Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
Read moreMany women feel an unusual lump in their breast at some point during their lives; thankfully, only a tiny percentage of those lumps are... Read more »
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 »
It began for me with changes to my menstrual cycle. I am always fairly regular give or take a few days in getting my period on time. ... Read more »
Because breast cancer has been the subject of so much media attention and marketing, most American women know this message by heart:... Read more »
That uncomfortable burning sensation you feel just before your period. The soreness and tenderness that seems to come out of nowhere,... Read more »
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A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast. Alternative Names Breast mass Considerations Normal... Read more »
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Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes... Read more »
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About 12% of women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Each year in the United States, about 207,000 women are diagnosed with... Read more »
Breast cancer often goes undetected because symptoms may not appear until the cancer is advanced. Because of this, women should have routine... Read more »
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A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.ConsiderationsCysts may form within any tissue... Read more »