cell’s nucleus, which is the Controlling Power house of a cell. Read the rest of this entry »

Causes of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is mostly caused by a genetic abnormality (a “problem” in the genes). However, only 5-10% of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from your mother or father. About 90% of breast malignancies are because of genetic abnormalities that occur due to the aging process of cells in general. Read the rest of this entry »

Stages of Breast Cancer

Stage Definition
Stage 0 Cancer cells remain inside the breast duct, without invasion into normal adjacent breast tissue.
Stage I Cancer is 2 centimeters or less and is confined to the breast (lymph nodes are clear).
Stage IIA No tumor can be found in the breast, but cancer cells are found in the axillary lymph nodes (the lymph nodes under the arm)
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Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump, BPA Free, 1-Count Box

  • BPA Free Double Electric Breast Pump
  • Mom can set and control Vacuum strength & cycle speed
  • Patened closed system prevents milk back up into tubing and pump motor
  • Simple to Use – comes pre-assembled, and with few parts
  • Easy to Clean – No need to clean tubing because closed system does not allow milk to back flow

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Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump, BPA Free, 1-Count Box

Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump, 1-Count

  • Manual Breast Pump
  • Easy to assemble, few parts.
  • Easy to clean
  • SoftSeal Cushion for gentle, efficient pumping
  • Comfortable handle for easy pumping reducing hand fatigue

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Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump, 1-Count

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

A “risk factor” is anything that increases your risk of developing breast cancer. Many of the most important risk factors for breast cancer are beyond your control, such as age, family history, and medical history. However, there are some risk factors you can control, such as weight, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Read the rest of this entry »