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Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue. During puberty, women begin developing more breast tissue and men do not. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of a disease that affects...

A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice: A dis...

If you're concerned about developing breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take to help prevent breast cancer. Some risk factors, such as family history, can't be changed. H...

Early detection of breast lumps is important. Conducting regular breast self-exams is a good way to get to know your breasts so that you can identify if your breasts change. If you notice n...

The main purpose of female breasts is to produce milk and nourishment for newborns. Breastfeeding can present many issues and concerns for moms, including pain, engorgement, pumping,&nb...

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling of a part of the body caused by problems with the flow of lymph fluid from the area, and can be caused by: Surgical removal of lymph nodes Radiation therapy t...

The Center for Breast Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin, uses advanced breast imaging tools including 3D digital mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, or DBT. Our breast imaging experts...

A team of specialized medical and support staff in the Center for Breast Care ensure that all imaging and screening procedures are performed at the highest level, in a caring, compassionate, safe and ...