Breast Health
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Fibrocystic changes affect around 60% of women of reproductive age. They can be very uncomfortable and worrying. What causes them and how can they be treated? more...
Stem cell breast implants are an exciting new development for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. How do they differ from normal implants and what are the pros and cons? more...
Regular self-examinations can be invaluable in preventing breast cancer yet according to health surveys only a small number of us do them regularly. Here's how to do it. more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. What is breast cancer and how many women does it affect in UK? Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for. more...
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The Worldwide Search for New Breast Cancer Genes
By: Amanda Woods
Mutations in the so-called breast cancer genes account for only around 5% of breast cancers. more...
6 Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
By: David Henry
One in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Women at high risk should be screened more often and may need preventative medications or surgery. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
5 individual articles in this series gives an insight into common non-cancerous breast anomalies. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Breast abscess is a common complaint in nursing women. Although non-cancerous, these can be very painful. Here are some answers to help manage the condition better. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Like fibroadenomas, breast cysts too are lumps that are non-cancerous. Here are some answers to improven understanding of breast cysts. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Noticing a lump might send a chill down your spine. But some are harmless. Here are answers to enhance understanding of non-cancerous lumps called fibroadenomas. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Nipple discharge is a common reason for women to visit a breast clinic and is very rarely serious. Here are some answers that enhance understanding of this disorder. more...
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