Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that only strikes women. But men also have breast tissue, which means they can develop cancer in that tissue. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 1 in 726 men will develop breast cancer in the...

Breast cancer is most common in older women. But it's also one of the most common cancers in women under 40. And younger women with breast cancer face unique challenges. Younger adults with cancer often feel like their life plan is being irrevocably alte...

We typically think of breast cancer as a woman’s disease. But although it happens rarely, men can get breast cancer too — and they may not be aware of their risk. “Men certainly can develop breast cancer, although at a lesser rate than women,” says Fox C...

You’ve likely heard about possible COVID-19 vaccine side effects like short-term arm pain or fatigue. But the shot can also cause short-term swelling of the lymph nodes, which could trigger concerns about the results of a mammogram. “Lymph nodes are smal...

Updated: October 26, 2023 Mammograms help women find breast cancer early, often when a tumor is still too tiny to feel and treatment may be easier. These low-dose X-rays are available in two forms: 2D and 3D. With 3D mammography becoming more wid...

Approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But not every woman’s chances of developing the disease are the same, and those with more risk factors might benefit from taking chemoprevention agents. Chemoprevention ...