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Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Fibrocystic breast disease (benign lumps in the breasts) are very common and linked to hormonal changes. This article looks at symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Stem Cell Breast Augmentation
Stem cell implants are a new form of cosmetic surgery. This article explores the pros and cons compared to silicone implants, what it costs, and where to get treatment.
How to Check Your Breasts
Regular breast checks are vital in preventing breast cancer but according to surveys only a small number of women self-examine theirs. Here's how to check your breasts.
Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This article explains what breast cancer is and how many women it affects. Here's an overview of signs, symptoms, and treatment.


Contributing Articles in Breast Health

Recovery After Breast Augmentation
After breast implant surgery you will be in some pain, have some discomfort and need lots of rest. Find out what else to expect when you wake up from your procedure.
Breast Augmentation Before and After Pics
Women who are interested in getting breast augmentation surgery may find it helpful to view breast augmentation before and after pics.
Tykerb Gets New Breast Cancer Therapy Indication
Tykerb can now be used as a first-line breast cancer therapy with letrozole for hormone-receptor HER2/Erb2 positive women to delay cancer progression and chemotherapy.
Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy Options
Breast cancer hormone therapy is for hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. Such breast cancer treatment options include tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors and fulvestrant
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Silicone gel implants were banned by the FDA in 1992 and were then re-approved by the FDA in 2006.
BreastScreen Australia Benefits, AIHW Report
BreastScreen Australia helps detect breast cancers early. Since screening for breast cancer began, significant improvements in incidence & mortality rates have been seen.
Breast Implants
The popularity of breast augmentation surgery has been steadily increasing since 1992.
Affordable Breast Augmentation Surgery
In 2008, breast augmentation was the most popular form of cosmetic surgery performed.
New Techniques for Natural Breast Augmentation
Advanced technology harvests adult stem cells from the patients own body fat to create safe, natural, permanent breast enhancements.
Vitamin D Stimulates Anti Breast Cancer Protein
Calcitriol, the most active form of vitamin D, inhibits breast cancer cells, making abnormal cells act more like natural ones.
Clarifying Breast Cancer Controversy
It used to be a given that women from age 40 on should start having annual mammograms. In November 2009 a panel of experts said "maybe not." What should women believe?
Recent Publication Doubts Routine Mammogram
The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force recently revealed the potential harms of routine mammograms, which ignited debate over radiation harm of mammogram procedures.
Benign Breast Lumps
Changes in the texture of breast tissue - particularly unexpected lumps - can be frightening. Fortunately, such changes usually don't signal cancer.
Help a Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient
Showing support to someone who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer can make the diagnosis easier on the patient and their family.
Mammograms: How Soon and How Often
Breast cancer detection recommendations and early screening policies from the world's top medical associations.
Concerns Over Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Debate over breast cancer screening is renewed as a federal task force publishes new guidelines recommending against routine mammography screening for women in their 40s.
Government Suggests New Mammogram Guidelines
Find out the types of mammograms, how to spot symptoms of breast cancer, who should get mammograms and at what age, and the new guidelines on mammogram testing.
New Breast Cancer Screening Mammogram Guidelines
The Preventive Care Task Force recommends an end to routine breast cancer screening by mammogram and self-examination for women younger than 50 years old.
Does New Mammogram Advice Benefit Insurance?
Will the new mammogram advice from a US Task Force for women in their forties benefit insurance companies, and possibly future government supported health care?
Alternative Cure for Breast Cancer
A constant worry and consideration at some stage in every woman's life is the chance of finding a lump that ultimately turns out to be breast cancer.
Exploiting the Pink Ribbon for Corporate Profit
Sales go up if companies join the pink-ribbon movement. However, many companies end up donating little, if anything, to the cause. So who is really being helped?
The Breast Cancer 3-Day
The Breast Cancer 3-Day takes place in several US cities and raises money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthrophic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
Breast Self Exams Save Lives
October may be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but doctors suggest we think and practice pink all year long. Breast cancer survivors like Kristen Berset agree.
Reduce Breast Cancer Risks Through Lifestyle
While it is true that breast cancer is inherited, genetic forces are the cause of only one in ten cases of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an appropriate time to gather vital information not just for a month, but for a lifetime of prevention.

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