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“What are the risk factors for breast cancer?” is a question many women ask their doctors. Doctors have the tools to help personally assess a woman's risk. Most women who get breast cancer have no known risk factors other than...

Researchers around the world continue to look for factors that could influence a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Here are moderate factors that do not appear to affect the risk of developing breast cancer: Breast implants Miscarriage or abortion Underarm deodorants and antiperspirants Smoking - Para...

A complete breast examination is included in each annual examination. However, it is important for every woman to perform a self-examination monthly. If you're not sure how to perform a complete self-exam, ask your doctor to teach you how. If you find lumps, bumps, or changes, close...

A woman's breast is made up of glandular, connective, fatty tissues, blood vessels, lymphatic tissues, and nerves. Each breast contains up to 20 sections of glandular tissue called lobules. Each lobe has many smaller segments called lobules, where milk is produced. Milk flows from the lobules through thin, thin tubes and through the...