Last year Angelina Jolie shocked the entire world with the revelation of her voluntarily having undergone a double mastectomy (surgical removal of both breasts) to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer. In India, around one lakh new breast cancer cases are reported every year. That’s why it’s imperative to spread awareness. From how to do a breast self-exam to inspiring breast cancer survival stories, here are a few websites that will tell you everything you need to know about breast cancer.
Breast Self-Exam / Symptoms and Signs: Every woman above the age of 25 should be encouraged to perform a breast self exam at least once a month. And this is how you do it…
How to Perform a Breast Self Exam at Home
Indian statistics / Hereditary: As stated earlier, in India, around one lakh new breast cancer cases are reported every year. It’s the most common cancer in urban cities. And the chances of you getting it multiply if one or more family members have been diagnosed with it in the past.
What is ‘Hereditary Breast Cancer’?
Diagnosis/ Chemotherapy: What are the risk factors for developing breast cancer? How is breast cancer diagnosed? What are the different methods? What is ‘chemotherapy’? What are its effects?
Get answers to all these questions here
Diet and breast cancer: What is healthy to eat during the treatment? Should you continue with the same diet post that? Chemotherapy will not only decrease your appetite, but it will also cause changes in taste.
To learn about a well-balanced diet during and after treatment click here.
Sex life and breast cancer: Breast cancer is one type of cancer that has the potential to wreak havoc with a woman’s sexuality. Not to mention the fatigue that one experiences during chemotherapy and radiation. But the good news is there is sex after breast cancer!
From getting back to sex to how to improve self-image, get the information here.
Amazing survival stories: As Angelina Jolie said, “Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.” So don’t be scared, you can overcome any obstacle if you wish to, and are willing to – these heroic women did! So whenever you find yourself battling anxiety or depression read these amazing stories.
Women Who Survived Breast Cancer – Inspiring Stories!
Support groups: The point is, you’re not alone – whether you’re the patient or a family member. These groups provide both educational and emotional support. They encourage people to share their feelings thereby helping in the recovery process.
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