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 Breast cancer, a common cancer in women, is a disease in which cancer(malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the breast.
There are approximately 184,000 new cases of breast cancer each year in the U.S. Approximately 44,000 American women die each year of breast cancer. 92% of breast cancers can be cured with early detection and prompt treatment. One in nine women will have breast cancer in their lifetimes.
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African Americans More Likely to Have Prostate and Breast Cancer Return
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/13/2002
Compared with white men, African-American men may be at increased risk of their prostate cancer returning after they have undergone removal of the prostate gland, especially if they had a high-risk form of the disease.
Alternative to Spot Early Signs of Breast Cancer
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/21/2001
An investigational technique for gathering and analyzing cells from the breast's milk ducts could spot the earliest signs of cancer in women at high risk of the disease.
Breast Cancer - Abstracts
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/19/2001
These scientific abstracts challenge the idea that mammograms are effective in screening for cancer.
Hormone Replacement Therapy - The Risks
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/4/2002
As physicians, the drug industry and the media continue to convince women that the benefits of ingesting hormones outweigh any potential risk, the use of HRT steadily rises. During the period from 1982 to 1992, the use of hormone therapy in the U.S. more than doubled and today about a third of women aged 45 to 65 rely on it. Such widespread promotion of this treatment implies that credible science has proven it safe and effective, but unfortunately this is not so.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Breast Cancer
by Dr. Gary Farr 3/2/2002
Adding to evidence that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can potentially raise a woman's risk of breast cancer, a new US study links recent, long-term HRT with a heightened risk of the disease.
Nutritional Support for Endocrine Conditions
by Dr. Gary Farr 1/25/2006
Hormones play a significant role in keeping the body healthy and functioning properly.They share an intimate relationship with many nutrients, and working together, help support physiiological balance. Women's hormonal needs fluctuate in response to the changing seasons of their lives and the physical and emotional demands that accompany life's changes.
Nutritional Support for the Female
by Dr. Gary Farr 8/4/2002
Women face different physical and nutritional challenges with each change in the life cycle. From the reproductive years to those circling menopause, certain vitamins and minerals are needed in greater amounts at specific times, to help keep the reproductive, skeletal, and nervous systems healthy. Standard Process offers the following products to help support a women’s health and maintain balance during these different phases of life.
Report from ASCO: Trials and Tribulations of a New Cancer Drug
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/14/2002
Ralph Moss states, "Everything about the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was huge. There were 26,000 attendees, including 19,000 oncologists, many of whom came from Europe, Latin America and Asia."
"Yet, after four days, I came away with a hollow feeling. There were incremental advances, to be sure. But overall, I was disappointed by the lack of breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer. Other observers expressed a similar disappointment. One veteran science writer told me this was the most unsatisfactory cancer meeting he had ever attended, with an almost total lack of exciting results."
Soy Supplements Fail to Help Menopause Symptoms
by Dr. Gary Farr 1/22/2003
Supplements that contain concentrated phytoestrogens -- plant-based estrogens found in soy -- do not appear to improve mood, memory or menopause symptoms in women over age 45.
Soy: Too Good to be True
by Dr. Gary Farr 1/22/2003
While even in 1966 there was considerable research on the harmful substances within soybeans, you'll be hard pressed to find articles today that claim soy is anything short of a miracle-food. As soy gains more and more popularity through industry advertising, we are moved once again to raise our voice of concern.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/24/2004
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment is a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism, including central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test allows the practitioner to pinpoint common imbalances that underlie a broad spectrum of chronic illness.
The Menopause Profile
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/2/2004
Menopause is normal and natural. It is your body changing and maturing. But unfortunately, it is perceived by many women only as an ominous midlife challenge. There is a common misconception that "the change" begins a time of inevitable and prolonged discomfort and a declining quality of life. The Menopause Profile can help you determine exactly what to do for your menopause.
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