by Magali Romero-Tang, MPH | Jul 29, 2025
Breasts undergo many changes throughout a person’s life, and one of the most transformative phases is pregnancy. Amid the many physical and emotional shifts happening during this time, breast awareness can sometimes take a back seat. But there’s plenty to be pumped about when it comes to breast health during pregnancy!
by Dr. Eva Chalas, MD, FACOG, FACS | Oct 28, 2024
Birth Control pills are made of synthetic versions of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These pills are widely used for preventing pregnancy and managing various health conditions. However, their relationship with breast cancer risk due to this hormonal exposure...
by Hannah O'Neill | Mar 25, 2024
Have you ever wondered where your breast cancer risk falls? Are you at a higher or lower risk? Should you be getting screened sooner? There is a straightforward way to answer these questions. The American College of Radiology recommends that all females have a formal...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Feb 28, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our breast self-exam guide is now available in Haitian Creole! The Long Island and NYC communities represent an ever-changing landscape of languages and cultures. Over the past several years we have observed a growing Haitian...
by Dr. Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS | Apr 18, 2023
Yes, by removing a significant portion of breast tissue during a breast reduction procedure, your risk is lowered by reducing the amount of tissue that could potentially undergo cancerous transformation. There is clearly still a cancer risk since there is plenty of...
by U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Mar 9, 2023
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published updates to the mammography regulations to, among other things, require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts, strengthen the FDA’s oversight and enforcement of facilities and...
