A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease, such as breast cancer. But having a risk factor, or even many, does not mean that you are sure to get the disease. Certain ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the world. It has been widely studied throughout history. In fact, research on breast cancer has helped pave the way for breakthroughs in other ...

Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause breast swelling and tenderness. Your breasts may feel lumpy and dense before your period due to milk gland growth. You can limit your salt and ...

The Breast Boutique options at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center is ready for patients to explore.

Breast buds are the most common concern. Breast buds are small, disc-shaped lumps felt under the nipple and areola. Any lump found under the areola is a breast bud until proven otherwise. Breast ...

About 1 in 5 new breast cancers will be ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Nearly all women with this early stage of breast cancer can be cured. DCIS is also called intraductal carcinoma or stage 0 ...