About Breast Cancer: Breast Health And Hormonal Contraception

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer It may be hard for most of us to imagine what a woman's life was like before The Pill. Those little contraceptive pills seem to solve many problems for the modern woman. And yet - some of us have to think twice about taking them. Breast Health And Hormonal Contraception I was on birth control pills for about 5 years before I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My doctor told me to stop The Pill right after that - because my tumor was fueled by estrogen and progesterone. And yet, these synthetic hormones can be good for breast pain, irregular periods, and other conditions. Would taking The Pill raise your risk? Find out more here. See More About:  painful breasts  premenstrual syndrome  contraception Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Hyperplasia is too many cells growing in one place, sort of like cancer, only it isn't cancer. When those extra cells are just the same as healthy cells, there's no problem. But then those cells are atypical - then you've got something to worry about, and decisions to make. Here's the lowdown on Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia. See More About:  benign lumps  benign masses  hyperplasia Word of the Week: Epithelial Most cases of breast cancer originate in mammary epithelial cells. There are several types of epithelial cells, two of which grow in your ducts and milk lobes. See More About:  benign masses  breast lumps  cell growth Smartphone Apps and Breast Cancer My sister has all the iGadgets a person could want. I send her apps from time to time - some for fun and some for medical use (she's been in chemo). Some people use apps to keep track of their CBC results, appointments, or medications. How do you use smartphone apps to help you navigate your journey through breast cancer? Please share your story here. See More About:  smartphone app  mobile app  reader's choice Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Health Breast Enlargement Women 'S Health Breast Calcification Featured Articles Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Social Media Connections Fan Me On FaceBook Follow Me On Twitter Handling Unwanted Breast Cancer Advice Advertisement