Nipple discharge:May occur from an infection, or cancer, or from very small tumors within a part of the brain called the pituitary gland, which influences secretions from the breast. In cases of infection, the discharge is usually brown or greenish. The color and characteristics of nipple disch...
Dimpled breast skin (like an orange peel), or a sudden red area on the skin Nipple that looks like it has been pushed in How is breast cancer diagnosed? Tell your healthcare provider if you have a family history of cancer, especially breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. Tell your provide...
This is why you should be giving your breasts a good ol’ look every now and then. Changes in the way the skin on your breasts looks and feels isn’t always a cause of concern, but can sometimes be a sign of breast cancer. If you notice dimpling or puckering of the skin, where it...
Screening for breast cancer is done by mammography. A mammogram is a special series of x-rays taken of the breast. A doctor looks for any abnormal signs or patterns on the mammogram that might be breast cancer. These signs usually show up on the mammogram before any lump can be felt in...
But pain in one or both of your breasts isn't necessarily a sign of breast cancer. Breast tenderness and other discomfort can happen for many reasons. This article looks at the most common breast pain causes. What Causes Breast Pain? Doctors group breast pain into two categories: cyclical ...
I’m constantly grieving for my pre-cancer body that was fit, strong, and graceful. I can now pinpoint when the cancer entered my body – six months after my 34th birthday. That was the last time I looked and felt like me.I’ve had such a fear of dipping my toe back into acting...
Future of breast cancer vaccine looks hopefulWhat if we could cure treat breast cancer like we cured polio? That is the question Dr. Vincent Tuohy, an autoimmunologist at the Cleveland Clinic, had in mind about eight years ago when he turned...
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Associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (AALCL), a rare cancer that may be linked to textured implants Breast implant illness, which can include symptoms such as fatigue, memory loss, rash, and “brain fog” Implants can also rupture and leak. If a saline implant ruptures, it will deflate...
HER2.This test looks for the gene human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. It can help cancer grow more quickly. If your cancer isHER2-positive, targeted therapy could be a treatment option for you. Grade.This tells the doctor how different the cancer cells look from healthy cells and wheth...