Breast Diseases

There are many breast diseases and conditions, in addition to breast cancer, that women need to be aware of. At various times during any month, a woman's breasts can change and may feel lumpy. Breasts also change as a woman gets older. Common breast changes fall into several broad categories, including generalised breast changes, solitary lumps, nipple discharge, and infection and/or inflammation.

Follow the links below to find information on breast diseases and breast health.

Updated January 2012

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Title:   Mastitis causes, prevention and treatment
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   Information about Mastitis causes and treatment.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Breast reduction - for men
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breast reduction for men is surgery to correct overdeveloped or enlarged breasts (gynaecomastia). Gynaecomastia may be the result of hormonal changes, hereditary conditions, weight gain, disease or the use of certain drugs including anabolic steroids and marijuana useTalk with your surgeon about the risks and benefits of breast reduction and what results you can expect.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Tests for breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Tests for breast cancer. How is breast cancer diagnosed? It's recommended that doctors use an approach known as the triple test to find the cause of a breast change. Many women with breast changes won't need all of these tests.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Breastfeeding - sore breasts and nipples
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many women have sore breasts or nipples, especially when they begin breastfeeding. Try the ideas here, but seek help if the pain does not go away.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Breast health
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   The primary function of breasts is to produce milk following the birth of a baby. Each breast is made up of 15 - 20 lobes. These contain the milk producing glands and ducts along which the milk travels to the nipple. Fat and fibrous tissue surrounds these structures and gives the breasts their individual size and shape.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Breast conditions other than breast cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most changes in breast tissue or breast lumps are not cancer. Painful breasts, cysts, fibroadenomas, radial scars, microcalcifications and other conditions are usually not cancerous, although some may indicate cancer. Breast x-rays or mammograms often detect changes other than breast cancer. All breast changes should be reported to a doctor.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Tender or cracked nipples
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Tender or cracked nipples is a common early problem for women who are breastfeeding. This factsheet provides some tips to help.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Breastfeeding
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breastfeeding mothers need help and support. Human breast milk has the perfect nutrients for your baby's needs. Tips to help breastfeeding include respond to your baby before he starts crying. Mastitis is a breast infection. Weaning a baby is a decision for mothers and babies to make.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Inflammation of the breast, or mastitis, can be infective or non-infective. Infective mastitis is one of the most common infections experienced by breastfeeding women. The condition (infective or not) varies in severity, ranging from mild symptoms with ...
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Interventions for preventing mastitis after childbirth
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Healthcare authorities and the World Health Organization recommend that newborn infants should exclusively be given breast milk until they are six months of age. Breastfeeding provides health benefits for the infant, including improved nutrition and pro...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Breast abscesses - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A breast abscess is a collection of pus in the breast usually caused by bacterial infection.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Breast changes
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   It's never too early to start being breast aware and it's important to keep up the habit, even if you're having regular mammograms.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Breast pain
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Some women fear that breast pain is associated with breast cancer. Breast pain alone is rarely an indication of breast cancer, however any unusual persistent pain, especially in one breast, should be carefully investigated by your local doctor.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Breast cysts
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops within breast tissue. These sacs form when normal fluid producing glands in the breast enlarge or become blocked. Breast cysts may be solitary, but are often multiple, and can be tiny or several centimetres in diameter. When they become large they can often be felt as lumps that move easily and which can be smooth, soft, firm or hard. Cysts, or the area around the cyst, may be tender to touch.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Baby feeding - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Breastfeeding is best for baby feeding. Breast milk is easily digested, economical, safe and the right temperature. Find out what products are available for baby feeding.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   What causes breast changes
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   What causes breast changes? Most breast changes are not due to breast cancer. Some of the common causes of breast changes are hormonal changes, cysts and fibroadenomas.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Breast ultrasound
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about breast ultrasound - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Engorgement and mastitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Not all women experience true engorgement or mastitis; however, if you do it may really test your desire to breast feed.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Imaging a new breast symptom
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with a new breast symptom.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Nipple discharge
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with new onset of unexplained nipple discharge.
Date:   May 2009

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