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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are you preparing for a colonoscopy? Are you contemplating whether now is the right time for you to have this important screening? Or, are you nervous, confused and hoping for some straight answers? ...

Our general surgeons perform a wide range of specialized procedures and are involved in the diagnosis and management of diseases that affect your organ systems listed below. We'll discuss your concern...

"Cardiovascular disease" describes a range of conditions that affect your heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems and congenital heart defects. Cardiovascular disease often is us...

Mayo Clinic Health System brings all the cardiovascular knowledge and expertise of Mayo Clinic to you, close to where you live. Our cardiology team specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating c...

Certain types of heart disease, such as heart defects, can't be prevented. However, you can prevent many other types of heart disease by making lifestyle changes, learn about them below.   ...