Although it is rare for breast cancer to strike younger women, the fact remains that all women are at risk. And for those of childbearing age, the first sign and symptoms of breast cancer leading to a diagnosis can not only be upsetting and unexpected, but complicated as well. Developing breast cancer at a younger age?in a woman?s 40s, 30s, even 20s?will mean making important and difficult decisions about one?s life and future perhaps much sooner than originally expected.
Today it’s almost as common for woman to experience hair loss as men. Since looks are usually much more important to woman then men hair loss can have a severe psychological effect. For men, it can be a relatively normal part of life; however it’s almost impossible for woman to be socially acceptable when they have no or thinning hair. There are many reasons why some women experience hair loss. Some of these reasons can be the same as men. For example, certain medications can have an effect on hair loss. Often times, just like with men, hair loss can be hereditary. Pattern baldness can be passed down from one generation to the next and isn’t gender specific. |