This section addresses common questions about breast cancer and breast health. Please visit these Imaginis sites for frequently asked questions about mammography and breast cancer treatment .
All women are at risk for breast cancer.
Family history and genetics are only two of the risk factors associated with breast cancer. Any change in the normal appearance or texture of a woman's breast may be an indication of breast cancer and should be examined by a physician. Common warning signs of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, an abnormal thickening of the breast tissue, or a change in density of the breast. Women over 40 years of age should have annual mammograms to help detect breast cancer at an early stage. Most nipple discharges do not indicate a cancerous condition.