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What does Truncal Lymphedema look like?

Truncal lymphedema is the pain and/or swelling of the breast, chest, back and underarm area due to the buildup of lymphatic fluid. It often presents differently than arm edema because besides the fullness, heaviness, or...

In the last 2 weeks we have received several calls from women that would like to enhance their breasts so that clothes will fit better, and they would feel more attractive.  There are several ways to go about achieving this problem.  If your breasts are uneven, the first thing to do is find a...

The Army of Women was started by Dr. Susan Love in 2008 in order to collect data from women around the country to determine the cause of breast cancer.  Why do some women get it and some do not.  You can get more information by going to their website...

Below is an example of how to measure to get a good fit for a bra.  Although some formulas say to add 4? to the measurement you get underneath your bra band – we think you should start with adding 2?, and then determine how tight or loose you want your bra to be.  Remember, as you go up in band...

Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

I don’t have health insurance and can’t afford the cost of an annual mammogram. What should I do?

There are both national and local programs that provide free or low-cost...

Acupuncture Reduces Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients

Among women treated with hormonal therapy for breast cancer, acupuncture and Effexor® (venlafaxine) were similarly effective at reducing the frequency of hot flashes. These results were published in the Journal...

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is a common but often misunderstood condition that affects the quality of life of many cancer survivors. It is caused when protein-rich lymphatic fluid accumulates in tissues, engorging and enlarging vessels and often causing visible...