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October 9, 2026

Breast Cancer Signs Beyond a Lump: When to See a Doctor

When people think about breast cancer warning signs, they usually think of a lump. A lump is the most common sign, but it isn't the only one. Some breast cancers cause changes in the skin or nipple, or swelling, without any lump you can…

October 8, 2026

Breast Cancer in Men: Signs, Risks and Getting Checked

Most people think of breast cancer as a women's disease, but men have breast tissue too, and men can get breast cancer. It's rare: fewer than 1% of breast cancers in the U.S. are in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about…

October 7, 2026

5 Ways to Make Breast Cancer Awareness Month Count

Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from football fields to yogurt lids. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder, but awareness on its own doesn't find a single cancer or pay a single bill. What helps is action:…