Women's Health

Breast Health See All Understanding Breast Health See All Breast Tests & Procedures See All Common Breast Conditions See All About Breast Cancer See All Breast Cancer Treatment See All  Anatomy of the Breasts in Understanding Breast Health A closer look at the structure of the breast....more  Normal Breast Development and Changes in Understanding Breast Health Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause. ...more  Breast Biopsy in Breast Tests & Procedures A breast biopsy is a small piece of breast tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. This is done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present....more  Breast MRI in Breast Tests & Procedures Magnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table. ...more  Breast Pain (Mastalgia) in Common Breast Conditions There are 2 main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal. ...more  Common Benign Lumps in Common Breast Conditions The 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s. ...more  Breast Cancer: Risk Factors in Understanding Breast Health, About Breast Cancer A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer....more  Breast Cancer: Introduction in About Breast Cancer Breast cancer is 1 of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread. ...more  Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome in Breast Cancer Genetics People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more  Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) in Breast Cancer Genetics A-T is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems....more  Breast Cancer: Treatment Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more  Breast Cancer: Surgery in Breast Cancer Treatment Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices. ...more