It used to be believed that osteoporosis was a natural part of aging, but that is not the case. Osteoporosis is a bone diseases that happens when the body loses too much bone, doesn’t make enough bone, or both. At
Question: Does my insurance cover my mammogram? Answer: In nearly every case, yes! If you’re like most women, you’re concerned about your risk for developing breast cancer, and you know that there’s nothing better than a regular mammogram for early
Join us on Saturday, April 22, 2017 for the 2nd annual Breakfast & Boobs with myTalk 107.1s Lori & Julia. The duo will be on site at The Breast Center of Maple Grove from 9:00am – 11:00am where you can
Please join the physicians and staff in welcoming Dr. Christopher Bauman to The Breast Center of Maple Grove. This month we’re shining the spotlight on Dr. Bauman so you can get to know him and what he does at The
Reducing your risk of breast cancer is possible. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent the disease, you can reduce your risk of breast cancer through three simple lifestyle changes. Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer: Maintain a Healthy Weight
Male Breast Cancer Symptoms Male breast cancer symptoms are often ignored because many people believe that men can’t get breast cancer. Men and women both have breast tissue, but the vast majority of men lack the hormones that cause the
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Chemotherapy is one treatment option for breast cancer. Chemotherapy may be given intravenously or by mouth. It works by traveling through the bloodstream to kill cancer cells in most parts of the body, not just in
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
Lump in Armpit 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,
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
