Cape Town high school teacher Jana Hurter takes us through her journey of how she survived breast cancer at only 28 years old. The post “What I Thought Was Just Itch Led To A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 28” appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
Bras are pricey. Whether you're an A cup or beyond, finding the right bra that offers great support, is comfortable and doesn't break the bank- can seem impossible. Now imagine doing this after you've battled breast cancer. The post Mastectomy Bras Cost A Fortune But Here’s How You Can Help Women Who Can’t Afford One appeared...
What exactly is the difference between stage 3 and stage 4 breast cancer? Here, each stage explained, plus what each one's survival rate is estimated to be. The post What The Stages of Breast Cancer Mean, Including Each One’s Estimated Survival Rate appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
We've all wondered what it feels like to have a mammogram — what actually happens, and is it sore? So we sent someone to have one and give us the truth. The post This Is What It REALLY Feels Like To Have A Mammogram appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
If you want to avoid unintended pregnancy, taking birth control is usually a no-brainer. But what if that same birth control upped your risk of breast cancer? According to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, women who take hormonal birth control pills or use hormonal IUDs for years experience a small yet significant increase in...
Here, 5 women who have undergone post-mastectomy breast reconstruction share how they dealt with the loss of their nipples — and how it impacted their lives The post Imagine You Had To Choose Exactly How Erect Your Nipples Would Look For The Rest Of Your Life appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
I went for genetic testing and found out that I had the BRCA 1 gene, aka the breast cancer gene. I had one of two choices – here's what I chose to do...
There's no way to 100 percent guarantee you won't get breast cancer, but you can definitely lower your risk. Here's how...
For many women, a mastectomy remains the best chance at living their best life cancer-free. But the lingerie can suck. New brands are changing that. The post These Mastectomy Bras Are Giving Women Their Confidence Back appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
Here, 5 women who have undergone post-mastectomy breast reconstruction share how they dealt with the loss of their nipples — and how it impacted their lives The post “I Took My Nipples For Granted — Until I Got Breast Cancer” appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...