A breast self-exam is something that anyone can perform in the privacy of their own home to check to see if there are any abnormalities in their body. Helen Nichter reminds us that all bodies are ...

Even if you're doing an annual check-up at the gynaecologist, you still need to remind yourself to do a quick monthly breast examination. Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa After your regular breast exam by ...

Breast cancer is often spoken about in hushed tones, yet doctors stress that awareness and early detection save lives. Self-breast examination is one of the simplest ways for women and men to stay ...

Proactive self-care stands as an indispensable pillar of overall well-being. Among the myriad health concerns, breast cancer takes center stage, underscoring the critical necessity of routine ...

Catching cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be treated most successfully, can increase the chances individuals who develop the disease go on to live long, healthy lives. Doctors are not as ...

When you consider that rates of breast cancer continue to rise in women under 50, per the American Cancer Society, it makes sense to want to do everything you can to prevent it—or at the very least, ...

The landscape of breast cancer detection continues to evolve, with medical understanding now emphasizing personalized knowledge of breast tissue over rigid examination routines. This shift reflects ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer ...

The importance of breast cancer awareness can never be amplified enough. A stitch in time saves nine, and early detection saves lives! While breast self-exams at home can’t replace a medical check-up, ...

One in 13 Filipinos can develop breast cancer, according to the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research ...

A woman should have an annual mammogram once she turns 45 years old. However, younger women are encouraged to perform a breast self-exam once every month to maintain breast health and look for ...