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How Does Tamoxifen Work?

...ng blocks the action of estrogen in the breast but mimics the action of estrogen in the bones and uterus. Tamoxifen is used to treat estrogen positive breast cancer in men and women and to preve...
Information About Breast Cancer Awareness Month

... and magazines have cover stories about Breast Cancer. This would be because of National Breast Cancer Awarness Month, which celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2009.
About Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbons

...ibbons, especially in October, which is breast cancer Awareness Month. It's interesting to learn about why people wear them and what they signify in the fight against breast cancer. After all, w...
What Is Tamoxifen?

Sex hormones, such as estrogen, are naturally present in males and females. In some cases, it is important to reduce these hormones' activity for medical purposes. It is very difficult to eliminate...
The Effects of Aspirin on Cancer

...evention and treatment of some forms of cancer. Along with ibuprofen, aspirin is one of the non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs also know as NSAIDs. Aspirin's beneficial role in relationship ...
Side Effects of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer

...s a drug that is commonly used to treat breast cancers that require estrogen to grow. Also known as Nolvadex, Tamoxifen blocks the action of estrogen in the body, which in turn can prevent the g...
Foods That Help Prevent Breast Cancer

...s are super foods for the prevention of breast cancer. The more splashes of color on your plate, the more nutritious are the foods that you are eating. I would be looking for shades of blue or p...
Breasts

...st size bears no relationship to breast cancer or ability to nurse an infant. There are surgical procedures available to increase or decrease the size of breasts, although these are major operat...
Medications for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects more than 40 million women over the age of 50. It manifests itself in the reduction of bone mineral density, or BMD. This condition can occur in varying deg...
What Foods Provide Calcium D-Glucarate?

...sk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast, prostate, ovarian and colon cancers. Research indicates populations that consume large amounts of fruits and vegetables have a lower incidence o...
Top Ten Cancer Fighting Foods

cancer-causing agents bombard our bodies continually. Everything from second-hand smoke to charred meat supply cancer causing substances. Eating healthfully is a way to combat such carcinogens. Con...
Herbs That Lower Estrogen Levels

...t of menstrual difficulties, menopause, breast, cervical and uterine cancer. Those that lower estrogen levels may be able to relieve a plethora of symptoms and extend a woman's life span. If you...
5 Things You Need to Know About Cancer and Broccoli

Have you heard about the cruciferous vegetables? Maybe not, but broccoli is one of them--the most popular vegetable from this cabbage group and a close relative of cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and...
6 Ways to Use Chemotherapy

...d to treat leukemia, lymphoma and lung, breast and ovarian cancers.
The Sunshine Vitamin and Cancer Risk

...of sunshine can help reduce the risk of breast, colon, prostate and several other cancers. Remember that sunscreen will block the UVB rays required to produce this vibrant vitamin, therefore sma...
5 Things You Need to Know About Carcinoma In Adults

...e skin or tissues that line the organs. Breast, colon and lung cancer are all types of carcinomas, in fact 80 percent of all cancers are carcinomas. cancers that affect other parts of the body a...
List of Chemo Drugs

...eat and stop the spread of a variety of cancers and leukemias. They work by killing the cancer cells or by stopping them from dividing and reproducing. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered int...
What Does Beta Sitosterol Do?

...rosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and cancer.
The Positive Uses of Marijuana for Cancer Patients

...treat a number of conditions, including cancer. Marijuana and its active chemical components such as THC have many properties that can benefit cancer patients. Little is known, however, about ho...
What is the Process of Chemotherapy?

cancer is defined as cured when "all cancer cells have been eradicated," according to Drs. Jim E. Riviere and Mark G. Papich. Chemotherapy, an "application of drugs to kill or inhibit the growth of...
5 Ways to Spot the Warning Signs of Cancer

...d ethnic group, include skin, prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancer.
Side Effects of Zoladex

...state cancer and other problems such as breast cancer of pre-menopausal or menopausal women and endometriosis, a condition in which excessive tissue growth occurs within or outside the uterus.&#...
Side Effects of Progesterone Creams

...gain, headaches, nausea, sleepiness and breast tenderness.
Cancer and Sexual Dysfunction in Women

...fter cancer. About half of survivors of breast cancer or cancer in the pelvic area (cervix, ovaries, uterus, bladder, colon, and vagina) develop long-term sexual dysfunction. However, most sexua...
List of Chemotherapy Regimens

...led--is the use of medications to treat cancer. Chemo is a systemic therapy that works throughout the entire body. The medications can be administered by injection, intravenously, directly into ...
How Chemotherapy Works to Stop Cancer

..., an estimated 1.4 million new cases of Cancer are expected for 2009, with well over 500,000 deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause of death. Although there is no cure for many Cancer types,...
About CoQ10

...d fish. CoQ10 is involved in cellular reactions that occur during the oxygenation and metabolism process. It is used in supplemental form to treat CoQ10 deficiencies and some diseases. It has sh...
Benefits Of Pulsatilla

...t use pulsatilla if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Side Effects of Platinum Chemo Drugs

...mainstay of treatment for many types of cancer, and works by directly binding to DNA and forming cross links between the strands. This, in turn, inhibits DNA synthesis and results in cell death....
Side Effects of Resveratrol Ultra

...lude a decreased risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, according to the Life Extension Foundation. In addition, the foundation claims that resveratrol is at the forefront of anti-aging sci...
5 Things You Need to Know About Soy Beans

...rogen has been linked to such things as breast and gynecological cancers. Although the cancer link is still not fully understood, the American diet is chock full of processed foods including man...
Harmful Effects of Fucus Vesiculosus

Fucus vesiculosus is a type of seaweed commonly known as bladderwrack. This plant is used in alternative medicine to treat a wide range of health conditions. You can add fucus vesiculosus to salads...
What Does Argireline & Matrixyl Do for Skin?

Argireline and Matrixyl are two peptides that are commonly used as part of "anti-aging" products. Peptides are generally small fragments of proteins that have their own ability to interact with and...
Side Effects of Astragalus Root

...mmune system, increases the peristaltic action of the intestinal wall and improves elimination. However with all its benefits, astragalus has its side effects.
Foods That Help to Detox Your Body

The health of your body is of the ultimate importance in functioning day to day at your best. By eliminating toxins that have built up in your body over time, your body can function at its best an...
Are There Any Side Effects of Resveratrol?

...mote heart health, decrease the risk of cancer, improve metabolism, and fight Type-II diabetes. Resveratrol naturally encourages genes to turn on factors that govern longevity. There is no known...
Health Effects of Pomegranate Juice

...t the root of many chronic diseases and cancers. (Note: Do not use pomegranate products if your are taking warfarin or other blood-thinning medication.)
What is Paraben?

Parabens are a group of preservatives manufacturers add to most cosmetic products and or add to some foods. Parabens are a low-cost and effective method of preserving items for relatively long peri...
Daily Recommended Vitamin Dosages

...s osteoporosis, heart disease and colon cancer.' Below are the daily recommended vitamin dosages.
5 Things You Need to Know About Fertility Pills

One of the most wide spread thoughts about taking fertility medication is the possibility of having multiple babies. Women who take fertility pills increase their chances of having a baby. Some wi...

Black cohosh

...eartbeat and vaginal dryness. The exact action of black cohosh is unclear.
Red clover

...ditionally used to treat asthma, cough, cancer and gout.
PC-SPES

...Lab, Inc. It was used to treat prostate cancer. The initials "PC" stand for "prostate cancer," and "spes" is Latin...
Anise

Anise grows in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is one of the oldest known spice plants. It is used for cooking a...
Cajeput oil

Cajeput (Melaleuca quinquenervia leucadendron, Melaleuca leucadendron) is a tree native to Australia. Cajeput oil is ...
Agaric

Agaric, or Amanita muscaria, is a basidiomycete mushroom. Fully grown, the cap is usually around 12cm wide (up to 30c...
Nux vomica

Nux vomica is the dried, ripe seed of Strychnos nux-vomica, L., a native tree of Burma, China, eastern India, Thailan...
Apple cider vinegar

There is little scientific study of the safety of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is prepared by pulve...
PSK

...Dynasty of China. Today it is used as a cancer treatment in Japan along with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation t...
Maca

Maca is a vegetable that has been cultivated as a root crop for at least 2,000 years. Traditionally, in addition to i...
Burdock

Burdock is native to Europe and northern Asia. The root is used most often in herbal preparations. More research is n...
Damiana

Damiana, which includes the aromatic species Turnera diffusa and Turnera aphrodisiaca, grows wild in the subtropic...
Evening primrose oil

...ficially licensed to treat non-cyclical breast pain (mastalgia) in England and for the treatment of eczema in many...
Shark cartilage

...poor-quality studies reported "miracle" cancer cures. Shark cartilage supplements at common doses may cost as much...
Cow parsnip

Cow parsnip (Heracleum maximum) is the only member of the hogweeds that is native to North America. Like other hogwee...
Resveratrol

...imer's disease, Parkinson's disease and cancer.
Alfalfa

Alfalfa has a long history of dietary and medicinal use. Alfalfa is usually taken by eating part of the plant. There ...
Hops

The hop is a climbing plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. The cone-like, fruiting bodies of the plant are...
Water hemlock

Water hemlock grows in temperate wet, marshy areas in mainly North America. According to the U.S. Department of Agric...
Ground ivy

Ground-ivy is found in dams and shady places, especially in thickets, in Canada, most of the United States, the Unite...
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Historically, Muira puama has been used mainly to prevent sexual disorders and as an aphrodisiac. It has also been ut...
Asafoetida

Asafoetida or asafetida (Ferula assafoetida) is a plant native to Iran (Middle East) that has a strong sulfurous smel...
Wild yam

It has been hypothesized that wild yam possesses properties similar to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and is converte...
Reishi mushroom

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as Ling Zhi in China, grows wild on decaying logs and tree stumps. Re...
Gamma linolenic acid

...ount of GLA is found naturally in human breast milk, cold-water fish and organ meats (like liver). GLA is commonly...
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil/linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (omega-6). Al...
Bovine colostrum

Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after birth...
Jointed flatsedge

Jointed flatsedge (Cyperus articulatus) is used in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia. It is commonly found in t...
Chlorophyll

...t may help treat herpes simplex, benign breast disease, chemoprevention, tuberculosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Horseradish

...has been used for pain, rheumatism, and cancer. Very little human data is currently available on horseradish. Alth...
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)

Like their close relative the carrot, parsnip roots are used for food. There is very little research available on med...
Soy

...ly considered safe, although allergic reactions have been reported.
Chasteberry

The chaste tree grows in the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Its berries have long been used to treat many abnormalit...
Dong quai

Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as Chinese angelica, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ch...
Ginseng

The term ginseng refers to several species of the genus Panax. For more than 2,000 years, the roots of this slow-grow...
Boron

Boron is an element, which is found around the world. It has elements that border between metals and non-metals. Boro...
Ciguatera

Ciguatera poisoning, a clinical toxicological syndrome associated with the consumption of contaminated fish, results ...
Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is (produced by the human body) and is necessary for basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels de...
DHEA

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. ...
Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids like reti...

Protect your daughters from Breast Cancer

... Protect Your Daughters from Breast Cancer Recently, scientists studied the effects of diet on mice that were genetically modified t...
Is overfeeding Children Child Abuse? comments/suggestions
- Posted On August 3, 2007 08:56:55 AM
  ...is unhealthy and a parent does not take actions to make the child healthier, in this case, encouraging healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, it is at least partially the parents fault the chil... Read More
- Posted On August 6, 2007 11:30:28 PM
  ... put in my mouth.......I am here due to breast cancer and the weight I gained on prednisone and other meds....SO yes It is about the choices you make, it has nothing to do with being educated be... Read More
Vitamins, Minerals and Deficiencies
- Posted On December 9, 2007 08:36:35 PM
  ...ICIENCY SYMPTOMS: Decreased chances of breast cancer, slowed mental and physical development. Thyroid dysfunction. Iodine is needed for a healthy thyroid. Mental retardation may result from an ... Read More
- Posted On December 27, 2007 12:32:22 PM
  ... for AN. Understanding the mechanism of action of zinc may increase its use. HYPOTHESIS: Low zinc intake, which is very common in AN, adversely affects neurotransmitters in various parts of the ... Read More
TDP Exclusive: Ask an Expert Your Health Questions!
- Posted On August 27, 2008 06:26:47 AM
  ...cial interests include sports medicine, breast and skin cancer, and health and fitness education. She has published several books including the "Visual Mnemonics" series for medical s... Read More
- Posted On August 29, 2008 06:34:06 AM
  ... emergency medical concerns; take quick action with your doctor or hospital. [color=#666666:1vhhd867]Additionally: LIVESTRONG.COM, The Daily Plate, and our associates offer only advice and opin... Read More
Ok, so who determines whether or not you're obese?
- Posted On February 6, 2008 08:15:40 AM
  ... obesity crisis and need for government action.” He hopes it will “call attention to the serious problem of obesity and what it is costing the Medicare system.” I really don't have a lo... Read More
- Posted On February 6, 2008 10:48:28 AM
  ...is a frightening thing. I am a 14 year breast cancer survivor. I had aggressive treatment at the time I was diagnosed. The way the universal healthcare works in other countries....I probably ... Read More
What's your reason?
- Posted On October 17, 2007 08:16:05 AM
  ...holesterol, heart disease, diabetes and cancer - To look good in clothes and feel better about myself - To challenge myself to achieve my physical and personal goals - To become healthi... Read More
- Posted On October 17, 2007 09:01:57 AM
  ...ealthy....I basically just snapped into action and never looked back but it was all me for me...and it has been ever since. Read More
for fun - word association!
- Posted On January 6, 2008 07:34:19 PM
  Ok, I'll start: Crack. Read More
- Posted On January 6, 2008 07:39:14 PM
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Politics
- Posted On June 11, 2008 04:57:08 PM
  ...h: Improve mine safety (2803) Increased breast cancer funding (597) Reduce preterm delivery and complications, reduce infant mortality (707). Two addressed openness and accountability in govern... Read More
- Posted On June 11, 2008 05:42:23 PM
  ...ople would take responsibilty for their actions there would be NO NEED to raise minimum wage! If they don't want a minimum wage job, they should have done better in high school and got a REAL ed... Read More
15 interesting and indepth things about yourself
- Posted On February 24, 2009 08:41:35 PM
  ...ro8]10. I'm scared I'm going to develop breast cancer because of my obsession with my boobs. [color=#FF00BF:3bsnvro8]11. My closet is color coordinated. [color=#BF00FF:3bsnvro8]12. My bedroom f... Read More
- Posted On February 25, 2009 07:05:16 AM
  ... stop eating them. 6. I found my dad's cancer and made my mom take him to the doctor for it. 7. I think women that like men more than other women are suspicious, insecure and obsessed with atte... Read More
Boobs sag and stretch marks
- Posted On July 23, 2008 04:12:51 AM
  Aside from a breast lift and a boob job.... I don't know of a GREAT way to do it, but remember the exercise we used to do that went along with the phrase "I must, I must, I must increase my bu... Read More
- Posted On July 23, 2008 07:25:14 PM
  ...hink it was more for women with smaller breasts than larger breasts. But if you train your muscles to never have to work to hold them up (because of bras), they'll weaken. But I usually neve... Read More
Plastics freak me out
- Posted On May 12, 2008 04:13:20 PM
  ...action of estrogen when tested in human breast cancer studies. Can leach into food as product ages. Read More
- Posted On May 12, 2008 06:31:52 PM
  ...a problem today. My moms friend is anti-cancer everything because it runs in her family. She use to always tell me about the plastics can cause cancer. Never really thought about it, but now it ... Read More
Get In Step...

...the risk of colon cancer and possibly breast cancer. * Protect against diabetes in high-risk people, and lower blood glucose and improve insulin action in diabetics. * Lower blood pressu...
Chemobrain

...udy from UCLA, published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, found that chemo causes changes to the brain's metabolism and blood flow -- and the changes can persist for at least...
smoking
...rs ago. My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and that was my wake up call. My biggest problem was what to do while I was on the computer...that is when I smoked the most. sunflower seeds i...
- Posted On July 29, 2007 04:23:50 PM
  ...moked. Dad died of lung cancer, mom had breast cancer that spread to her lungs but she believed her life-long smoking contributed to it. She died at 65. I never smoked, but both my brothers di... Read More
- Posted On July 29, 2007 05:48:23 PM
  ...g. My dad was also diagnosed with lung cancer... HUGE wake up call. Congrats on quitting... I know it's hard! Read More
Take on a new challenge
Wahoo! Last week I determined that I needed a mini-challenge to keep me fired up about this journey. On another blog I mentioned potentially taking on a 5K this spring and now I've committed! Afte...
- Posted On February 9, 2009 08:53:40 AM
  ...y do it. I've always wanted to walk the breast cancer walks but I just have never actually done it. You are an inspiration. It must be great to have your husband do it with you too. Good luck : ... Read More
- Posted On February 10, 2009 06:26:38 AM
  ...aby) I decided I needed to take drastic action and trained and ran my first half-marathon. It was not easy to train for...especially NOT being a runner. But, I'm proud to say that I ... Read More
Bahahahaha!
I wouldn't know because my little titties would not be able to hold onto this thing. So Lihn, Susie, anyone, is this really necessary for a good nights sleep? Why do I get the feeling ...
- Posted On June 23, 2009 02:29:14 PM
  ...ry THE KUSH! For just $55, you and your breasteses will sleep soundly thanks to a piece of plastic the size of Tommy Girl's butt plug. The Kush will titty fuck you to sleep! And if you're readin... Read More
- Posted On June 24, 2009 06:23:56 AM
  ...heard that sleeping with bras can cause breast cancer. that, and punching each other in the tatas. Read More
CC_WWW WEEK 10 Accomplishments
... 67 miles of walking over 3 days in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk! THINKTHINVT (BGH_2)… what again…? Will (iam) Power The Off my Butt award goes to HEATHERKIND, KEEWEE , TAMMYBEES (don’...
- Posted On September 25, 2008 02:44:45 AM
  I'll do my best to capture William....preparing for my first 5K has REALLY been a good thing. I must do better in week 12 as it appears I achieved nothing in wk 10! Go ladies!!! Every one of... Read More
- Posted On September 25, 2008 12:07:16 PM
  Ninsco, I'm so sorry that I missed you out. I was rushing to get things out on times and must not have realised when I scrolled past your stats. Everything has been accounted for now. Please for... Read More
Get In Step
...the risk of colon cancer and possibly breast cancer. * Protect against diabetes in high-risk people, and lower blood glucose and improve insulin action in diabetics. * Lower blood pressu...
- Posted On August 10, 2008 12:37:34 PM
  Your posts are always so inspirational! Read More
Super Supplements

...soy may be linked to a greater risk for breast and uterine cancer. Soy proteins found in food may enhance heart health. Dose: Take 50mg for menopausal symptoms. As part of a healthy diet, e...