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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our clinic in St. Peter is a community-based health care provider that brings the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic to the St. Peter community.  For a list of the services we provide in St. ...

Become a member of the Mayo Clinic Health System team in St. Peter, Minnesota. We're part of an extensive network of community-based providers that collaborate with Mayo Clinic to deliver the highest-...

The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States. Its standards set performance expectations that affect the safety and quality of patient care....

As a nonprofit organization, Mayo Clinic Health System provides millions of dollars in charity care. We rely on donations from our communities to meet the needs of our patients. Thank you for helping ...

Thank you for choosing us for your healthcare. We know that your health and the health of your family is important to you. That's why we want to make sure that you have convenient, worry-free access t...