Breast density is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and is present in about 50% of adult women. Breasts have three types of tissue: fatty tissue, glandular tissue, and fibrous tissue.

UPMC Magee-Womens will offer $55 mammograms in October to promote early detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dr. Weitzel answers the question: 'Underwire Bras and Breast Cancer Risk?' — -- Question: Do underwire bras increase my risk for breast cancer? Answer: I do not believe that underwire bras ...

Obesity isn't a disease that can be easily overcome. However, that doesn't mean it should be ignored. While you may have heard about the link between obesity and a number of different health risks, ...

February 6, 2009 — A new analysis has found no increase in the risk for breast cancer during the first 2 years of combined estrogen and progesterone (E+P) hormone replacement therapy (HRT), ...

Many still associate cancer with aging, and the majority of breast cancer cases and deaths do involve older women. However, a new study from the American Cancer Society notes an uptick in cases among ...