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Drug Online Pharmacy: Breast Cancer and Solutions
Buylowdrugs is a drug online pharmacy that is experienced in selling both prescription and non prescription medication. Our staff is highly capable of helping you with any problems or questions that you may have about treating your breast cancer and what is available for you. Here is some basic breast cancer information, if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or see your physician.
What's the difference between a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) and a diagnostic mammogram? A screening mammogram is for women with no breast symptoms. The purpose of a screen is to save lives by detecting cancers when they are small and more easily treated. A diagnostic mammogram is for women with symptoms. If a doctor refers a woman for a diagnostic mammogram because she has a symptom such as a lump in the breast, he or she will write a detailed report describing the symptoms. The radiologist will then pay special attention to the part of the breast where the symptom has been found.
Can mammograms harm the breast? There is no evidence that pressure on a woman's breast during a mammogram will harm the breast, or cause an existing breast cancer to spread. The amount of radiation a woman is exposed to during a mammogram is very small and there's no evidence that having mammograms every two years will increase the risk of breast cancer.
Is pain a sign of cancer? A breast that feels sore or tender is no reason to panic, although pain is occasionally a sign of cancer, there are other more common causes, including hormonal changes before a period, which can make breasts feel lumpy and sore. Some types of contraceptive pills can have a similar effect, especially if a woman has just begun taking the pill, or has switched to a different pill.
Can certain foods help prevent cancer or even cause it? The short answer is that no one really knows. Although some research suggests that a diet containing too much fat and too little fibre (found in rice, pasta, bread and other cereal foods, as well as vegetables and fruit) may contribute to the disease, this hasn't been proved. Nor is there any evidence that chicken or meat contribute to breast cancer. However, there is evidence that women who drink two or more alcoholic drinks a day may have a higher risk of the disease. As for preventing breast cancer, there's some evidence that soy foods and legumes may help.
Can benign lumps in the breast become cancerous? No. Women with some types of breast lumps called fibroadenomas have an increased risk of developing breast cancer; however these lumps themselves don't become cancerous.
What is tamoxifen? Tamoxifen (Nolvadex®) is a medication that interferes with the activity of estrogen (a hormone). Tamoxifen has been used for more than 20 years to treat patients with advanced breast cancer. It is used as adjuvant, or additional, therapy following primary treatment for early stage breast cancer. In women at high risk of developing breast cancer, tamoxifen reduces the chance of developing the disease. Tamoxifen continues to be studied for the prevention of breast cancer. It is also being studied in the treatment of several other types of cancer.
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