5 Real Questions Students Ask About Breast Health (And the Answers You Need to Know)
At The Maurer Foundation, one of the most powerful parts of our programs is the conversation. Students are curious, thoughtful, and not afraid to ask the questions that are really on their minds.
Can Nipple Piercings Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Despite the rumors, nipple piercings cannot increase your risk of breast cancer. Here’s what you should be worried about instead.
Are All Breast Lumps Breast Cancer?
Four out of five biopsies of breast lumps are benign, meaning that they are harmless and certainly not breast cancer.
Breast Density & Your Breast Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
There is one known breast cancer risk factor that still raises a lot of questions: breast density. About 10% of women have extremely dense breasts, and research has shown that their risk of developing breast cancer is double compared to those with non-dense breasts
Breast Imaging Recommendations for Pregnant and Lactating Women
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may wonder whether breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging are safe and effective for you. Can these tests be done without harming your baby? Will changes in your breasts affect how doctors interpret the results? Fortunately, research has provided clear, evidence-based recommendations to guide patients and healthcare providers.