There are several types of breast cancer but probably the most aggressive is what is known as inflammatory breast cancer. This rare cancer accounts for about 5% of all breast cancers in North America. It tends to occur more commonly in younger females, and is slightly more common in African American than Caucasian females.
Women who regularly ate soy as children may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, a study of Asian- American women suggests.Researchers found that among nearly 1,600 Asian Americans with or without breast cancer, higher soy intake throughout life was associated with a lower risk of the disease. But the strongest protective effect was seen with childhood soy intake.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US, so we’d like to take a moment to share some of the inspiring, brave, and awesome crafts that bring attention to this important cause.
Last night, July 22nd, on So You Think You Can Dance, Melissa and Ade danced to Emmy nominated choreographer Tyce DiOrio's piece inspired by a woman's struggle with breast cancer.
