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Here’s What You Need to Know About BRCA 1 and 2: The Breast Cancer Genes

Her mother died of breast cancer. Her aunts and cousins developed breast cancer at a young age. She wanted to avoid the same fate.  We...

Cancer Diaries: It’s Marathon, Not a Sprint

Everything in life can be considered a marathon: motherhood, career, life. You name it, it’s probably a marathon. Cancer is a freaking marathon of the worst kind because it’s going to be years before you’ll see the finish line.

The Mammary Glands

Mammary glands, which are located in the breast overlying the pectoralis major muscles, are present in both sexes, but usually are functional only in the female.

Galactorrhea or Milky Nipple Discharge in Women

Galactorrhea is a discharge of milk or a milk-like secretion from the breast in women who aren't breast feeding or in women six months post-partum.