The two most common types of breast cancer are named after the parts of the breast in which they start. · Ductal Carcinoma: starts in the cells which line the breast’s ducts, beneath the nipple and areola. The ducts supply milk to the nipple. Between 85% and 90% of all…
I attended a cancer prevention series this spring here in Halifax, N.S. Although I was taken aback with the information that was given, I was thankful that this information is available. Since WW11 there has been approximately 80,000 new chemicals introduced to our world. Unfortunately most of these chemicals have…
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Atlantic chapter is offering a new idea for those who are saying their “I do’s” in the near future. Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. Why not make it more memorable, and at the same time raise some…
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes, good things fall apart so better…
Welcome to Mastectomy Boutique- Designed for Living’s new blog. The intention of this blog is to provide information on breast cancer and health related articles that I feel you will find helpful and empowering and to promote discussion around these. Sometimes I will just post a quote that will hopefully…
