Mammogram Anxiety from False Positive Results: Solutions
A false-positive result in mammography refers to an indication that seems like breast cancer, but ultimately is determined to be benign. […]
Upper Arm Pain from BC Mets Misdiagnosed As Musculoskeletal
Delaying the correct diagnosis of breast cancer mets in the upper arm bone was that the patient had a history of upper arm pain from a musculoskeletal cause. […]
Are Breast Cancer Bone Mets an Automatic Death Sentence?
Once a woman is diagnosed with only bone mets from breast cancer, does this mean the beginning of the end? […]
Why Aren’t Brain Scans Routine for Breast Cancer Bone Mets?
Breast cancer can spread to the brain; why aren’t brain scans a standard part of lifelong surveillance? […]
Been Told You’ll Get Taxotere for Breast Cancer Treatment?
You have a right to oppose Taxotere to avoid permanently losing your hair. A woman who’s about to undergo breast cancer treatment may be fully aware that a very small percentage of patients who receive [...]
Dense Breasts + Family History vs BRCA for Breast Cancer Risk
What’s the higher risk of breast cancer when pitted against each other: having both family history and dense breasts, or having only a BRCA mutation? […]
Two Biggest Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
A woman can make two lifestyle changes that will prominently help reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence plus reduce mortality. Many survivors of breast cancer have a recurrence – which can occur many years after [...]
Can a Doctor Miss a Breast Lump During a Clinical Exam?
If your gynecologist says everything feels normal after examining your breasts, how likely is it that he or she missed a cancerous lump? […]
Understanding the Finances Behind Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis often takes both a physical and emotional toll on the patient and her family. […]
Newly Diagnosed with TNBC? Survivor Gives Advice, Reassurance
At age 32 Jessica Duemig was diagnosed with tripple negative breast cancer. A survivor, she gives advice and encouragement to the newly diagnosed who need a good shot of badass! […]
Breast Cancer Early Detection Tips from a Triple Negative Survivor
A survivor of triple negative breast cancer shares advice on early detection that every woman should know about. Breast cancer is highly curable only if it is caught early enough. […]
Is Working Nights a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer?
Another study says that working at night significantly increases the risk for breast cancer. […]
Elective Removal of Dense Breasts to Prevent Cancer
Very dense breasts are third in line as a major risk factor for cancer; so why won’t the medical establishment support elective removal like it does for BRCA mutations? […]
Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control
Find out what you can do to help avoid being one of the 28,000 women a year who die from breast, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Obesity is a factor. […]
Can Running Affect the Density of a Woman’s Breasts?
Are you wondering if running can lessen the density of your breasts and thus lower your breast cancer risk? Or maybe they’re mostly fat tissue and you’re afraid that running will bring density to them [...]
What to Look For During Self-Breast Exam Besides Feeling Lumps
If all you did was feel for lumps during your monthly self-breast exam and found nothing, you’re not in the clear. There’re other things to look for. […]
Best Breast Cancer Defense Is Early Detection: Honoring National Mammography Day
For more than three decades, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) has propelled public education on the causes and risks of breast cancer, the importance of early screening and diagnosis, and the growing number of treatment options available today. […]
Ultrasound Shows Blood in a Breast Cyst: Cancer or Benign?
What does it mean when an ultrasound shows blood in a breast cyst? Is this likely cancer or more likely a benign finding? What prompts women to have an ultrasound of their breasts in the [...]
How Often Does Non-Inflammatory Breast Cancer Cause Pain?
Brief sharp pains or ongoing duller pain in a breast will put the fear of cancer in many women. Inflammatory breast cancer is much more associated with pain than is the “regular kind” of breast [...]
Pain & Burning in One Breast for a Month: Cancer or Infection?
If one breast has been painful and burning for the past month, the most likely cause is not as scary as you think, though breast cancer CAN be a cause. In the U.S., approximately 264,000 [...]
Can a Man’s Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer in a Woman?
Is there a link between using a man’s deodorant and breast cancer in women? With all the fear of this and that causing breast cancer, some women are seriously wondering if using a man’s deodorant [...]
Can a 17 Year Old Get Breast Cancer? Yes.
It’s fair to be point-blank: A girl of 17 years CAN get breast cancer. It has happened. But there’s something that teen girls need to be very aware of when it comes to breast cancer. [...]
If Cysts Look Benign on Mammogram Can You Stop Worrying?
Under certain circumstances, a cyst on a mammogram can have a benign appearance, but under other circumstances, it can look very concerning to a doctor. […]
Is Slow Growing Breast Cancer Worse Due to Longer Existence?
Some women believe that because the breast cancer tumor has “been in there” longer—despite slow growth—that this means it’s more dangerous than one that’s been present for only a short time but growing faster. [...]
The Link Between “Skinny Fat” and Breast Cancer
It’s now been shown that being “skinny fat” puts a woman at a higher risk of invasive breast cancer. This in part explains why “thin” women can get just as sick as full figured women. [...]
Should a Woman Have Both Breasts Removed if One Has Cancer?
Numerous studies show that women over-panic when cancer is found in one breast and unnecessarily have the other healthy breast removed; no survival benefit has been proven. […]
Why Isn’t Ultrasound Standard for Breast Cancer Screening?
If false positive rates of ultrasound screening cause anxiety & unnecessary biopsies, isn’t this worth the breast cancer it’ll catch that a mammogram misses, even if it’s just a handful of patients? Ultrasound is frequently [...]
How Do Dense Breasts Compare to Top Risks for Breast Cancer?
“Extremely” dense breasts have been noted in medical literature to be a significant risk for cancer, but what about compared to the biggest risk factors such as family history and BRCA? […]
Can Breast Cancer Cause a Bruise-Like Area on the Skin?
An especially aggressive form of breast cancer can cause the appearance of bruising on the breasts. So how do you tell the difference between the bruise-like area of this kind of cancer and that of [...]
Most Likely Cause of Breast Lump in a Teenager
Your teen daughter comes to you worried about a lump in her breast. What’s this most likely to be? The concept of “lump” has nearly become synonymous with cancer, so that’s why even when a [...]
Can a Fibroadenoma Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Unfortunately, the presence of a complex fibroadenoma in breast tissue means an increased risk of breast cancer. However, the risk is influenced by this benign tumor’s cellular features. “Simple fibroadenomas do not seem to increase [...]
Is Prostate Cancer Deadlier than Breast Cancer?
The extent that breast cancer awareness is promoted may have you believing that this disease is a LOT deadlier than prostate cancer. […]
Can Breast Cancer Go Away on Its Own Without Treatment?
Can breast cancer really go away on its own in some cases — a spontaneous resolution? Or could these cases simply be that of an initial misdiagnosis? […]
Why Does Hair Grow in Thicker After Chemotherapy?
Many women report that their hair grows in thicker and fuller after losing it from chemotherapy. Is this an illusion or is the hair shaft actually bigger in diameter? […]
My Estranged Sister Didn’t Tell Me She Had Breast Cancer
Does a woman who hates her sister owe it to her to reveal a breast cancer diagnosis, since family history is a major risk factor for this disease? • What is the right thing to [...]
What Are the Best Supplements for Healthy Breasts?
According to a medical doctor, there are quite a few supplements that are the best for breast health. No matter how “healthy” you think your diet is, you still need to supplement with at least some [...]
Sitting a Lot Every Day Raises Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is linked to prolonged periods of sitting done most days of the week. For this study, other variables were adjusted for like physical activity and body mass index, and the results still came [...]
Breast Cancer Risk in Pear vs. Apple Shaped Women
Cancer.gov Researchers have revealed that the breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women is a function of waist circumference, independent of body mass index (BMI). And that means that whether or not a woman's [...]
How Often Women with Dense Breasts Should Get Mammogram
Women with dense breasts have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. Is the yearly mammogram often enough for adequate for tumor detection? Because dense tissue increases the risk of breast cancer, one may wonder [...]
