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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
As women age, many factors affect the shape and firmness of a woman's breasts. Pregnancy, nursing, weight changes, and the effect of gravity over time can make a woman's breasts sag and become less firm.The skin of the breasts stretch with these changes, causing the nipple to drop and point toward the ground as opposed to outward, like a well-supported breast.For women who want to restore a youthful... Read more >
Breast health is important to the physiological and psychological health of both men and women. Therefore, a program of "preventive" care that includes self examination is crucial to detecting breast changes and early signs of breast cancer before symptoms progress. Research suggests that a majority of women do not conduct regular self exams. Regular breast self examination is one of the best ways of protecting... Read more >
Once a cancer is diagnosed and an analysis is completed, beginning a treatment regimen as quickly as possible is essential to a good prognosis. While the chance of recurrence even following "successful" treatment is high for breast cancer patients, improvements and advances in treatment protocols have improved treatment response and reduced mortality rate. Radiation, surgery and chemotherapy drugs are... Read more >
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