Mammary duct ectasia is when a milk duct in the breast becomes blocked and clogged up with fluid. It is not a serious condition and does not increase a person’s risk of breast cancer. However, it may cause pain, tenderness, and swelling, and it can sometimes lead to an infection called mastitis. Learn more here.…
Doctors use tumor size to help determine the stage of breast cancer. People with early-stage cancers are likely to have smaller tumors that are easier for doctors to treat. However, doctors take many other factors into account when determining the cancer stage and possible treatment approaches. Learn more here. …read more
New research finds a link between HPV vaccination and a considerable drop in cases of HPV infection and the number of precancerous lesions. …read more
A significant dropout rate during trials raises questions about how it will fly in the real world. Medscape Medical News …read more
A person’s risk of breast cancer increases with age. Doctors most commonly diagnose the condition in females over the age of 50. However, there are many other factors that can affect the chances of developing breast cancer. Learn about these risk factors, as well as the benefits and risks of regular screening, here. …read more
Tubular carcinoma is a type of invasive breast cancer. In this article, learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of tubular carcinoma and the outlook for people with this cancer. …read more
Medullary breast carcinoma is a rare type of invasive breast cancer. In this article, we look at the symptoms, causes, and treatment of medullary breast carcinoma and the outlook for people with this cancer. …read more
The update does not change recommendations but puts more focus on the health benefits of fish consumption for pregnant women and children. Medscape Medical News …read more
Some experts say there is cause for concern. The FDA says the numbers shift year to year, that such letters are only one tool the agency uses, and the drop does not signal a change in priorities. Medscape Medical News …read more
An experimental agent had ‘impressive’ results in metastatic, pretreated cancers, especially breast cancer, in a phase 1/2 study. Medscape Medical News …read more