Most women know that self-examination for breast lumps is an important routine to ensure that any early lumps are detected. But many women also wonder – how often should I self-examine for breast cancer? Thankfully, there is a great way you can keep up with this essential home-test without inconveniencing yourself. What is a self-exam? […]
7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
About 12% of women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes, according to the CDC. You can reduce your chances of being part of that statistic by making some simple life changes. Breast cancer treatments are continuing to improve, and research has shed some light on how to reduce your risk […]
Our Doctors’ Guidelines for Performing a Breast Self-Exam
Early detection saves lives, so don’t forget to supplement your annual mammogram with monthly self-exams. Learn exactly how to detect abnormalities by following our self breast exam guidelines. Breast cancer is the second most common and second most fatal cancer among American women. However, there are steps you can take to detect early warning signs. A […]
The Truth About Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Which factors can increase your risk of developing breast cancer? The truth is: you should trust your doctor and not believe everything you hear. What are common breast cancer risk factors? You may have heard that there are several factors (some you can control, and some you cannot) that can increase your breast cancer risks. […]
