Once upon a time, lots of us would hang laminated placards in the shower that detailed a step-by-step guide to checking our breasts. The expectation: That you would examine your breasts in a very ...

It's a tough call, deciding which topics gets readers most incensed. Evolution always makes a strong run for the title, but I have to go with something else: readers get really, really upset when you ...

Lillie Shockney answers the question: 'What To Look In A Self-Exam?' — -- Question: What changes in my breast should I look and feel for when doing a breast self-exam? Answer: When doing a breast ...

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 ...

Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully—and you definitely don’t need ...

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 ...

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 ...

For decades, doctors and advocacy groups have urged women to examine their breasts every month for unusual lumps. Now many of those same experts have a different message: Never mind. Earlier this ...

Regular doctor check-ups are an essential part of making sure we stay healthy. But it's not always an ideal situation to visit the doctor's office, especially when healthcare isn't quite affordable ...

Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully—and you definitely don’t need ...