There are a variety of breast cancer treatments available today. What exactly is breast cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute, Breast cancer is a cancer "that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although it does not affect men very frequently.

Estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer in the United States in 2008:

• New cases: 182,460 (female); 1,990 (male)
• Deaths: 40,480 (female); 450 (male)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's authority on cancer of the breast. Contact them at 800-4-CANCER 800-422-6237) if you have any questions or needs.

You can also find out more by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (800-994-9662).

If you suspect that you have breast cancer, get professional medical attention immediately.

Breast cancer treatments - herbal remedies to assist in the relief of a variety of symptoms:

1. 4 tsp of crushed Galium grass add to 2 cups of boiling water and steep for 2-3 hours. Strain and unhurriedly drink ½ cup of hot infusion 4 times a day.
2. Take 1 tbsp of hedge nettle grass and steep it in 1 cup of boiling water for 1 and ½ hour. Let cool down a bit and place on swelling. Keep overnight. Continue as long as needed.
3. 1 tbsp of crushed oak bark put in 1 cup of boiling water, bring to a boil twice and steep for 3 hours in warm place. Wet thick cloth in cold infusion and place it on swelling. Cover well to keep yourself warm. Keep compress on for 2 hours mornings and evenings.

According to www.womenshealth.gov, "Regular breast self-exams can help you know how your breasts normally feel and look, so you can notice any changes. When you find a change, you should see your health care provider. Most changes or lumps are not cancerous, but only a health care provider can tell you for sure. When breast cancer is found early, you have more treatment choices and a better chance of recovery. So, it is important to find it as early as possible.

A self-exam should not take the place of getting regular mammograms. Right now, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early and to improve your chances for survival."

Take care of yourself.

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