Breast health: what you should know

What to do when you find a breast lump, There’s little that scares women more than finding a breast lump — especially if you know you’re at risk for breast cancer because of family history or for other reasons. But if it happens to you, the first thing to do is take a deep breath (and then another, and then another if you need […]

Breast discharge, When a woman who isn’t nursing a baby notes fluid seeping from her nipple it can be very distressing. But nipple discharge is actually quite common — it just isn’t talked about much. Many women become anxious and worried about fluid coming from their nipples. Some are curious about it, others are completely freaked out […]

Mammograms — one tool for breast cancer screening, One of the most controversial subjects in women’s health is the use of mammograms in detecting breast cancer. In 2005, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute came out with the news that yearly screening mammograms did not decrease deaths from breast cancer. This was a surprise to a lot of […]

Mammograms, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD A mammogram is a 2-dimensional imaging tool that uses x-rays to detect breast cancer in women without symptoms. Most women get what’s known as screening mammograms. These imaging tests allow a radiologist the opportunity to detect something new or see changes in your breast tissue. Mammogram screening guidelines do […]

Do I have to take Tamoxifen?, Women with the most common form of breast cancer may find that their treatment plans include tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is one of the most frequently-used chemotherapy drugs though it is somewhat controversial. When it comes to any kind of breast cancer chemotherapy, there’s a lot to think about. If you have a high-risk profile for breast […]

Causes of breast pain, Reviewed by Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD There are many causes of breast pain but the first fear for many women is that it’s a sign of breast cancer. Breast pain (mastalgia) is rarely a symptom of breast cancer though your first step is still to see your health provider for a breast exam and ultrasound, […]

Medical causes of breast discharge, It’s a revelation to many to learn how common breast discharge is in women, not to mention the many different forms it can take — clear, milky-white, greenish, yellowish, brown, sticky, or bloody! And though we’re far from fully understanding the body chemistry that leads to one form of nipple discharge or another, we are […]