Some men, unfortunately, procrastinate their visits to the doctors and according to Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD, deputy chief medical officer of the national office of the American Cancer Society, when they do visit, it is invariably after some coaxing and pushing from their women. (more…)

Headache is a common phenomenon and millions of Americans suffer from it at some point in time. But migraines are different. Anyone who suffers from it would vouch for the disconcerting effects it has on the body and mind. The constant throbbing of the head (sometimes only in one side) and the associated pain, which may last from several hours to some days can be the nightmare of an otherwise healthy person. But scientists see rays of hope for women who suffer from the dreaded migraine. (more…)

A woman’s breast is made up of lobules, which are glands that make the milk; ducts, which connect lobules to the nipples; fat and connective tissues; blood vessels; and lymph vessels. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts. It may also begin in the lobules then spread to other tissues. (more…)

Mammography and self exams have saved so many lives and it can save even more, provided women perform their monthly self exams and schedule their annual mammograms. For most women, however, getting a mammogram is as scary as getting their teeth fixed. They would rather wait until the symptoms are too hard to ignore before they decide to make an appointment. This is understandable considering the fact that breast cancer is not as simple as getting a cavity filled. (more…)