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 ...

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, ...

First things first: a breast self-exam is basically getting to know your breasts really well. Think of it as a monthly check-in with your body. While it’s not a replacement for regular mammograms (you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. In recent years, incidence rates of the disease have ...

When it comes to breast health, awareness is truly the first step to prevention. While mammograms and clinical screenings are essential, there’s something you can and should do regularly at home. It ...

"My mission is to help women advocate for their breast health." A breast cancer survivor has created a mobile app, called Feel For Your Life, to help women conduct breast self-exams. "I found out ...

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 ...

Makenzie Schroeder and Lissa Behm-Morawitz at the University of Missouri recently released a study about how using social media filters to change one’s appearance can lead to a phenomenon called ...