CANCER

Abscess: A pocket of pus that forms as the body’s defenses attempt to wall off infection-causing germs. Areola: The colored tissue that encircles the nipple. Aspiration: Removal of fluid from

After a mastectomy, some women decide to wear a breast form (prosthesis). Others prefer to have breast reconstruction, either at the same time as the mastectomy or later on. Each

Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes. Within each lobe are many smaller lobules. Lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. The lobes, lobules,

Women with breast cancer now have many treatment options. Many women want to learn all they can about the disease and their treatment choices so that they can take an