'Tis the season of breast cancer fundraisers! That's good - but some events offer alcoholic refreshments - and that's bad for your breast health. Take a look at the reasons to turn those glasses down.
If you attend a fashion show or a social fundraiser this October, beware of pink drinks - if they contain alcohol, that is. The alcohol may give you a nice buzz, but it raises your estrogen levels, which raises your risk. Read more for the details.
You deal with hormones every day. If you're female, that includes estrogen and progesterone. An alcoholic drink a day is like taking a booster shot of hormones and since 80% of breast tumors are fueled by those hormones, your risk increases. Understand the evidence that links alcohol to breast cancer.
Imagine having a drug that is able to shrink a breast tumor so efficiently that your surgeon can no longer find it. That drug for many HER2+ patients may be Perjeta (Pertuzumab). Learn about treatment with this drug right here.
Pink Ribbon Mugs and Glasses Photo Pam Stephan In mid-September I am walking through the grocery story and come upon several displays of pink ribbon merchandise. "It's the start of PinkTober!"... Read more
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'Tis the season of breast cancer fundraisers! That's good - but some events offer alcoholic refreshments - and that's bad for your breast health. Take a look at the reasons to turn those glasses down.
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