Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, and risk increases with age, hormonal changes, family history, and certain lifestyle factors. As women age, breast tissue becomes more sensitive to hormonal fluctuations, breast cancer screening begins or becomes more frequent, and early detection has an even greater impact on long‑term outcomes.
While the topic can feel overwhelming, understanding your risk, your screening options, and the signs to watch for is one of the most powerful steps you can take for your health.
This tag brings together evidence-based insights on breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Topics include how estrogen and progesterone influence breast tissue, the role of genetics and BRCA mutations, the difference between benign and suspicious breast changes, and what to expect from mammograms, ultrasounds, thermography, and MRIs.
You’ll also find guidance on lifestyle factors that support breast health, how to interpret common test results, and what current research says about risk reduction.
Whether you’re navigating screening decisions, exploring symptoms, or supporting someone you love, this section helps women build clarity and confidence around one of the most important areas of midlife health.
