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A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating, and it can sometimes come as more of a shock when you’re diagnosed with the disease in your 20s. This is because for a long time breast cancer was thought to be something only much older women should be concerned about. And while the views and perceptions of the […] More
Bras are pricey. Whether you’re an A cup or beyond, finding the right bra that offers great support, is comfortable and doesn’t break the bank — can seem impossible. Now imagine doing this after you’ve battled breast cancer and have to buy a mastectomy bra. A good quality mastectomy bra costs over R1000 and prosthesis […] More
11 Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In Women That Aren’t Lumps 8 Breast Cancer Myths You NEED To Stop Believing Has Does Does Is This is the earliest form of This stage of Here’s How You Can Lower Your Risk Of Breast Cancer This stage of breast More
When Annemarie van Wyk was diagnosed with breast cancer, it came as a total shock. She was, after all, only 27, her business was taking off and married life was going well – it couldn’t get any better. But when she felt a lump in her left breast, her world changed. “I don’t think I had […] More
We sent someone to have one and give us the truth… October’s here (I know, I can’t believe it either), and you know what that means? Yes, time to get the girls out and have a good feel — because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! In the spirit of all things boob and to raise awareness […] More
If you want to avoid unintended pregnancy, taking birth control is usually a no-brainer. But what if that same birth control upped your risk of breast cancer? According to research published in , women who take hormonal birth control pills or use hormonal IUDs for years experience a small yet significant increase in their risk of breast cancer compared to […] More
The sense of loss women feel after losing one or both nipples post-mastectomy is hard to describe, but perhaps this sums it up best: “Without a nipple, a breast isn’t a breast—it’s just a mound,” says Dr. Joshua Levine, a natural breast reconstruction surgeon in New York City. That’s why nipple reconstruction can have a […] More
Self-reported breast cancers — especially ones that don’t involve the typical lump — highlight why it’s so important to pay attention to any strange signs or symptoms or changes you may be experiencing, in addition to staying on top of your mammograms and annual checkups, says Dr Neelima Denduluri, the associate chair of the U.S. […] More
