Center for Young Women's Health
Breast Health: Breast Self-Exam and Cancer RisksHow do I take care of my breasts? Like so many topics in health care, there’s controversy on how helpful breast self-exams are in finding cancers. Regardless, it’s great to … read more
Articles Tagged: breast exam
Breast Health: General Information
Women’s breasts come in many shapes and sizes. There is no perfect shape or size for breasts. Normal breasts can be large or small, smooth or lumpy, and light or … read more
My grandma on my dad’s side had breast cancer (she’s fine now). Is there any chance of me getting breast cancer?
Breast cancer among teens is very low, but having a positive family history on either your mother or father’s side puts you and other females in your family at a … read more
Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?
A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find … read more
Yearly Check-up
It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly check-up … read more