The real answer is . . . We don’t know. But we do know there’s a 99% chance it’s NOT cancer (Kushwaha et al.). Breast pain is extremely common and as many as 70% of women will experience it at some point in their lifetime (Kataria et al.). Sometimes it is a dull ache, like…
Finding a breast lump in pregnancy can be very scary, and a lot of things may be in your head right now. BUT, don’t fill yourself with too much worry and anxiety. Having breast cancer while pregnant is rare, even more so for women under 35 years old. Furthermore, you will experience a lot of…
Breast milk color is often thought to be white. So, when you notice a different colored substance coming out of your breast, it’s understandable to be concerned. Breast Milk Color: Different Colors Are Normal Yes, breast milk can be different colors! It’s quite normal for breast milk to be yellowish and even change color over…
Breastfeeding Let Down In terms of breastfeeding, “let down” is a good thing. It is a reflex that the body uses to let mom know that the mammary glands are ready to release the milk they have produced. Let Down Reflex The let down reflex can be indicated by a tingling sensation. If the breasts are full…
A breast fibroadenoma is not cancer. It is a breast lump that is most commonly happens between the ages of 15 and 35 years old. In most cases, a breast fibroadenoma does not cause any pain, and it usually has a round shape. It can feel firm, smooth and even rubbery. When you touch a fibroadenoma, it…
A mammogram for breast cancer screening may hurt in some cases. It is not the same experience for every person. There are different factors that determine whether or not a screening mammogram will be painful for you. Remember, that mammograms only take about 10 to 15 seconds for each breast. So, even if you do…
Tuberous breasts, also known as tubular breasts or breast hypoplasia, are a condition that is caused by breast tissue that does not proliferate properly during the puberty stage. This is not common, but it also cannot be considered rare as women don’t usually seek treatment for this. While this condition doesn’t pose direct health threats, some women…
If a breast nipple points inward instead of out, it is known as an inverted nipple. An inverted nipple is when the whole thing is inward and sometimes even below the surface of the colored portion of the breast, the areola. Usually they will move back outward when stimulated, but in some cases they do not….
Breast cancer symptoms can be different for different people. Some patients who have breast cancer may have no symptoms at all. One study reports that around 25% of breast cancers are found by self-examination (1). Some signs and symptoms of breast cancer include: The normal shape and size of a breast is unique to…
Are you wondering what to expect from a 3D mammogram? Many are a bit intimidated by the name and are unsure whether they need to undergo this test or not. Read on to learn more about the 3D mammogram, what to expect, as well as how it compares to the standard mammogram. What is a…