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Living with breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? Share your story with us.

Breast cancer and depression

Breast cancer patients are often encouraged to have a positive attitude to help fight the disease. The reality, however, is that many patients are feeling depressed and lonely.

Men can get breast cancer too

Breast cancer is not just a female problem - men can get it too. Prof Justus Apffelstaedt, Head of the Tygerberg Hospital Breast Clinic in Cape Town, tells more.

Link between diet and breast cancer

Diet alone is unlikely to be the "cause" or "cure" of cancer, says Prof Justus Apffelstaedt, Head of the Tygerberg Hospital Breast Clinic.

Fibroadenoma of the breast

Fibroadenomas are benign tumours of the breasts, containing fibrous or glandular tissue. They are usually round, firm, painless, several centimetres across.

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

In simple fibrocystic disease, there is an increase of fibrous tissue associated with dilatation of breast ducts and formation of cysts.

The DNA of breast cancer

Globally, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer amongst women. Could you have a genetic predisposition to develop breast cancer?

Alluring breasts

For as long as we can remember, breasts have been objects of admiration. Cybershrink takes a closer look.

Breast self-examination

Starting at about age 20, you should examine your breasts every month. Follow these steps.

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