Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with one in seven women developing breast cancer in her lifetime. In the U.S. in 2004, the American Cancer Society estimated that nearly 216,000 new cases of breast cancer in women and 1500 new cases of breast cancer in men would be diagnosed, and over 40,000 women and 400 men would die from the disease.   The incidence of breast cancer in women increases... Read more >

Breast Disease

Breast cancer is what comes to mind when most people think of breast disease. In fact, a number of other types of breast disease exist, including some, such as breast mastitis and fibrocystic breast disease that can produce non-cancerous breast lumps. The appearance of any form of breast lump is a frightening event, as the first thought of most women is that they have found a breast cancer tumor.Breast mastitis is... Read more >

Breast Health

Women's breasts come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of their differences in appearance, all women's breasts need special care to stay healthy for a lifetime. Good breast care starts with the same things that are good for the rest of your body. Practice good nutrition, get plenty of exercise, and cut back on any caffeine, cigarettes, or alcohol if you consume them at all. Breast Care Throughout... Read more >

Cosmetic Procedures

For some women, breasts can be a source of pride, a symbol of motherhood, and a source of great pleasure. Unfortunately for others, breasts can also be a reason for great suffering. A woman's unhappiness with her breasts might be physical, psychological, or both. Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and some women have two breasts that look entirely different from each other. All are normal, but women don't have... Read more >

Breasts and Pregnancy

A pregnant woman's body undergoes a number of changes as it prepares to give birth to a baby. Most noticeably, a woman's abdomen expands and bulges as her uterus grows to support the growing fetus. In addition, a pregnant woman's breasts will often enlarge as they prepare to produce breast milk.     One of the first signs of pregnancy is sore breasts. As early as a few weeks after conception, a... Read more >

Breast Anatomy

Do you know your breast anatomy? Knowing the parts of the breast, what they do and why they are important is critical knowledge for identifying any abnormalities that might appear in the breast. Parts of the Breast Do you know why your breasts are so soft? Your breast anatomy does not contain any muscle. Breasts are made up of glandular, fatty, and fibrous tissues. There is a layer of fatty tissue that surrounds... Read more >

Breast Augmentation

Is there an easy way to larger breasts? Will popping a "natural" pill enhance your breast size and firmness, or is it all marketing hype? Is the breast enhancement pill a safe alternative to breast augmentation surgery? Many companies claim to have natural herbal supplements that can provide breast enhancement properties. The effectiveness of these products and their safety, however, are still in... Read more >

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy drugs are used to slow or stop cancer cells from reproducing. Drugs can shrink tumors significantly, thereby controlling the disease. They improve quality of life and extend it.   Chemotherapy drugs are given independently or in combination with other medications or therapies. Drug choice depends on cancer type and cell structure, origin and degree of spreading.Although beneficial, breast... Read more >