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Chapter 1: Abby’s Crap News – AKA My “Journey” With Cancer
Remembering Before I Forget: The Beginning I have breast cancer.
Teenage Thyroid Problems
Judging from its small size, the thyroid gland may not look important. The opposite is true, however. The gland produces hormones that the body needs for proper organ function, proper growth and proper energy use. In some cases, the thyroid can produce too much hormone, which can make a teenager feel overly energized and restless or it cannot produce enough hormone, which can lead to sluggishness.
What is a Benign Lump?
Finding a lump on your body can be scary. Just the thought of a lump can bring to mind images of doctors, cancer patients and hospitals. Fortunately, not all lumps are bad. These types of lumps are called benign lumps. In fact, most people will have some form of benign lump during their lifetime because of hormone changes or injury.
Benefits of Green Tea During Pregnancy
Green tea contains antioxidants found to be beneficial in helping prevent cancer, weight gain and other medical conditions. But pregnant women should drink green tea in moderation only, for there may be some risks associated with drinking herbal teas. As with any drink that has caffeine, one of the risks reported is neural tube defect, which is a serious birth defect caused by insufficient folic acid (folate) in a woman’s diet before and during pregnancy. However, one cannot ignore the health benefits that pregnant women can take advantage of by drinking green tea; therefore, pregnant women should drink it no more than one cup a day to avoid the risks while reaping its benefits.