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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 generalized breast changes, solitary lumps, nipple discharge, and infection and/or inflammation.
Follow the links below to find information on breast diseases and breast health.
Reviewed October 2009
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Breast changes
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Tests for breast cancer
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Sep 2009
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What causes breast changes
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Jul 2009
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Imaging a new breast symptom
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with a new breast symptom.
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May 2009
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Nipple discharge
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with new onset of unexplained nipple discharge.
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May 2009
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Engorgement and mastitis - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Not all women experience true engorgement or mastitis; however, if you do it may really test your desire to breast feed.
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May 2009
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Breastfeeding - sore breasts and nipples
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many women have sore breasts or nipples, especially when they begin breastfeeding. Try the ideas here, but seek help if the pain persists.
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Mar 2009
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Breast health
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Breastfeeding
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Breast conditions other than breast cancer
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2008
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Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Inflammation of breast or mastitis could 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 some...
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Dec 2007
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Breast and nipple care
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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This page gives information about looking after breasts and nipples, and relieving the pain of sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis.
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Apr 2006
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Breast mass
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with a new breast lump.
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Feb 2005
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Breast abscesses - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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A breast abscess is a collection of pus in the breast usually caused by bacterial infection.
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Jan 2004
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