- Resources
Can You Get Breast Cancer From Wearing A Bra To Bed?
Mammary dysplasia; Diffuse cystic mastopathy; Benign breast disease
Treatment
If you have painful breasts, the following may help:
- Take medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Use heat or ice on the breast
- Wear a well-fitting bra
Although some women believe that eating less fat, caffeine, or chocolate helps with their symptoms, there is no good evidence that this helps.
Vitamin E, thiamine, magnesium, and evening primrose oil are not harmful in most cases, but they have not...
Read moreMore information on "Can You Get Breast Cancer From Wearing A Bra To Bed?"
From Our Experts
The Funny Moments of Life With Breast Cancer
PJ Hamel, on the big screen, at the 2004 James Beard Foundation Awards A friend recently said to me, “Why don’t you ever write... Read more »
From "Why Do I Have to Wear a Shirt, Mom?" to "Check Out My...
The first time I remember noticing my breasts, I was 7 years old. I know I was 7, because my mom mentioned it when she said, out of the... Read more »
Stuffing My Bra with My Brother's Sock: After My Mastectomy at Age 27
So it has been a few weeks since my mastectomy and I'm starting to feel a little better. I have finally accepted seeing myself... Read more »
From Bras to Swimsuits: Dressing After Mastectomy
So, you’ve had a mastectomy, and you’re on the road to recovery. Physically, you’re feeling great. But cosmetically – well,... Read more »
After Inflammatory Breast Cancer: What Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
October is a time for memories. Last Saturday I volunteered at our local Komen Race for the Cure and saw that I'm not the only one who... Read more »
From Our Sources
Radiation for Breast Cancer: Radiation with Lumpectomy, Mammos...
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it... Read more »
Fast FAQs: Lymphedema Treatment
Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with lymphedema. What are the treatments like? A. Depending on the seriousness of your case, treatments can range... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Are My Choices After Mastect...
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and I don’t really want to just leave it at that. But I also don’t want to fuss around with something I’d have to... Read more »
Breast MRI and the New American Cancer Society Guidelines for ...
My technician recently told me, just before sending me gliding through an MRI tube, that MRI scans were once an uncommon breast exam. He performed... Read more »
Facebook Meme Aims to Raise Cancer Awareness
Millions of female users on the social network Facebook posted updates last week that contained descriptions of the color of their bras. One message... 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.
