Even if you're doing an annual check-up at the gynaecologist, you still need to remind yourself to do a quick monthly breast examination. Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa After your regular breast exam by ...

When you consider that rates of breast cancer continue to rise in women under 50, per the American Cancer Society, it makes sense to want to do everything you can to prevent it—or at the very least, ...

A woman should have an annual mammogram once she turns 45 years old. However, younger women are encouraged to perform a breast self-exam once every month to maintain breast health and look for ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer ...

Proactive self-care stands as an indispensable pillar of overall well-being. Among the myriad health concerns, breast cancer takes center stage, underscoring the critical necessity of routine ...

Exactly one year ago, my mom was in the shower and while shaving her armpit, she felt a hard lump in her upper right breast. She knew immediately. She called the doctor that very day. Just three ...

First things first: a breast self-exam is basically getting to know your breasts really well. Think of it as a monthly check-in with your body. While it’s not a replacement for regular mammograms (you ...

Time spent soaking up the summer sun is one of the things that makes the season so appealing. Warm outdoor air has a calming effect that can make anyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. As good as ...

Monthly self-checks can be a helpful way to recognize early symptoms of conditions such as cancer. People may benefit from checking body parts such as the breasts, chest, testicles, and skin monthly.

A breast self-exam is something that anyone can perform in the privacy of their own home to check to see if there are any abnormalities in their body. Helen Nichter reminds us that all bodies are ...