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All Wellness Library articles (14 items)Wellness Library

A Closer Look at Three Breast Cancer Myths
With so much information out there about breast cancer, sometimes it's difficult to separate myth from reality.


Tests and Procedures


All Adult Health Library articles (5 items)Adult Health Library

Anatomy of the Breasts
Each breast has 15 to 20 sections (lobes), which are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each lobe has many smaller lobules, which end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk.


Pediatric Health Library

Breast Conditions
Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign.


Well Advised Library

Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, except for nonmelanoma skin cancer, and the second most common cause of cancer death in American women (lung cancer is the most common cause).


All Krames Patient Education Sheets articles (17 items)Krames Patient Education Sheets

Breast Biopsy, Percutaneous
Percutaneous breast biopsies can be done in a doctor’s office or in an outpatient setting. A needle or special probe is used to remove samples through the skin.


All Related Medicines articles (27 items)Related Medicines

Anastrozole

Capecitabine

Cyclophosphamide

Danazol

Docetaxel

Doxorubicin

Epirubicin

Estradiol

Exemestane

Fluorouracil, 5-FU

Timing Is Important

If you choose to do a breast self-exam (BSE), it's best to do it the week after your period ends, experts say. Some women's breasts get lumpy, tender, or swollen just before or during menstruation, which can make it difficult to do an accurate self-exam. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend BSEs because evidence suggests BSEs do not lower risk for death from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says BSEs are an option for women 20 and older as a means of familiarizing themselves with their breasts so they can notice changes more easily. Talking with your doctor about the benefits and limitations can help you decide if you should start performing BSEs.

 

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