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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A breast self-exam is a check-up a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in the breast tissue, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Your goal is get used to the feel of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

R.N. Carolyn Weaver answers the question: 'How Do I Do A Breast Self-Exam?' — -- Question: How do I do a proper breast self-exam? Answer: There are several different methods of doing a breast ...