- Resources
Benign Vs. Malignant Breast Lumps
There are many causes for lumps in the breast. These range from normal changes in your body to abnormal breast disease. Breast lumps are either
See also: Breast lumps and cancer
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Some lumps are age-dependent. Newborn boys and girls both have lumps of enlarged breast tissue beneath the nipple, which have been stimulated by the mother's hormones. These disappear within a few months of birth.
Beg...
Read moreMore information on "Benign Vs. Malignant Breast Lumps"
From Our Experts
Keri's Breast Cancer Story: A New Breast Lump
My name is Doug Haberstroh, my wife Keri was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 at the age of 25. Throughout her breast cancer journey,... Read more »
Pregnant, With Breast Cancer: From Discovering a Lump to Breast Biopsy
My name is Traci Mulder, and I am 40 years old. I have been a breast cancer survivor for six years, since 9/11/2000, and this is my breast... Read more »
From Our Sources
Breast Lumps
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Breast lumps are defined as any new and unusual sense that tissue in the breast is more solid or organized than it once was.For a woman, it is... Read more »
Breast lumps and cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Cancer and breast lumps Information It is understandable thata newly discovered breast lump... Read more »
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer Patient Stori...
If you’ve just learned that you have breast cancer, you may be encountering some of the most anxious moments of your life. Although research has... Read more »
Breast Lumps, Types and Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast. Alternative Names Breast mass Considerations Normal... Read more »
Breast lump
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast mass Home Care For fibrocystic changes, birth control pills are often helpful. Other women are helped by: Avoiding... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
