| | Diabetes and breast cancer sometimes go together. Coming up with the right treatment that will be effective and won't send the patient into a tailspin is a challenge. But recent research shows that a common drug for diabetes may be helpful for both conditions. | | Breast Cancer Cells Starved By Diabetes Drug Cancer cells can trick healthy cells into giving them high-energy food. Once the bad guys have a steady food supply, they can grow and start taking over. A pill that costs about 16 cents a day can put an end to the free lunch for breast cancer. Not a bad deal. Read about the research here. | Diabetes, Osteoporosis, & Heart Disease Complicate Treatment When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, it may seem as though the world stops, but it will start spinning again. And for women with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease, it means beginning breast cancer treatment while continuing to manage their pre-existing chronic illnesses. If this is your case, learn what your challenges are. | Obesity Linked To Higher Risk For Breast Cancer Those extra pounds most Americans are carrying around raises the risk for both diabetes and breast cancer. Many cases of breast cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, back pain, and heart disease might be avoided if we ate less and exercised more. So when are we going to take action? | Know Your Breast Lumps Most breast lumps are benign, but you need to know about all types of lumps and changes in your breasts. Here's a good overview of four types of lumps, how they appear on mammograms, and what to do if you find one. | | | | Breast Cancer Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | 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 | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
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