Breasts
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My Big Breasts and Me
A GP, psychologist and plastic surgeon detail the issues and health problems faced by excessively large-breasted women.» Read more about My Big Breasts and Me
Bra implants as an alternative to breast implants
If you’ve always longed to burn your bra but couldn’t face the physical consequences, the solution could be on the way.» Read more about Bra implants as an alternative to breast implants
Should I be checking my breasts?
According to several long-term studies, including a 10-year study of 267,000 women, there is absolutely no difference in survival rates between women who perform regular self-exams and those who don’t.» Read more about Should I be checking my breasts?
At what age are implants OK?
What is the right age for breast implants? Saline-filled breast implants are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for women ages 18 and older; silicone implants are approved for women ages 22 and older. Yet some women younger than 18 undergo surgery to place breast implants, and the reason is not simply cosmetic enhancement.» Read more about At what age are implants OK?
Three steps to keeping your breasts healthy
Routine preventative care is the best way to keep you and your breasts healthy. A combination of regular breast self-exams, clinical breast exams and mammograms is the most effective way to detect breast cancer at its early stages.» Read more about Three steps to keeping your breasts healthy
Why I reversed my breast reduction surgery
Size does matter: A woman explains why, 10 years after having her breasts reduced, she changed her mind and went under the knife again.» Read more about Why I reversed my breast reduction surgery
Check Your Breasts
October is breast cancer awareness month. Here are guides on how to self-examine your breasts.» Read more about Check Your Breasts
Breast cancer surgery in your lunch break
A new machine that cuts out tumours within minutes means women can have surgery to remove lumps from their breasts in a lunch hour.» Read more about Breast cancer surgery in your lunch break
Worried women having breasts removed rather than wait for delayed cancer tests
Women at high risk of developing breast cancer are choosing to have their breasts removed before they receive the results of genetic tests because of long delays, a cancer charity said yesterday.» Read more about Worried women having breasts removed rather than wait for delayed cancer tests
Personal-Care Products Can Spur Breast Development in Boys
Personal-care products containing tea tree oils and lavender appear to cause abnormal breast development in pre-pubescent boys, a new study found.» Read more about Personal-Care Products Can Spur Breast Development in Boys
