Chest tumors can be benign or malignant. Both types of tumors can cause similar symptoms, such as pain or swelling in the chest area. The chest wall forms the protective casing for the heart, lungs, ...

Monthly self-checks can be a helpful way to recognize early symptoms of conditions such as cancer. People may benefit from checking body parts such as the breasts, chest, testicles, and skin monthly.

A musician thought an unusual bump on her chest had been caused by playing the bagpipes - but it turned out to be breast cancer. Although Julie Brinklow had noticed the odd bulge she was not concerned ...