Tag: Mammograms

  • Breast Lumps (Benign)

    Breast Lumps (Benign) Definition and Description of Breast Lumps (Benign) Breast lumps classified as benign are non-cancerous growths that can develop in the breast tissue. Medically, a benign breast lump is any mass or area of thickened tissue that is not malignant. Common types include fibroadenomas, cysts, and lipomas. These lumps often vary in size,…

  • Breast Cancer: Screening

    Breast Cancer: Screening Definition and Description of Breast Cancer: Screening Breast cancer screening refers to the processes involved in detecting breast cancer in individuals who may not exhibit symptoms. The primary screening methods include mammograms, clinical breast exams, and breast self-exams. Mammograms, X-ray images of the breast, can detect tumors that are too small to…