Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink Glove Dance

2011-03-06T22:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLwendofvid[starttext]Our employees put together this video to generate breast cancer awareness throughout our hospital system. We had a ton of fun putting this together and hope it inspires others to join in the cause.[endtext]

Breast Cancer Prevention

2010-08-24T08:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nd6_GNCqBkendofvid[starttext]Dr. Judith Luce of UCSF examines the incidence of breast cancer in young women and explores what types of preventive medical treatments exist that may offer hope to women at risk. Series: Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment [2/2010] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17797][endtext]

Insidermedicine In Depth - March 4, 2010 - Breast Cancer Recurrence

2010-08-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3m6d3YlHB4endofvid[starttext] March 05, 2010

The longer women with breast cancer wait to receive radiation therapy after having surgery, the greater their risk of experiencing a recurrence, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medial Journal.

Here is some information about radiation therapy:

• It involves using ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors

• Radiation energy attacks genetic material in targeted cells, making it impossible for them to grow and reproduce

• Radiation therapy damages both cancer cells and healthy cells, but healthy cells are better able to recover from the damage

Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston looked at the relationship between wait times for radiation therapy and recurrence rates among over 18,000 U.S. women with breast cancer who were aged 65 or older. All the women received breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy but not chemotherapy.

On average, the women waited just over a month to start radiation therapy after their surgery, but nearly one-third waited six weeks or more. Waiting that long was associated with a 19% increased risk of having a cancer recurrence. Women were more likely to have to wait six weeks or longer for radiation therapy if they had early signs of cancer spread, other medical conditions, or a history of low income. Longer waits also occurred more commonly in Black and Hispanic women, among those who were diagnosed later, and among those living outside the southern U.S.

We spoke with Dr. Rinaa Punglia, the principal investigator of this study, who offered some further insight.

Today's research highlights the need to provide radiation therapy as soon as possible after surgery for breast cancer.[endtext]

Wigs for Chemotherapy Patients - Breast Cancer Treatment

2010-08-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeAoewGP_Koendofvid[starttext]Fighting back against breast cancer. Very high quality synthetic or 100% human hair wigs for women experiencing hair loss due to natural hereditary causes, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis, trichotillomania, thyroid, or chemotherapy treatment side effects. Talking about breast cancer with your children. Transitions International Hair Replacement and Restoration Centers. www.iwanthair.com.[endtext]

Youg women with breast cancer.

2010-08-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gJWyEQxocendofvid[starttext]Michelle Wilsey is a 29-year-old woman who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently had a double mascetomy and will be undergoing chemo therapy and radiation this summer. Michelle was told by doctors that the lump she felt in her breast COULD NOT be breast cancer because she was healthy, young and had no history of breast caner, but after insisting that doctor's due the tests, Michelle was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2008.

Michelle's life has changed dramatically. And although she has insurance, there are MANY costs that insurance does not cover. We want to share Michelle's story and make other young women aware that it can happen to them. Listen to your bodies, and go in for checkups regularly...it can save your life!

Please check out her videos and her website - www.michellewilsey.com
Please send your comments, support, or donations via the website.

Thank you!

TEAM MICHELLE
Say it. Fight it. Cure it.[endtext]

New Breast Cancer Option: DIEP Reconstructive Surgery (in HD)

2010-08-24T08:05:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNv7qAdaj94endofvid[starttext]Cathy Golden discusses her choice of the new breast cancer treatment option DIEP reconstructive surgery (DIEP stands for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) . Cathy traveled to the The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans to have the procedure done. The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery was established to serve as a dedicated resource for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction utilizing the bodys own tissue. Founded by Frank J. DellaCroce, M.D., FACS and Scott K. Sullivan, M.D., FACS, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery specializes exclusively in state-of-the-art breast surgery techniques (DIEP, SIEA and GAP flap procedures) that allow for breast reconstruction without sacrifice of important functional muscles. The restored breast is typically very natural looking with softness and shape that closely approach that of your own breast. You can get more information at http://www.breastcenter.com/welcome
which is the website for the New Orleans center where Cathy had her surgery. Thank you Cathy for sharing your story![endtext]

breast larva.

2010-07-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF9oeKucsSoendofvid[starttext]i fell the need to constantly check my breasts now! [endtext]

Inverted Nipple Correction

2010-03-26T06:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfTDVUmSPUendofvid[starttext]The video shows each step of the inverted nipple correction surgery and before and after photos following surgery for inverted nipples.

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Patient Education Breast Biopsy Incisional Surgery

2010-03-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to6fPH4rQNQendofvid[starttext]Patient Education Company
Most women experience periodic changes to their breasts. Cysts are some of the most common kinds of tissues that can grow large enough to be felt and to cause tenderness. Cysts often grow and then shrink without any medical intervention.

A second kind of lump is caused by changes in breast tissue triggered by the growth of a cyst. Even after the cyst itself has gone away, it can leave fibrous tissue behind. This scar tissue can often be large enough to be felt.

The third kind of growth is a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or cancerous and it is concern about this type of growth that has lead your doctor to recommend breast biopsy.

Sometimes you will have breast changes that can not be felt by physical examination alone; but may be seen on a mammogram.

In order to learn more about the nature of the lump in your breast your doctor would like to surgically remove it.

Most likely, you're feeling some anxiety about this procedure, which is perfectly understandable. You should realize that it's natural to feel apprehensive about any kind of biopsy. In some cases, a woman will choose not to have a biopsy simply out of fear.

But ignoring a lump in your breast won't make it go away.

If you're feeling anxious, try to remember that the purpose of a biopsy is simply to find out what is going on in your body - so that if you do have a problem, it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.

If you should decide not to allow your doctor to perform the biopsy, you'll be leaving yourself at risk for medical problems.

If the suspicious tissue in your breast is benign, most likely you'll suffer few if any complications. However, if it is cancerous, and it is allowed to grow unchecked - you might be putting your own life at risk.

The bottom line - trust that your doctor is recommending this procedure for your benefit and above all don't be afraid to ask questions raised by this video and to talk openly about your concerns.

Patient Education Company
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complete physical exam A5

2010-03-26T06:35:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4jcqsgrjUY&feature=player_embeddedendofvid[starttext]
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Inverted Nipple and Breast Augmentation Surgery

2010-03-25T03:55:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt0dPzA1fZAendofvid[starttext]

arly detection is key in fighting breast cancer. The new HALO exam uses a device that aspirates fluid from the nipple. The adjustable cups are fitted to a woman's breasts. The system applies warmth, suction and massage, bringing fluid to the surface of the nipple. A normal result is either no fluid aspirated or the fluid is without atypical cells. If cells are atypical, there is a 4 to 5 times increased chance of developing breast cancer. HALO is not designed to diagnose. It is a risk assessment tool. Halo can help women to assess their breast cancer risk level early.
Learn more at http://www.neomatrix.comTiffany describes how she wants a more womanly figure
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Olivia Newton John- Kaleidoscope & the controversial new breast cancer guidelines in the US

2010-03-25T03:53:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtAmmMfCjF8endofvid[starttext]
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Uplifting Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

2010-03-25T03:50:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NKyWFaWMLMendofvid[starttext]The Bra-ha-ha® hopes to promote more positive outcomes for breast cancer patients by alleviating the barriers to early detection and treatment of the disease.
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Preventing Breast Cancer: Promoting Preventive Health Access for Younger Women

2010-03-25T03:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FjA81GHmAendofvid[starttext] A panel of experts explores how to maximize available resources for prevention, screening and treatment. Janice Barlow, the executive director of ZERO Breast Cancer, explores lifestyle strategies for minimizing breast cancer risk. Series: Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment [2/2010] [Health and Medicine]
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Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Breast Cancer Care

2010-03-25T03:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnfVIrsozaIendofvid[starttext]March 11, 2010 — Beverly Burns, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine at UCSF, looks at the benefits of integrative therapies for breast cancer. She examines the best uses of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicines in caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Series: Integrative Medicine Today [11/2009]
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Excess Skin Removal After Extreme Weight Loss Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Breast Implants Boob Job

2010-01-18T03:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNAtx2iwNXkendofvid[starttext]You are an inspiration, a very beautiful and intelligent woman, your positivity and self confidence are things I wish I had! Great job and thanks for sharing your journey with us all, providing ispiration and motivation. It must've been so hard healing from your surgery! I wish you well and Happy Holidays!!
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Breast Augmentation Operation

2010-01-18T02:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3Xi5PwTX0endofvid[starttext]Any physicans who participate in any form of sex change operations needs to have their licenses
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breast surgery

2010-01-18T02:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzLU2nypKAEendofvid[starttext]
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Breast Augmentation Education Video

2010-01-18T02:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-lqwr8dX98endofvid[starttext]This short video discusses the Breast Augmentation procedure (Breast Enlargement). This is a low res version. For more information about this and other online patient education products
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Breast Augmentation Surgery

2010-01-18T02:49:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfpPmMNWkMAendofvid[starttext]The Best surgeons in the world for plastic surgery are in SouthAmerica. I had the same surgery done there at the MakeoverTravel Clinic. The results are amazing. There it's much cheaper but above all because there plastic surgeons are really experts.
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BREAST REDUCTION ALEXIA DAY 72

2010-01-18T02:45:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UoKd6ws9G8endofvid[starttext]This is how you look thinner. If your boobs are larger than your tummy, then you will look thinner unless you have no butt. For me (I am the gf on my bf's account) I have a medium butt, large tummy, and XXXL boobs. I look mega thin. Though the boobs are enormous and are painful to me. But really I do look thin even though I probably weigh 195
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Breast Lift / Mastopexy Surgery

2010-01-03T00:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWR3KWLxkEgendofvid[starttext]This is a breast life surgery performed by Dr. Art Foley. Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts.
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overseas breast implants and cosmetic surgery

2010-01-03T00:31:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYrQs1pxAkoendofvid[starttext]i know the guys dont wanna hear about this stuff, but i think its important for some of the girls to hear
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Breastfeeding Tips

2010-01-03T00:29:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfR9xlQFi4endofvid[starttext]Breastfeeding doesn't come easy to every new mother. A lactation consultant gives us some important advice that may make getting started a whole lot easier.
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Breastfeeding Facts, Breast Milk Baby Benefits, Nutrition

2010-01-03T00:28:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsqMlcfVAVIendofvid[starttext]Breastfeeding Facts, Breast Milk Benefits, Nutrition Natalie
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Breast Cancer Surgery: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy

2010-01-03T00:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoqsBxgXWIendofvid[starttext]This 3D patient education medical animation depicts various surgical procedures to remove breast cancer lumps and tumors.
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Breast Enlargement

2010-01-03T00:22:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BBz17Tdf8gendofvid[starttext]Breast enlargement, by whatever name it goes - breast enhancement, breast augmentation, or even a boob job - is a fusion of both art and science.
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Plastic Surgery Before and After

2010-01-03T00:19:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH8L7PVndBAendofvid[starttext]Monika went from an A cup to a C cup with Silicone Breast Implants. This is the story of her experience having Los Angeles
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Breast Enlargement Boston Video -- with Dr. Richard Moss

2010-01-03T00:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlxDjc9AScgendofvid[starttext]This is very informative video clip for women who are interested in enhancing there body appearance by Boston plastic surgery procedures like Boston breast augmenta...
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Toronto Breast Augmentation Testimonial

2009-07-13T08:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKyPZEnYoEendofvid[starttext]
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DISCOVERY BEFORE & AFTER - Dr Motykie

2009-05-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJHKwwO_XbUendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Shape Changers Bra All-Natural Uplifting Contouring Bra

2009-05-03T08:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rykV6047Mendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Silicone Breast Augmentation

2009-05-03T08:38:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzRwYgWM0Eendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Augmentation Education Video

2009-05-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-lqwr8dX98endofvid[starttext][endtext]

Perfect C Breast Enhancer Herbal Pills

2009-05-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekGzyumVSrMendofvid[starttext][endtext]

breast enhancement * full version***

2009-05-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NylwgSKkvRoendofvid[starttext][endtext]

How to fill the B4Bra breast implant sizer

2009-05-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS2S62w4E6Uendofvid[starttext][endtext]

How to have a breast enlargement

2009-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ4RcgUvIQAendofvid[starttext][endtext]

watch it to believe it

2009-05-03T08:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Hh5yIrtlMendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Enlargement Massager

2009-05-03T08:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcw-9xlMBTUendofvid[starttext]BREAST ENHANCER PUMP-Portable/Easy-NEW LARGER SIZE
IMPROVE YOUR BUSTLINE, FIRM UP YOUR BREASTS AND LOOK MORE FEMININE IN THE BUST AREA[endtext]

Breast Cancer Awareness

2008-04-10T01:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy50VpkFy5kendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Bras Cause Breast Pain, Cysts, and Cancer

2008-04-08T20:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O8rWViCixQendofvid[starttext]
Author: Sydney Ross Singer

If you suffer from breast pain, cysts, or lumps, and fear developing breast cancer, you can participate in an international Breast Cancer Prevention Project.

This project has shown a 95 percent success rate in improving breast health. After years of suffering from breast pain and cysts, many participants have found phenomenal improvement within days of starting this program. It is cost-free, risk-free, and is the best thing you can do to prevent breast cancer, as well. It all has to do with the cultural practice of wearing tight bras, and the effect this has on the circulation within the breasts.

Why would bras be linked to breast disease and cancer? It has to do with the effect of bras on breast circulation, specifically the effect of bras on the lymphatic system.

It is the bloodstream's job to deliver fresh, oxygenated fluid to the tissues and to remove carbon dioxide. It is the lymphatic system's job to remove fluid, called lymph, from the tissue spaces, along with debris, viruses, cancer cells, bacteria, toxins, and other unwanted material. The lymphatic system consists of microscopic vessels that originate in the tissue space and lead to larger, but still tiny, vessels that ultimately enter a lymph node. These nodes are bean-sized filters lined by white blood cells. Most of the breast's lymph nodes are in the armpit. If the nodes detect a virus, cancer cell, or other foreign or hazardous substance in the tissue fluid, they begin an immune response of producing white blood cells to combat the problem. Once through the lymph node the fluid works its way through larger lymphatic vessels back to the heart and the bloodstream.

One important fact about the lymphatic system is that it is a passive drainage system. While the bloodstream delivers fluid under the pumping pressure of the heart, the lymphatic system has no pressure. Its flow is influenced by gravity, breathing, exercise and movement, and massage. And the slightest constriction or compression of the tissue can close the tiny lymphatic vessels down, inhibiting lymph flow and leading to fluid accumulation, cysts, pain, and tenderness. This fluid congestion within the tissue is called lymphedema.

Women who have fibrocystic breast disease essentially have lymphedema of the breast. Its cause, we discovered, is the impairment of lymphatic flow by pressure from the bra. Bras are elastic garments that exert constant pressure on the breast tissue. Their purpose is to push the breasts into a more fashionable shape. Yet, this pressure can cut down on flow within the lymphatic system, reducing its ability to remove fluid and toxins from the breast tissue.

The toxins that are within the breast tissue include some biochemical products of tissue edema, such as free radicals, which are known to cause cancer. In addition, there are also toxins in our air, food and water, including pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, and other products of our petrochemically polluted world. Many of these are known to cause cancer. We deliver these toxins to all our tissues each day through the bloodstream. It is the job of the lymphatics to remove these toxins. And it is this job that the bra inhibits by its compression and constriction of the breasts.

This is how bras cause breast cancer. Cancer causing toxins are delivered to the breast tissue by the bloodstream, and are kept there by the bra. The toxins are the bullets. The bra holds them in place, pointed directly at the breasts.

This explains why women have more cancer in the breast than elsewhere in their bodies. The breasts are the most clothing constricted of any organ. It also explains why women have more breast cancer than men, and why breast cancer is only a problem in cultures in which bras are worn. Where there are no bras, there is virtually no breast cancer.

We had written about this, and the results of our 1991-93 Bra and Breast Cancer Study, in our book Dressed To Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras (ISCD Press). Our study was conducted on approximately 4700 U.S. women, about half of whom had breast cancer. We asked these women about their past bra-wearing attitudes and habits. What we discovered was that the women in the cancer group had a history of wearing bras tighter and longer than did the non-cancer group. In fact, many women in the cancer group slept with their bras on. Almost none were bra-free. This differed greatly from the non-cancer group.

When the results were analyzed, they revealed that women who wear bras over 12 hours daily have a dramatically increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to bra-free women. In fact, bra-free women have about the same chances of developing breast cancer as men have, and this is over 100 times less than that for women wearing bras 18-24 hours daily. When you consider that smoking increases the incidence of lung cancer 20-30 times, this makes the link between breast cancer and bras 4-5 times greater than the link between cigarettes and lung cancer!

Of course, the easiest way for a woman to determine if her own bra is damaging her breasts is to go without a bra for a while and feel the difference. That is what the Breast Cancer Prevention Project is about. You simply have to commit to being bra-free for one month. Your body will tell you the results.

For the thousands of women who have tried this, the results are spectacular. Having bound their breasts since puberty, the feeling of breast freedom sometimes may seem strange at first. But within days, the breasts have their chance to drain of congestion and excess fluid. Tenderness ends. Menstrual breast pain may disappear altogether. Cysts vanish. It's like a miracle.

Interestingly, some women have become so conditioned to wearing a bra that they feel uncomfortable without one. That is because their breasts have become reliant on the bra for support, causing the loss of function of the musculature and ligaments that normally support the breasts. In other words, bras cause the breasts to be weak and droop. There are many large breasted women of all ages who have firm, healthy, trouble-free breasts because they have never worn a bra.

The congestion of the breasts by the bra also increases breast weight, since the breasts are essentially swollen by edema. This can cause the breasts to feel painful when the bra is removed. Fortunately, once the bra is no longer worn, the breasts can decongest and can develop their tone again. Many women reported that their breasts lifted up within months of ending the bra habit.

So here's your challenge. Find a cotton or silk camisole or T-shirt that you feel comfortable in, get rid of your bra, and give your breasts a month without being bound. Then let us know your results. If you need more information see our website www.SelfStudyCenter.org. You can also register for this study directly on our website.

The cause of breast cancer must be eliminated if the breast cancer epidemic is to end. It should have been clear decades ago that breast binding could lead to cancer and other breast diseases. However, a culture is never objective about its own foibles. And with a cancer industry making lots of money treating breast cancer, and a fashion industry making lots of money selling bras, there is great financial incentive in keeping women wearing bras, and then in treating their breast disease when it happens.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/[endtext]

Rhinoplasty: What Can it Do?

2008-04-06T20:47:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHKA5HaiZs0&ytsession=Ug-D4itTLTEICnLzmH2PpY0fqgB5LatoB8OP7Ruh1EMr6ZUbRODp8sf6I5wZlwPig1GuBOMFlDonzMK75ZYvjl8BHgjoGmo96oHyJW758kz5QUvi5Y_OWvvVu2WGSbLQUnp7HarVVMizvCOjmCqjFMcBA6uoLKW-ckxi865nEYDLonN46N_UOIJa6QLQ4khAxYLhzOwQkYAmo_-s00cUxoQF3zbUJuhPOh4IOLhmq2EeziS4qjRh7maCNfkg3cosnMNcTkeWTBPmxNA-IAs8Qr_xPOqMrxzG7jIYw9sJ9y82OLeSwTNnNS_9U_kKn22AIxlfFAJWG7mIQ2dPg3h-8bYZuzPkYjJfendofvid[starttext]

Author: Patricia Woloch

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) can be done for necessary reconstruction after an accident, to correct any negative inherited characteristics, or for cosmetic reasons, to enhance your facial appearance. The shape of the nose can be changed, its size changed, its width, profile, tip, angle between the tip and top lip, and any asymmetry corrected. Each “nose job” is customized and designed with your facial beauty in mind.

Your cosmetic surgeon would first talk with you to get an understanding of what you want from the surgery. Your overall health would be evaluated, your face examined, measured and photographed, and all the options discussed. Before you have any type of surgery, it’s important to understand exactly what is being done and why, what the risks are, and what to realistically expect. Your plastic surgeon would make sure you were clear on all this.

Anesthesia would be discussed too – nose surgery can be done on an outpatient basis or in a hospital, which means either local anesthetic with a sedative, or general anesthesia. Most cosmetic surgeons have surgery privileges at a local hospital and can use that facility when necessary.

When you both decided on what should be done and a date was set, you would need to stop smoking several weeks before that date, and avoid taking aspirin and any drug or supplement which has a side effect of thinning the blood.

The procedure
A rhinoplasty can be done using an open procedure, or a closed procedure. The difference is in where the incision is made.
• An open procedure has the incision made across the front of the small partition between the nostrils (the septum).
• A closed procedure has it inside the nose.

The nasal structures can be changed by using cartilage taken from another area of the body, perhaps from the ear or ribs. Often it’s taken from the septum. If the septum is deviated, (meaning that one nostril is wider than the other, making it more difficult to breathe through the narrow side) that will be corrected during your rhinoplasty.

Nasal shape can be reduced also, by removal of cartilage or bone. When the changes are done, skin and tissue is repositioned and the incisions are sutured closed, perhaps with dissolving stitches.

Afterwards
For the first few days you may have splints to support the nose and small tubes to drain fluid. There would be some swelling and soreness for a while. Your cosmetic surgeon would have given you written self-care instructions ahead of time, and a pain prescription which you can fill before your procedure.

The recovery period varies in length depending on how much work was done. It’s a time to rest at home quietly. You can set up some comforts for yourself ahead of time, such as a supply of videos and good books, pillows and blankets, and favorite foods, especially those which need no cooking. Make arrangements for the dog to be walked, mail brought in, children cared for, and certainly arrange time off work.

Plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty is done in a partnership spirit by the best surgeons, so that you will be well-informed ahead of time and well-pleased afterwards. Follow your self-care instructions closely and go for all your follow-up visits. The full results may not become evident for a few months, but gradually you’ll see your new profile and facial beauty emerging, and you’ll be delighted at the difference.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/[endtext]

Vaser liposelection Beautification of a model Immediate effect

2008-04-05T20:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riH9xOk6U_c&feature=relatedendofvid[starttext]

Author: Patricia Woloch

If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery, you will have some decisions to make regarding your implant type, size and style, as well as implant placement.

Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to give you accurate information on what to expect with both over the muscle and under the muscle placement. After speaking to your doctor about your specific augmentation goals, he or she will be better prepared to recommend the right placement for your body. After a thorough evaluation, your doctor will assess your skin condition and advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of each.

You will most likely start by choosing your implant material type – saline or silicone. Based on the amount of breast tissue, your skin elasticity, and your choice of saline or silicone, your implant placement will then be determined.

Here are some characteristics on both types of implant placement:

Over the Muscle
• Over the muscle implant placement may cause less discomfort during healing with a quicker recovery time.
• This type of placement is not usually recommended for patients with a small amount of breast tissue.
• Saline and silicone implants are more likely to be noticed through the skin.
• Over the muscle placement may be preferable for women with mild Ptosis (sagging)
• Over the muscle placement may interfere with mammography.
• This type of placement may be associated with an increased risk of capsular contracture.

Under the Muscle
• With under the muscle placement, there is a decreased incidence of rippling (with saline implants) in women with a small amount of breast tissue,
• With this type of placement, both saline and silicone implants have no chance of being seen through the skin
• With under the muscle placement, there is usually no risk of breast exam interference.

Patients are encouraged to research the benefits of both types of placement by visiting credible plastic surgery websites, reading articles, and talking to different cosmetic surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals. It should be your plastic surgeon’s goal to give you natural-looking results while providing the safest implant type and placement for long-lasting breast augmentation results.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/[endtext]

Breast Enlargement Surgery- In Front of Muscle

2008-04-04T20:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPkIVMYZfN8endofvid[starttext]

Author: Adam Hefner

Most individuals throughout the world are born with some imperfections or other un-preventable events that has left them scarred for the rest of their lives. Others are just not happy with the way certain body features look and are sold to make a change. Among these people, most of them take their cosmetic wants to an Manhattan cosmetic surgery specialists, with the certain thought that doctors that practice cosmetic surgery here are the most skilled for the job.

Cosmetic surgery is widely available in a variety of procedures to meet the about everyones needs and wants. Some of the types are cosmetic eye surgery and cosmetic dental, as well as the most infamous ones such as face lifts, tummy tucks. These are performed daily throughout the country. One great thing is that finding which procedure you want done and where it is performed at is just a click away on the Internet.

Costs related to these surgical procedures can widely vary from different parts of the country. One thing to be aware of though is if you are seeking to get a procedure performed in Manhattan, you will just pay slightly less than that you would in California. Reason being is that Manhattan is notorious for its cosmetic procedures.

One other reason for the slightly higher costs in Manhattan is because when you decide to have it performed in this area then you are kind of treated like royalty. These offices are usually spectacular, expensive rooms that look like mini resorts. They show off an atmosphere of luxury and wealth giving you a sense of feeling than that of a celebrity would have. But you still have to keep a straight mind and remember you are paying for those impressive offices.

There are quite a bit of very skilled physicians that practice cosmetic surgery in the New York and Manhattan vicinity. With the city being one of the largest, the overwhelming demand of plastic surgery raises the need for more physicians. This is also the landing spot for most of the top skilled making it more awarding to the surgery patients.

One benefit that the surgeons see out of performing cosmetic surgery is that it is considered as an elective procedure. What this means is that the procedure is not covered by insurance. In return to this, surgeons do not have to deal with caps on the payments that the insurance would normally put forth. This leads to the client having to pay for the whole procedure unless it were for medical reasons.

Manhattan being a large luxurious city, it contains some of the most prominent surgical offices in the world. Wealthy individuals from all over the world to have there cosmetic surgery done here. This is because that a lot of people perceive American doctors to be superior over doctors overseas.

If you are looking to have cosmetic surgery done then it is definitely worth a look to see if Manhattan cosmetic surgery is for you. Some people find comfort in knowing that the most skilled surgeons are located here and they consider that a reduction in the risk factor.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/[endtext]

Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery

2008-04-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

Author: Ihab Kharma

In a reader opinion poll conducted by the digital edition of the Star Phoenix, this was what Germaine Pearl (a patient) had to say about a reconstructive eyelid surgery procedure.

"In 1976, at the age of three, I was viciously attacked by a dog who bit off a good portion of my eyelid and brow, nearly costing me the eye. As I was being rushed into hospital, a wonderful plastic surgeon was leaving at the end of his shift. He saw me and immediately followed me back into the emergency room and insisted that he do the surgery. The doctor did the operation and my eye works beautifully. There is a minor scar, but his quick and decisive action saved the function of the eyelid and brow and preserved the overall integrity of my face. Growing up without what could have been greatly disfiguring scars preserved also the integrity of my childhood."

Reconstructive eyelid surgery can be performed to correct accidental injuries and burns or even genital deformities. It all depends on the severity of the condition and the proficiency of the doctor.

The eye is a very delicate area to perform a surgery of any intensity and type. Microsurgical plastic surgery practices have made complicated surgeries like blepharoplasty much easier on the patient as well as the doctor.

If you have any doubts and questions on reconstructive eyelid surgery you can get in touch with an experienced consultant at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com

Breast Augmentation Surgery 2

2008-02-06T21:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e0mUgtV8KEendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Plastic Surgery Transumbilical Breast Augmentation

2008-02-05T21:50:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO2Ls47Ed1Aendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Augmentation with Saline Implants

2008-02-04T21:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwNdV66ZGxYendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery

2008-02-03T21:43:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwOkL2MTo4wendofvid[starttext]This is a collection of 4 actual case results of breast reduction from a preoperative size of D-DD to a postoperative size of C cup.[endtext]

exam it..

2008-02-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lu0qhRrIowendofvid[starttext]interesting tv program that ran on live public television about the female genitals. Also watched this in high school sex ed class. [endtext]

How to check yourself for breast cancer

2008-01-15T08:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNNCovKmI70endofvid[starttext]New Breast Scanner Can Detect Early Signs Of Cancer (Dec. 5, 2003) — Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have developed a new breast scanner that is designed to detect subtle changes in breast cells before a lump can be felt by hand or seen with X-ray[endtext

IBC: Inflammatory Breast Cancer news story

2008-01-14T08:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmP5QuGc-PEendofvid[starttext][endtext

Breast Cancer Awareness Video

2008-01-12T08:13:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5oy_rf5kEwendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Cancer Awareness 3

2008-01-11T08:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6HgnQEb1fYendofvid[starttext][endtext

Breast Massage

2008-01-10T08:17:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEvP_GfFvEsendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Massage Technique - Lymphatic Breast Massage

2008-01-08T08:20:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6jgDk4apogendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Pregnancy Massage

2007-08-17T01:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGHb0BgmKrEendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Cancer Awareness 2

2007-07-17T01:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVa7ICycreQendofvid[starttext]Breast self-examination is the single most important thing besides quitting smoking to ensure that you stay healthy. [endtext]

Therapeutic Breast Massage

2007-06-17T01:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afnj4cgCoPIendofvid[starttext]massage training school,aromatherapy massage,back,neck,[endtext]

Breast Massage 2

2007-05-17T01:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiuVkfTZIc4endofvid[starttext]
Learning Back Massagee[endtext]

Self Breast Massage

2007-04-17T01:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq5ComJWr3Qendofvid[starttext][endtext]

horny breast health

2007-04-01T01:21:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDudquumYzIendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Massage - SimpleTechnique

2007-02-17T01:14:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFcbmY78gQendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Serum for Bigger Breast

2007-01-17T01:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1a2y6Gv-xEendofvid[starttext][endtext]

Breast Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

2007-01-16T07:54:00.000-08:00

By: Juliet Cohen

Breast cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer of the breast tissue, which can occur in both women and men. Breast cancer may be one of the oldest known forms of cancer tumors in humans.Worldwide, breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer). Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. Today, breast cancer, like other forms of cancer, is considered to be a result of damage to DNA. How this mechanism may occur comes from several known or hypothesized factors (such as exposure to ionizing radiation, or viral mutagenesis). Some factors lead to an increased rate of mutation (exposure to estrogens) and decreased repair (the BRCA1, BRCA2 and p53) genes. Alcohol generally appears to increase the risk of breast cancer.

Breast cancer can also occur in men, although it rarely does. Experts predict 178,000 women and 2,000 men will develop breast cancer in the United States. There are several different types of breast cancer. First is Ductal carcinoma begins in the cells lining the ducts that bring milk to the nipple and accounts for more than 75% of breast cancers. Second is Lobular carcinoma begins in the milk-secreting glands of the breast but is otherwise fairly similar in its behavior to ductal carcinoma. Other varieties of breast cancer can arise from the skin, fat, connective tissues, and other cells present in the breast. Some women have what is known as HER2-positive breast cancer. HER2, short for human epidermal growth factor receptor-2, is a gene that helps control cell growth, division, and repair. When cells have too many copies of this gene, cell growth speeds up.

Causes of Breast Cancer

Simply being a woman is the main risk for breast cancer. While men can also get the disease, it is about 100 times more common in women than in men. The chance of getting breast cancer goes up as a woman gets older. Nearly 8 out of 10 breast cancers are found in women age 50 or older. About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are linked to changes (mutations) in certain genes. The most common gene changes are those of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease. The relatives can be from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family. Woman with cancer in one breast has a greater chance of getting a new cancer in the other breast or in another part of the same breast. This is different from the first cancer coming back Many experts now believe that the main reason for this is because they have faster growing tumors. Asian, Hispanic, and American Indian women have a lower risk of getting breast cancer. Certain types of abnormal biopsy results can be linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.Women who have had radiation treatment to the chest area (as treatment for another cancer) earlier in life have a greatly increased risk of breast cancer

Some pregnant women were given the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) because it was thought to lower their chances of losing the baby. Recent studies have shown that these women (and their daughters who were exposed to DES while in the uterus), have a slightly increased risk of getting breast cancer. Use of alcohol is clearly linked to a slightly increased risk of getting breast cancer. Women who have 1 drink a day have a very small increased risk. Those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1½ times the risk of women who drink no alcohol. The American Cancer Society suggests limiting the amount you drink.Being overweight is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer, especially for women after change of life and if the weight gain took place during adulthood. Also, the risk seems to be higher if the extra fat is in the waist area. Breast-feeding and pregnancy: Some studies have shown that breast-feeding slightly lowers breast cancer risk, especially if the breast-feeding lasts 1½ to 2 years. This could be because breast-feeding lowers a woman’s total number of menstrual periods, as does pregnancy. Women who began having periods early (before 12 years of age) or who went through the change of life (menopause) after the age of 55 have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

1.Lumps.

2.Rash.

3.Breast Pain.

4.Cysts.

5.Nipple Discharge.

6.Inverted Nipple.

Treatment of Breast Cancer

1.Hormonal therapy (with tamoxifen).

2.Chemotherapy.

3.Radiotherapy.

4.Surgery.

Juliet Cohen writes health articles for health care guide.

Privacy Policy for Breast Cancer Awareness

2007-01-10T08:04:00.000-08:00

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Free yourself From Celiac by Going Gluten-free

2007-01-09T20:19:00.000-08:00

Author: Mitamins Team

Diagnosing celiac disease has traditionally been hard because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression. However, scientists have made a lot of progress in diagnosis and have realized that people with celiac disease have a higher level of antibodies in the blood than normal. Antibodies are produced by the immune system when it perceives a threatening substance. Therefore a test of the level of antibodies in the blood is used to diagnose celiac disease. Physicians test blood to measure the levels of antibodies as the first step of celiac treatment.

The present known treatment for celiac disease(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Celiac-Disease.html) is a strict gluten-free diet, which is necessary to keep for a lifetime in order to be effective. But reasons a gluten-free diet works are complicated. People who experience celiac disease can't tolerate a protein called gluten, and once the immune system perceives this substance, it will respond by damaging the small intestine. There are tiny protrusions called villi on the lining of the small intestine which are the channels through which nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. And if the intestine is attacked, so are those villi. Without villi, people will lose the ability to absorb nutrients, and will become malnourished. So celiac disease can be treated with the gluten-fee diet.

Gluten, which can be found in wheat, rye, and barley, has been identified as the main trigger of celiac disease symptoms. A well-balanced gluten-free diet is a must for those suffering from celiac disease(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Celiac-Disease.html). As it is a completely new approach to eating and will last a lifetime, those on the diet need to be extremely careful. It may take several weeks or even months to adapt yourself fully to a gluten-free diet. Consulting a dietician who can help you make food choices can be very helpful. A gluten-free diet usually will minimize symptoms of celiac disease and prevent long-term damage to the small intestine or other complications. Ongoing treatment is crucial. You still need to see a physician yearly for monitoring even if your symptoms are being controlled by a gluten-free diet.

Research has indicated that a gluten-free diet is an effective treatment of celiac(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Celiac-Disease.html). Most patients find their symptoms have been improved after discontinuing consumption of gluten. While in older people, the process may last for two or three years, in children, the result is especially dramatic. Some children may recover within a few weeks. So celiac disease can be controlled completely by removing gluten from the diet.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/

Do You Know These Anti-aging Treatment Options?

2007-01-07T20:35:00.000-08:00

Author: Gary Toh

Everyone in the world wants to look young. Unfortunately, we cannot stop the aging process. Once you cross your 3's you will start to feel that there is no hope to be beautiful anyomore. Or is it?

Actually, there are many ways in which you can feel younger and look more beautiful. You have to take care of youself, both from the inside and the outside. Most men and women don't realize that there are many simple anti ageing treatments that they can use in order to avoid or slow down aging .

There are 2 main types of anti ageing:

1. Natural : This type of aging is hereditary and depends on the genes & hence it is quite difficult to prevent.
2. Un-natural : This is caused by the extrinsic factors like exposure to sun, over drinking, bad eating habits etc.

While comparing both the types of aging, you can come to a conclusion that you can prevent the second type of ageing.

Here are some tips for the prevention of un-natural aging :

1) You should maintain a diet that is low in sugar and fat.
2) You need to consume lots of water, ie 5- 8 glasses of water daily.
3) You should exercise regularly. This will help you look younger.

In addition, you may consider the following anti-aging treatment products:-

1. Anti ageing treatment (Creams) :

People whose skin is always exposed to the sun are at more risk since the sun's rays can cause wrinkles on the face. Thus, wrinkle creams have become one of the major anti aging treatment products today. Scores of anti ageing wrinkle creams have entered the anti-aging market. But it doesn't mean that all these creams are good. The introduction of many "herbal and ayurvedic creams" has made it difficult for the women to decide on which product is right for them. So choose carefully.

2. Anti ageing treatment :( Genetic Treatment)

The most dynamic aspect of the genetic research is to create genetic treatments for anti ageing. Geneticists say that, human beings have 30,000 active genes. As we grow older, these genes become inactive which ultimately results in ageing looks. With respect to the researchers, anti ageing treatment with animals are likely to continue in next few years, before tests with human begin. Thus, this Anti ageing treatment will be a boon for the coming generation.

3. Anti ageing treatment (Copper peptide treatment):

One of the anti aging treatments that are boomingtoday is the copper peptide treatment. Copper is normally found in trace quantities in our cells. When this is converted into copper peptide results in the skin regeneration . Since copper is an anti oxidant, it damages free radicals leaving a better skin.

4. Anti ageing treatment through vitamin tablets:

We need anti ageing vitamins to suppress the free radicals. They are the protective force against free radicals. Let us explore some important anti ageing vitamins :-

i) Vitamin C - It lowers the blood pressure . It fights cold and flu. It is also a very good anti aging treatment agent.
ii) Vitamin E - It is a good supplement of anti oxidants. It helps to maintain healthy cells and acts as a good skin and hair repair agent.
iii)Vitamin A - It is a very good anti oxidant that neutralizes the free radicals in the body which causes tissue and cellular damage. It also has retinol which helps to keep the skin and eyes moist.

Apart from using vitamins as an anti ageing treatment, it is always better to go with proper eating habits too.

5) HGH or human growth hormone is another product that you can opt for to fight aging. This is the latest in the field of anti aging treatment and its effects have been proven in many cases too. HGH supplements, for instance, can induce your body to produce more natural HGH, thus resulting in you looking and feeling years younger.

As you can see, there are many anti aging treatments and they all play a vital role in human life. Science is trying to find new remedies today and skin care treatment is on the frontiers of scientific research. Thus there is hope yet for you to look fabulously young again.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/

How to Take Post Surgery Care: Rhinoplasty for Deviated Septum

2007-01-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

Author: Ihab Kharma

Many people suffer from a disorder called the deviated septum which causes an obstruction to breathing. Deviated septum may be present at birth or may be a result of an injury.

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure intended to create a more aesthetic facial appearance or to improve the nasal function. Rhinoplasty surgery is carried out under local anesthesia and may take one to three hours to complete.

Healing is a slow and gradual process. It is very important to take post surgery care and follow the instructions given by the plastic surgeon to have long lasting results.

After the rhinoplasty surgery, a friend or a relative should escort the rhinoplasty patient home. The rhinoplasty patient needs to keep the head elevated for several days following the plastic surgery in order to minimize the swelling.

The plastic surgery patient should avoid any medications such as Vitamin E, aspirin or ibu profen for two to three weeks after the rhinoplasty surgery.

The rhinoplasty patients should avoid any kind of strenuous physical activities for two to three weeks after the plastic surgery. The recuperating period for the rhinoplasty patients is seven to fourteen days during which some degree of bruising and swelling may be present.

The plastic surgeons of the Plastic Surgery Institute of California are committed to provide all the information for the post operative care.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/

Metabolic Factors Linked To Risk Of Breast Cancer

2007-01-03T06:51:00.000-08:00

Washington: Physiological factors linked with metabolic syndrome may play a major role in the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to a study.Metabolic factors linked to risk of breast cancer

The metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance syndrome, consists of a large number of factors, including abdominal obesity, high blood glucose levels, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal lipid levels, and high blood pressure.

It is also associated with poor diet and lack of physical activity and can increase the risk for diabetes and heart disease.

The metabolic syndrome is characterised by elevated insulin levels, and scientists have recently proposed that insulin may contribute directly or indirectly to the development of breast cancer.

Researchers suspect that the metabolic syndrome could influence the risk for breast cancer by affecting interrelated hormones, such as insulin, oestrogen, cytokines and growth factors.

“This study suggests that having the metabolic syndrome itself or some of its components may increase a woman’’s risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. However, much more work is needed to understand the role of these metabolic factors and their interplay with better established breast cancer risk factors, such as reproductive and hormonal factors,” said Dr. Geoffrey C. Kabat, senior epidemiologist in the department of epidemiology and population health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York.

In the current study, the researchers have for the first time assessed whether women who met the criteria of having the metabolic syndrome were at greater risk for postmenopausal breast cancer.

For the study, the researchers used existing data from the Women’’s Health Initiative - a large, national study designed to assess major causes of chronic disease in women.

The participants in the study included postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 years at enrolment who had repeated measurements of components of metabolic syndrome over an eight-year period.

They were measured for factors including blood levels of glucose, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as waist girth and blood pressure.

Kabat said that the results demonstrated a modest positive association of having the metabolic syndrome as a whole.

Of the 4,888 women with baseline measurements who did not have diabetes, 165 incident cases of breast cancer were diagnosed during the follow-up period.

Presence of the metabolic syndrome at baseline was not linked with breast cancer risk.

Kabat, however, said that in analyses that made use of the repeated measurements, “women who had the metabolic syndrome during the three to five years prior to breast cancer diagnosis had roughly a doubling of risk.”

The findings also showed significant associations with elevated blood glucose levels, triglycerides and diastolic blood pressure.

The study has been published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. (ANI)

Metabolic Factors May Be Linked To Cancer

2007-01-03T06:49:00.000-08:00

Metabolic syndrome -- a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes -- may play a role in the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer, U.S. researchers said.

The metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance syndrome, consists of a series of factors including abdominal obesity, high blood glucose levels, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal lipid levels and high blood pressure
. It is associated with poor diet and lack of physical activity.

Senior epidemiologist Geoffrey C. Kabat at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and colleagues used existing data from a large, national study designed to assess major causes of chronic disease in women. Participants included post-menopausal women ages 50-79 years at enrollment who had repeated measurements of components of metabolic syndrome over an eight-year period.

Of the 4,888 women with baseline measurements who did not have diabetes, 165 incident cases of breast cancer were diagnosed during the follow-up period. Presence of the metabolic syndrome at baseline was not associated with breast cancer risk.

However, in analyses that made use of the repeated measurements of blood levels of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, waist girth and blood pressure, women who had the metabolic syndrome during the three to five years prior to breast cancer diagnosis had roughly a doubling of risk, Kabat said.

The findings were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. (c) UPI

Dual-head Gamma Camera Increases Ability To Detect Breast Tumors Not Seen On Mammography

2007-01-02T05:39:00.000-08:00

source: www.sciencedaily.com

ScienceDaily (Dec. 1, 2008) — A dual-headed dedicated gamma camera used during molecular breast imaging (MBI) can accurately detect small breast tumors less than 2 cm in size, according to a study performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

One-hundred fifty patients who had suspicious lesions smaller than 2 cm in size were imaged using dual-head molecular breast imaging. "There were 128 cancers confirmed in 88 patients," according to Carrie B. Hruska, MD, lead author of the study. "The sensitivity rate of dual-head MBI during the study was 90% (115/128)", she said.

"Dual head MBI involves a very light, pain-free compression of the breast. Two views of each breast are performed, lasting for about 10 minutes per view," said Dr. Hruska. "The patient receives an IV injection of a commonly used radiotracer and this tracer circulates throughout the body and is preferentially absorbed in the breast cancer," she said.

MBI is about the same cost as digital mammography. Although mammography works very well for most women, there are many women who could benefit from an additional test like dual head MBI that is both cost-effective and also has a good specificity (meaning it won't give a lot of false positive results). It would be useful for women who have very dense breasts on mammography or who are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer," said Dr. Hruska.

"MBI is still in the research stages, but it is expected to become more widely available in the future," said Dr. Hruska.

This study appears in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.