Published OnNovember 27, 2021
5 Steps to Perform a Proper Breast Self-Exam
One in every eight American women has a chance of developing breast cancer in her life, according to a report by the American Cancer Society....
Published OnMay 9, 2021
Annual Mammography Screening Offers Women of All Ages Same Benefits
Both pre- and post-menopausal women who undergo annual screening mammography have fewer late-stage breast cancer diagnoses, fewer interval cancers, and smaller average tumor size. Women...
Published OnApril 26, 2021
Why Thermography Isn’t Recommended as a Screening Tool
Your homeopathic clinic or health spa may have informed you that they are offering thermography breast cancer screening services. While you may think that this...
Published OnMarch 29, 2021
Understanding the Different Types and Subtypes of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breast. It typically forms in the lobules or the ducts of...
Published OnJuly 28, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Doctors Are Still Urging Patients To Continue Cancer Screenings
According to a recent article by USA Today, data suggests that patients are discontinuing doctor visits and cancer screenings due to COVID-19, leading to further...
Published OnJanuary 13, 2017
Does Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
The decision to give birth to a child is definitely a personal one. The ongoing debate between reproductive history and the risk of cancer is...
Published OnJanuary 7, 2017
Signs of Breast Cancer: Why Screening & Self Exams Are So Important
The regular hustle and bustle of our daily lives means that we are often too busy or too distracted to take proper care of ourselves....
Published OnNovember 25, 2016
Myths & Facts: What Do Breast Cancer Lumps Feel Like?
Finding a lump in your breast is a psychologically traumatizing experience for anyone, regardless of your age or current health status. On one end of...
Published OnAugust 27, 2016
Heterogeneously Dense Breasts with Lots of Fibroglandular Tissue
The term dense breasts is used to describe breast tissue that is less fatty and composed of more non-fatty (fibrolandular) tissue than tissue found in...
Published OnAugust 20, 2016
Can Pet Dogs Sense Breast Cancer in Their Owners?
In a recent interview, actress Shannen Doherty discussed some of her personal experiences, along with her belief that her beloved dog Bowie was the first...