The term colorectal cancer refers to the cancer that affects the colon and the rectum. The colon, also called the large intestine, in most of us is about 6-foot long. It co [...]

Although there are many kinds of cancer, one underlying common denominator is that they all start because of cells that grow out of control. Normal cells in the body grow, d [...]

Chronic fatigue can be unBearable Research indicates that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) represents most feelings of fatigue that last for 6 months or more. Most people with [...]

Feeling worn out lately? Getting up is a struggle every morning and wish you could sleep a few more hours? Looking for that elusive thing called energy? If these problems are [...]

As its name implies, breast reduction surgery removes some of the tissue and skin to reduce breast size. This surgery is performed for women whose breasts are too large and [...]

Women who have dense breasts are at are at an increased risk for breast cancer. In addition, having dense, fibrocystic breasts renders your mammogram difficult to interpret. [...]

Breast cancer classifications are named according to their tissue of origin. Most cancers begin in the milk ducts. These are called ductal carcinoma. Some cancers also ari [...]

In order to fight cancer and win, we need to do everything we can. One of these is exercise. This notion of exercise and health dates back to the days of Hippocrates who sa [...]

Menopause means cessation of menstrual periods. For a menstrual period to occur ovaries have to produce an egg and a cascade of hormonal changes must take place. With aging [...]

When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, probably the last thing on your mind is sex. However, I write this chapter because sex may not be important to you now, but later [...]