CANCER

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women, and almost everyone knows at least one person who has been treated for it. More than 180,000 women are

Common benign breast changes fall into several broad categories. These include generalized breast changes, solitary lumps, nipple discharge, and infection and/or inflammation. Generalized Breast Changes Generalized breast lumpiness is known

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