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Breast Cancer and Menstrual Health: Understanding the Connection
Hormonal imbalances can significantly impact the risk of developing breast cancer. Several factors contribute to this risk, including:
Use of Hormonal Oral Contraceptives (OCPs)
Late Menopause
H...
RETHINKING BREAST CANCER- A PROBLEM THAT BIG?
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1 in 8 women in USA suffers from breast cancer
Breasts are one of the most indispensable parts of a female body. In the USA, one in every eigh...
Learn Breast Self Examination
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Half the battle to fight cancer is won, if it is detected early. While breast cancer is one of the most dangerous malady, there are various ways to d...
Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients and Survivors in India
Deep Kumar, a senior citizen and a cancer patient based in Faridabad, had been going for his chemotherapy sessions on a regular basis before the lockdown was announced. While Kumar was determined i...
HOW TO MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS BEYOND CANCER
“I’m being a burden on my family”, “My family has to make so many compromises because of me”, “This is affecting my children’s studies”, “The elders have to cook because I’m weak”. Thoughts like th...
How caregivers can help Cancer patients
Cancer patients fight every day to bring back a little normalcy into their lives. Small gestures from people close to them can really help alleviate their mood which helps them recover quicker.
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TIPS ON CHEMOTHERAPY
WHEN THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO HAVE A CHEMO…
“You have faced many challenges in life and I have seen you fight and come on top. This cancer is no different. YOU ARE A FIGHTER and I know you will come...
IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL NUTRITION
With Rachna Chhachhi (PhD Holistic Nutritionist, Cancer Nutrition Coach, Founder – Rachna Restores.)
Cancer can undermine your mental and physical well being. Holistic nutrition approaches health a...
LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER A MASTECTOMY
Mastectomy is a procedure of removal of complete breast tissue in order to treat or prevent breast cancer. The whole process of breast removal can be emotionally, mentally and physically straining....