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A lot of teens in the country think that because they are young they should not have to worry about cancer prevention. I know this because I used to be one of those teens until I researched the Cancer Schmancer Movement website. (I always forget...
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) is an inherited disorder that when present multiplies the patient’s risk of getting breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer. It may explain why a patient has breast and/or ovarian cancer and may help...
By: Nikki, a BRCA positive previvor, TX
What I am here to offer you today is five generations that have been affected with cancer. We do not know exactly where the BRCA2 gene originated but I will share with you what I do know.
My maternal...
During digestion, protein in food is broken down into the 20 amino acids that are the basic building blocks our bodies use to create its own protein. Our bodies need protein to maintain our cells, tissues and...
Some U.S. states have begun using controversial new breast cancer screening guidelines to stop offering routine mammograms for uninsured women in their 40s, a survey by the Avon Foundation for Women released on Monday found.
The Avon survey of...
