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Can I get a mammogram if I have breast implants? Absolutely! Women with breast implants should receive regular annual mammograms. Screening mammograms have been proven to save lives by detecting breast cancer in earlier and more treatable stages. However, both

If you’ve found a lump under your armpit, it is important to contact your doctor. While it could potentially indicate cancer is present, it is far more likely to be a benign condition like an infection, allergy, or a cyst.

Nipple discharge—which may be clear, yellow, white, green, or bloody—is most often caused by a benign (non-cancerous) condition. However, it is important to talk to your doctor if you notice any type of nipple discharge. Possible Causes of Nipple Discharge

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC), also sometimes called Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma, is the most common type of breast cancer accounting for about 80% of all breast cancer cases. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma begins in the milk ducts and spreads to surrounding tissues.

Triple negative breast cancer is somewhat common—with about 10-20% of breast cancers diagnosed as triple negative. While many types of breast cancer affect women age 60 or over, triple negative breast cancer is more common among younger women under age

Breast cancer is treated with many different types of medications and procedures depending on your unique needs. When deciding on a breast cancer treatment plan for you, your doctor will consider the stage and grade of your cancer and your individual

Breast cancer stage is determined by: Size of the tumor Whether the cancer cells have spread to lymph nodes Whether cancer cells have spread to other parts of your body Stage 0 Stage 0 refers to a non-invasive cancer where

Abnormal mammogram results are no cause for panic—your doctor simply wants to get a closer look at a particular area. You will be asked to schedule a follow up test, which may be a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, or breast

Breast ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves and specialized software to produce real-time images of the breast tissues. Ultrasound does not expose the patient to radiation and is considered one of the safest types of medical imaging with no known

Breast infections, also known as mastitis, are most common among breastfeeding women. Breast infections are typically caused by common bacteria, known as Staphylococcus aureus. Breastfeeding often causes nipples to become dry and cracked, and the bacteria enters into the breast

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a form of cancer in which cancer cells block lymph vessels in the breast. Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, accounting for only 1-5% of all breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S., but it is often