BRCA 1 and 2- What Does It All Mean??
Doctor: “You have perfectly healthy breasts with no signs of cancer.” Patient: “I’d like you to remove them anyway.” As Angelina Jolie just revealed, women
Accept No Substitutes: Mammograms In Conjunction with, Not Instead of
Do you only paint half your house? Do you use only mouthwash and no toothbrush? Do you only wear one sock? So why would you
Talking Mammography with Family (and Friends)
By now we know that family both does – and does not – play a role in your risk for breast cancer, genetically speaking. Family
Exercise Your Way To Better Breast Health
It’s official (again): Exercise is good for you. Aside from a healthier heart, healthier lungs, reduced risk of disease and illness, an elevated mood, a
More Mammography Views Taken? Good Reasons
In a standard mammogram, you are probably familiar with the usual 4 views that will be taken: a side-to-side (MLO, we call them) and an
That’s Different… Changes in the Breast and Diagnostic Mammograms
“Know thyself” has been wisdom for the ages past… but is wisdom for any age. Know thyself is sage advice in many ways: know your
The Benefits of Breast MRIs When Implants Are Present
In a recent study by the Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, the importance of breast MRIs for women with implants has once again been highlighted. Simply
Exercise and Breast Pain
Here’s an example of chasing yourself in circles, without going for a run at all: A regular exercise routine decreases your likelihood for breast cancer.
