A Lifetime Of Healthy Breasts Aug 23, 2008
Younger women commonly experience fibrocystic breast disease, a broad term that is characterized by breast pain, cysts and non-cancerous lumpiness. "Breast pain can be cyclic, coming with menstrual periods, or it can be more persistent," says Leona Downey, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. (CBS News)
Does Drinking Coffee Make You Fat? May 29, 2008
According to Haas, caffeine is also believed to play a role in the development of fibrocystic breast disease in some women, prostate enlargement in some men, and the incidence of certain cancers including bladder cancer, ovarian cancer and pancreatic cancer. Caffeine addiction can be a problem, particularly with members of the nine-to-five workforce who use it to help them burn the candle at both ends. (Suite101.com)
Study shows well-done meat may increase risk of breast cancer May 29, 2007
Broadfoot, who had a benign tumor in her breast when she was 28, was diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease. She said she wished there were another way besides mammograms to test for breast cancer on a yearly basis. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 23, 2007 Jan 24, 2007
Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Asthma (Pediatric). (Health-Finder)
Take a quiz to see what you know about caffeine Nov 22, 2006
Caffeine consumption has been linked to fibrocystic breast disease. True or false. (Orlando Sentinel)
Don't believe caffeine myths; moderate amounts are safe Nov 14, 2006
Women have been told to avoid caffeine because it causes osteoporosis and fibrocystic breast disease ... The American Medical Association's Council on Scientific Affairs and the National Cancer Institute have published reports stating there is no association between caffeine intake, fibrocystic breast disease or any type of cancer. (The Clarion-Ledger)
