Breast Health: Preventive Care
To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as directed by your healthcare provider.
Angina Pectoris
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAngina pectoris–or simply angina–is chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back. It happens when some part of your heart does not get enough blood and oxygen. Read on for details.
Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesDetailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.
Common Benign Lumps
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayThe 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.
Breast Cancer: Lymphedema After Treatment
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWhenever the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes is disturbed or damaged – often during surgery to remove the lymph nodes – the arm may swell. This swelling, caused by too much fluid, is called lymphedema.
Normal Breast Development and Changes
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayBreast development happens in certain stages during a woman’s life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause.