If you’ve recently had a mammogram and were told you have dense breasts, you may be wondering what that means — and whether you need a different type of breast…
If you have looked at your mammogram results and wondered, “What does dense breast tissue mean?” you’re not alone — and you’re not in immediate danger. Nearly half of women…
Tia Mitchell is full of energy. Her laugh fills a room, and her passion for helping other women is contagious. Behind Tia’s bright spirit is a story that started with…
Kerrie Fullen has spent years around cancer care. As a Norton Healthcare employee who worked with Norton Cancer Institute, she understood better than most why routine screenings matter. She’s also…
Celebrating Oaks Day 2024 has taken on a new meaning for Rachel Trice, 34, of Madison, Indiana. Rachel will be among the 150 breast and ovarian cancer survivors to walk…
Sara Scott received upsetting news. Her niece had been diagnosed with breast cancer. At 40 years old and after her first mammogram, Virginia Doll, a fashion designer in New York…
All breasts are unique – from their shape and size to their density. Breasts are made of fat, fibrous tissue (strands of collagen protein that hold fat, connective tissue and…
Knowing how to check for breast cancer with a self-exam can be an effective way to be aware of any changes in your breasts, but isn’t a replacement for an…
Finding a lump in her breast was something Heather Kleisner didn’t have time for in her busy life. But when she did, the meetings, conference calls and event planning on…
Finding a lump in your breast can be scary, and it’s easy to think of the worst-case scenario: cancer. However, the American Cancer Society notes that breast lumps are relatively…
Four years ago, Sara Westerman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chose treatment that included a double mastectomy with reconstruction. While preparing for surgery, Sara discovered pillows designed for patients…
Rhonda Cash calls herself a breast cancer “thriver.” She practices self-care by giving back to her community and shares comforting gifts with cancer patients going through treatment. “I want other…