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The Birth And Death Of A Breast Cancer Cell
Doctors aren't always certain how a cell becomes a tumor. But they do know there are many opportunities to stop it.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
Want To Give Back? You Do Have Time!
Whether you're driving in your car, shopping for groceries or cheering from the stands, you can help wipe out cancer.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
Cover Profile: Friends For Life
Actress Gabrielle Union learned what it means to be supportive when a longtime pal was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Test Yourself: Lower Your Risk Instantly
…by raising your breast cancer IQ, because even the most informed women have things to learn. Find out how much you really know about keeping your breasts safe.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Special Report: The Stealthiest Cancers
Young women are going months, even years, with undetected tumors. What can be done to prevent a tragic missed diagnosis?
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Survivors' Speak: The Story Behind The Scar
Treatment changes a woman's body, as well as her body image.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Confession: No More Shame
When you're used to being in control, it's hard not to feel that you're somehow to blame for having cancer.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Diagnosis Demystified: The Stages Of Breast Cance...
Get the facts and information on the best treatments at every phase. Because staying healthy shouldn't be a mystery.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Fourteen Great Reasons To (still) Wear The Pink R...
Fifteen years after SELF introduced this awareness symbol, thousands of lives have been saved. But the fight isn't over. Here's why we keep ours pinned on.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Health Flash
Every woman has somewhat asymmetrical breasts, but a preliminary study in Breast Cancer Research found a roughly 3.5 ounce difference nearly doubles one's risk for the disease. If yours change suddenly, call your doc.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:August 1, 2006
Feel-good News
Research shows some upsides to your health downers.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:April 1, 2006
Your Complete Anticancer Plan (you're Covered!)
The next five pages are packed with all you need to cut your risk, quell your fears and help put this top women's health threat where it belongs—in the past.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Science On Your Side
SELF sees the future of the fight against breast cancer, and it's looking good. The latest from the research leaders
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Working Through It
A breast cancer diagnosis is scary enough without having to worry about keeping your job. But it's a fear thousands face.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Best Breast Tests
These screenings increase your odds of detecting cancer early.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Don't Pity Me
How you react to a woman with cancer makes all the difference in how she feels.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Well Healed
Singer Melissa Etheridge considers cancer a gift because it changed her life for the better.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2005
Protect Your Pair
Nine moves that may slash your cancer risk
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
"Breast Cancer Changed Our Relationship"
The discovery of a tumor can challenge the closest couple's bond in unexpected ways.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Resources For Everyone Touched By Breast Cancer
Find what you need to ease mind, body and soul for you or someone you love.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Pissed Off And Proud Of It
For some women with breast cancer, the best way to cope is simply to be their cranky, scared selves.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Why Do Young Women Get Cancer?
Scientists are exploring how the disease is different for those under 35.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Good News About Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
Younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have yet another unique challenge: preserving their fertility. Having a baby after treatment used to be considered risky—no one knew if pregnancy's flood of hormones would spur a recurrenc...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
What's Your Risk?
Answer these questions to start finding out.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Health Flash!
You don't have to down extra fluids simply because you have a cold. Upper respiratory infections trigger the release of a water-conserving hormone, a study in the British Medical Journal shows, and drinking more than usual may cause
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2004
The Breast Cancer Bond
ONE BY ONE, THEY WERE DIAGNOSED. DAY BY DAY, THEIR FRIENDSHIP HAS HELPED THEM SURVIVE.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2004
Ask Dr.lisa
Q: I'm on antibiotics and heard they can double my risk for breast cancer. Should I worry?
Source:Self Magazine
Date:July 1, 2004
Breast Cancer: Why Where You Live Matters
NOT EVERY WOMAN HAS ACCESS TO THE BEST TREATMENT. SELF INVESTIGATES.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
It's Breast Cancer. Now What?
DON'T FALL FOR THESE COMMON TREATMENT MYTHS.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
Emotional Healing
WHAT TO SAY AND DO WHEN SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU HAS BREAST CANCER
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
Breast Cancer Fears And Facts
SELF WENT TO A TOP DOCTOR FOR NEWS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW NOW.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
"This Is Me Now"
SURVIVING BREAST CANCER IS A JOURNEY FILLED WITH THE UNEXPECTED. ALONG THE WAY, THESE EIGHT WOMEN STOP TO ENJOY THEIR TRIUMPHS.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
Diagnosis Worried
It starts out like any other shower, but this morning, you get only as far as soaping up your left breast. Your fingers run back and forth, up and down, just to make sure, but there's no denying it. There's a lump. Stop right there. Before you fas...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:June 1, 2003
Health: Flash!
Counterintuitive but true: Prescription meds should not be kept in the medicine cabinet. The heat and humidity in your bathroom could damage the drugs, says the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in Bethesda, Maryland. Instead, store t...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:March 1, 2003
"It's Breast Cancer"
With three words, a woman embarks on a journey from diagnosis to survival. Six women share their healing stories.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
What Not To Worry About
Seven stubborn myths you'll never fall for again. Read and relax.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
Race And Breast Cancer: The Survival Gap
The woman on the right is more likely to die of breast cancer than the woman on the left. What's wrong with this picture?
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
How Far We've Come!
On the path to a cure, every small step counts.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
Cancer In The Family: A Legacy Of Strength
Actresses Christina Applegate and Brittany Murphy and singer Mya have something in common besides talent: mothers who have had breast cancer. The trio opens up about what you need to know if a someday fear becomes a right-now reality.
Author:Erin Bried
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2006
Want To Give To The Cause?
We know you do. But figuring out which group to support can be dizzying. Consider this your cheat sheet to worthy breast cancer charities nationwide. Happy giving!
Author:Kerry Hillard
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
After Cancer: What Nobody Talks About
By Mary Duenwald As the daughter and granddaughter of breast cancer survivors, Amy Brenner thought she knew what to expect when she was diagnosed with an invasive tumor four years ago. First came a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, and...
Author:Mary Duenwald
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2003
"I Refuse To Let Cancer Win"
A young survivor shares her very personal battle with breast cancer-from diagnosis to recovery.
Author:Donna Fennessy
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
Your Prevention Guide: What To Eat, Do (and Not D...
Small changes can make a big difference in your risk.
Author:Shannan Rouss
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
How Much Is A Life Worth?
Revolutionary new cancer drugs offer hope where there was none. But the price tag may be too high for some to bear.
Author:Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
Who Is Reading Your Mammogram?
Even good radiologists can miss cancer. Here's how to stay safe.
Author:Brenda Goodman
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
A Difficult Conversation
The painful emotions following a loved one's diagnosis stop us from connecting when it matters most, a SELF poll reveals.
Author:Anne Taylor Fleming
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
You Found A Lump. Now What?
Discovering something odd in your breast is scary. But knowing exactly what to do can help you feel empowered. This personal step-by-step guide will whittle your fear down to size.
Author:Amy Blumenfeld
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
How At Risk Are You?
Sure, you stress out about staying safe and avoiding disease. But you may be developing worry lines unnecessarily. Here's a healthy dose of perspective.
Author:Glenn Michael Gordon
Source:Self Magazine
Date:August 1, 2006
The Tests You Need
There's something everyone can do to beat cancer: Get screened. Find out which exams to schedule and which to skip.
Author:Leslie Goldman
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
When Cancer Runs In The Family
CNN's Paula Zahn chats with a top doctor about her risk-and yours.
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2004
The Cancer Beaters
SALT LAKE CITY-OGDEN, UT Less than 9 percent of women here light up daily, and cigarettes are banned not only in workplaces but in public parks, fields and golf courses. "Living near mountains inspires you to
Source:Self Magazine
Date:December 1, 2007
Daring To Hope
After a grim diagnosis, a young rectal cancer survivor learns to trust in the future again.
Author:Cherie Henderson
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
Are Women Being Scanned Or $cammed?
Searching for peace of mind, people are flocking to centers offering pricey (and perfectly legal) body scans. But what seems like a simple test could give you a false sense of security, even a higher cancer risk. Get the facts behind the hype.
Author:Dana White
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
Your #1 Health Fear, Downsized
YOU'RE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO GET CANCER THAN YOU THINK-EVEN IF IT'S IN YOUR FAMILY TREE. HERE'S HOW TO FURTHER SHRINK YOUR RISK.
Author:Hank Dart
Source:Self Magazine
Date:November 1, 2003
The Many Ways Working Out Reduces Your Risk
Use any method you like to break a sweat. The key is to spend about half an hour doing some kind of moderate activity at least five days a week. Extend your workouts to an hour and you'll reap extra benefits, because when you exercise...
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2007
Bald And Beautiful
Sometimes, losing your hair is the hardest part. To regain control, women fight back with a razor and a wig.
Author:Louise Palmer
Source:Self Magazine
Date:October 1, 2002
Life On My Terms
When doctors diagnosed Karen Parles with lung cancer at age 38, they put her odds of surviving at a nearly hopeless one in 20. Six years later, she's still fighting for herself and others. As told to Louise Danielle Palmer
Author:Louise Danielle Palmer
Source:Self Magazine
Date:August 1, 2004
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