Bilateral breast cancer occurs when malignant cancer cells begin to grow and spread within the tissues of the breasts. These cells may continue to grow to form tumors, which over time can spread to other parts of the body. Although there is no...
The loss of breast tissue following a bilateral mastectomy can decrease your upper body strength and negatively affect your self image. Rebuilding muscle in the chest area can help normalize the profile of your bust, increase strength and play an...
Breast cancer can be very difficult to treat. One of the greatest risks of breast cancer is that sometimes it can come back. This recurrence can happen years after a successful course of treatment and can affect either breast. Recurrent breast...
Janet Crosby and Cindy Davis met in Veterinarian school where they were lab partners and have been friends since. In the 22 years they have known each other they have gone through a lot. At the age of 43, Cindy, or "Peach" as her friends call her,...
Pain and swelling are the body's way of signaling injury and tissue damage. Occasional breast swelling and tenderness is common with menses, or monthly uterine bleeding, and during times of hormonal imbalance such as menopause. However, armpit...