Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatisticsRisk FactorsScreening for Early DetectionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statistics Risk Factors Screening for Early Detection Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. In the United States, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.Black women have slightly lower rates of breast cancer than White women, but they have a significantly higher risk of developing more aggressivetriple-negative breast cancers(TNBC)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScreening GuidelinesScreening in Black WomenTypes of ScreeningHow to Get Screened Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Screening Guidelines Screening in Black Women Types of Screening How to Get Screened This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. In the United States,breast canceris the second leading cause of death in women assigned female at birth. Although mortality rates from breast cancer have declined over time,Black womenare 40% more likely to die from the disease than White women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChanges in the Breast TissueChanges in the Breast’s SkinChanges in the NippleSwollen Lymph NodesBreast PainSymptoms in Black WomenWhen to See a ProviderNext in Breast Cancer GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Breast Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Changes in the Breast Tissue Changes in the Breast’s Skin Changes in the Nipple Swollen Lymph Nodes Breast Pain Symptoms in Black Women When to See a Provider...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Staging Process TNM System Breast Cancer Stages Frequently Asked Questions When you’ve first beendiagnosed with breast cancer, a big question on your mind will likely be: How bad is it? Doctors determine how advanced cancer is through the diagnosis and staging process, labeling your cancer with astagebetween 0 and 4. The higher the stage, the more advanced the cancer is. Treatment options will typically be more aggressive for more advanced cancers, and prognosis, or outlook, is worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMistrust in the Healthcare SystemAccess to CareCost of CareDelayed DiagnosisHow to Seek Equitable CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mistrust in the Healthcare System Access to Care Cost of Care Delayed Diagnosis How to Seek Equitable Care Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Breast canceris the second most common cancer affecting American women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSignsFurther TestsPreparationHow It WorksResultsNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Signs Further Tests Preparation How It Works Results Next Steps Breast cancer ultrasound can help detect signs of potential cancer, such as irregular lumps or abnormal features within a lump or mass. However, while ultrasound can identify suspicious areas, it cannot definitely diagnose cancer on its own. Further tests, such as amammogramor biopsy, are required to confirm or rule out a breast cancer diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible Skin ChangesClearing Up Breast AcneOther CausesWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Skin Changes Clearing Up Breast Acne Other Causes When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions While skin changes are common as you age and most are harmless, some changes in the breast may be a sign of cancer. Pimples on your breast, however, typically do not indicate cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast Cancers Without a LumpAsymptomatic Breast CancerPain in BreastDelayed DiagnosisScreening RecommendationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Cancers Without a Lump Asymptomatic Breast Cancer Pain in Breast Delayed Diagnosis Screening Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions It is possible to havebreast cancerwithout a lump. About one in six people with breast cancer do not report having a lump when they’re diagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsRisk FactorsDiagnosisFind a SpecialistTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Risk Factors Diagnosis Find a Specialist Treatment Coping Lymphedema(swelling) occurs whenlymph nodesor lymph vessels are damaged or blocked. It occurs in about 20% of people treated forbreast cancer, though the number can vary depending on specific therapies (radiation as part of care, for example).It is a common complication of breast cancer as lymph fluid fails to drain normally from the affected area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve got eczema, you’re not alone. In fact, this condition affects more than 31 million Americans.Eczema is a skin condition that can affect multiple areas of the body, including your breasts. This condition typically causes dry, itchy skin. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for eczema, but symptoms can be managed with medications and a good skin care routine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast Imaging ReportsBI-RADS ClassificationsBI-RADS Scoring and Breast DensityLimitations of BI-RADSSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Imaging Reports BI-RADS Classifications BI-RADS Scoring and Breast Density Limitations of BI-RADS Summary Frequently Asked Questions A BI-RADS number reveals to your healthcare providers anything that may look potentially abnormal. It can also help them quantify how concerning the finding is. A change in the number from test to test can also help your healthcare providers more clearly detect a difference between the test results....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Piotr Marcinski / EyeEm/Getty Images As with any surgery, there are risks involved with undergoing a breast lift. The recovery process, while relatively short, also requires a commitment to post-surgical care for optimal results. If you are considering a breast lift, learning about what the surgery entails from start to finish is a good first step....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesMammogramsUltrasoundMRIsBiopsyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Mammograms Ultrasound MRIs Biopsy Frequently Asked Questions Finding a lump in the breast may spur the question: What does a tumor look like? A tumor, another name for a breast lump, mass, nodule, growth, or swelling, will look and feel differently depending on whether it is benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Breast changes over the course of a woman’s life are common....