
Top 20 Breast Cancer Reminders
Breast Cancer Awareness comes every October…but that doesn’t diminish the importance of being aware of breast cancer. The following are important reminders in Women’s Health:

Is Nipple Discharge Concerning in a Non-Pregnant Woman?
Nipple discharge, in a non-pregnant women, is often a sign of something that may no be as serious as you think. There is no reason initially to hit the “panic” button.
Are You Getting Sick of Pink Ribbons?
Every year October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons can be found on anything and everything. Recently I have been wondering, after watching clips and seeing family members from my uncle’s dog to a long lost cousin sport a pink ribbon, that it may be too much.
JACR Publishes New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
The battle continues on the reccomendations for the guidelines for breast cancer screening. Recently two groups placed importance for the age 40 for breast cancer screenings for those who are high-risk patients. Also recommended are imaging evaluation of mammography, MRI and ultrasound.

The Mammogram Debate – What should you choose?
Age and relevance continues to dominate the argument of mammography. Mammograms are a key way to diagnosis breast cancer. Mammograms have been a consistent topic in “Facts about Breast Cancer”. Mammograms have been an important theme and has been promoted during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Breast Cancer Race Near the Pyramids for Awareness of Breast Cancer Rising in Middle East
Saturday October 24th in Egypt saw a run for breast cancer sponsored by Susan G. Koman. Hundreds and thousands of individuals participated in the event near the Great Pyramids at Giza.
Self Breast Exams are Optional
A breast exam done by a medical provider is helpful and extremely important but in some cases it can be done too infrequently. A self breast exam is important and should be considered as such – but it considered optional.
An Awareness of Breast Cancer
Each year for the past 25 years another important event has occured in October. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month also called NBCAM.