It is one of the most used things in the home and office segment, still we rarely put thought before buying it. Nobody can do without toilet paper. But wouldn’t it be great to know a few things that about them? Read on and decide for yourself.

Go green
Toilet papers are often bleached with chlorine to get the white color. Chlorine, however, is not an environment-friendly material and contaminates water and air. So, always read the label to see if the toilet paper has been recycled and is free of chlorine. And, ensure that the recycled toilet papers are made by cutting trees from a government-approved forest region.

Find the perfect material
Paper’s resistance to tear indicates its strength. Ensure that when you buy toilet paper, you pick up a strong one that is durable and resistant to puncture. But that said, many toilet papers do not tear with ease, and this makes it a messy affair. Look for toilet papers with proper defined perforation.

Look for tubeless packs
Several brands have become environment-friendly and release tubeless versions of toilet paper rolls without cardboard cylinders inside. They are considered to be easy to use and are safe for the environment, too. Now that you know what to look out for in toilet papers, next time you step out to buy toilet paper, make the right choice.

Stock up on and save
Always keep an eye for sales and coupons that reduce the cost per roll. If you have tried and tested a particular brand, check out for offers related to your trusted brand. Sometimes a huge roll during a sale can save big bucks.

Easy to dispose off
Most brands now claim that their tissue rolls are easily flushable and are safe for the drainage system. But several tests conducted on them indicate otherwise. Recent tests have shown that it took at least 10 to 15 minutes to disintegrate and break it into small pieces. When tissue rolls were soaked in water overnight, some disintegrated and some did not. So, it’s a good idea to do a test trial first of a small batch before buying.

Compare, compare, and compare.
Companies are expanding their brand images to include jumbo and mega toilet papers. This makes it difficult to compare. Initially to meet competition, several brands increased the number and size of sheets. But now, it is observed that the size of the sheets and number of the sheets diminish when compared to older versions. Anyhow, it is always a good idea to check reviews and compare, before buying the stock of toilet paper rolls.

Storage matters
People buy huge bulk of toilet tissue paper, but often, they don’t see how they are stored later on. This can spoil the quality of the paper, and even cause damage. If infected, it won’t be safer to use them for personal use. Decide a place and store these toilet papers at a safe place.

Breast cancer is called metastatic when it originates in the breast and then spreads to other parts of the body: bones, lungs, liver, and sometimes the brain. Treating breast cancer involves a combination of several different therapies, which include hormonal, radiation, and others. The primary motive of metastatic breast cancer treatment is to control the growth and spread of cancerous cells, to relieve the symptoms of cancer and to maintain the best possible quality of life because this type of cancer is not completely curable.

The most appropriate method of metastatic breast cancer treatment depends on the folowing:

• Finding the treatment that the this type cancer responds to
• Ability of the affected person to cope with the side effects
• The location and size of breast cancer cells
• The extent to which the cancer cells have spread and to which parts of the body
• Past treatments in case there has been a diagnosis at the primary stage
• Characteristics of cancer cells, whether hormone receptors or not

Advanced metastatic breast cancer treatment involves treating with one or more of the following systemic therapies:

• Hormonal therapy: These are drugs that are given to women who have hormone receptors on their breast cancer cells. It can slow or stop the growth of cancer cells or make them smaller. For some, the benefits may last for years.
• Chemotherapy: This is used on those who do not have hormone receptors on their breast cancer cells. It also works when cancer cells have stopped responding to hormone therapy or when the cancer is spreading very fast.
• Targeted therapy: Also called biological therapy, this therapy involves drugs that stop the growth of the particular type of cancer cells. It is suitable in particular cases only and has to be used in combination with other treatments.
• Radiotherapy: It is used to reduce the size of breast cancer cells in some parts of the body, especially in the bones. It may also be used to control regional recurrence in the skin, neck or under the arm.
• Surgery: Although not routinely done, it helps when breast cancer is primary cancer. It may be done to relieve the distress.

Breast cancer treatment for most patients is very stressful. It is necessary for the patient undergoing breast cancer treatment to talk with the consulting doctor and the members of the healthcare team regarding any apprehensions and to maintain a good quality of life.