The degree of soreness, and where and how it is felt, differs for each woman. It might be sharp, stabbing, dull, throbbing or aching. It might be felt in all or part of the breasts, one breast or both. It can also affect the armpit area. For many women, the soreness is barely noticeable. For […]
What is mastitis? Mastitis is when your breast gets inflamed because of nipple damage and/or or if a plugged duct becomes infected. Mastitis is quite common. About 1 in 5 women who are breastfeeding will get mastitis. What are the symptoms of mastitis? Sometimes mastitis is mild and sometimes it is severe. You might have: […]
Cysts are fluid-filled bubbles, similar to blisters, in the breast tissue. Most cysts develop rapidly and then stay the same size. A small number shrink or continue to grow. Cysts are often too small to feel. However, on ultrasound they appear as a round clear shape with a distinct outline. Larger cysts can be felt […]
Fibroadenomas are not cancerous. Fibroadenomas range in size. They can be smaller than a marble or as large as a golf ball. Most fibroadenomas appear suddenly and then stay the same size. Some shrink or continue to grow. Fibroadenomas are affected by hormones just like any other breast tissue. They often change size over the […]
Your breasts change a lot. This information explains why your breasts change and what changes are common. Why do breasts change? It’s normal for your breasts to change. They might change when: Sometimes, you might feel lumps in your breasts. Your breasts are not muscles. They have milk systems, fat, lymph nodes, veins, nerves and […]
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your womb (uterus). Why is hysterectomy done? Hysterectomy is used to treat several women’s health conditions including: For most of these conditions, with the possible exception of cancer, hysterectomy is just one of several treatment options. You might not need to consider hysterectomy if […]
What is transarterial chemoembolisation? Transarterial chemoembolisation or TACE is a palliative treatment for liver cancer. This can be a cancer originating in the liver or a cancer that has spread (metastasised) to the liver from other areas of the body. TACE is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. Anti-cancer drugs […]
Chemotherapy is a way of treating cancer using specific drugs. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells but can also damage normal cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be in your body fluids for up to 7 days after each chemotherapy treatment. Hence, there is a very small chance that your family or carers could come in contact with chemotherapy […]
Getting vaccinated is an important way to keep ourselves safe and healthy from serious and life-threatening diseases. The best way to protect ourselves is by making sure we get all recommended vaccines on time. How does vaccination work? Vaccination works by exposing our bodies to key parts of bacteria or viruses, called antigens, in a […]
What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […]
What is diabetes? After eating, most food is turned into glucose, the body’s main source of energy. As sugar enters the bloodstream, the amount of sugar in the blood rises, and that rise will signal the pancreas to send the hormone “insulin” into the bloodstream. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, an organ that lies […]
WHAT IS ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)? ADHD is a common and long-term neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children. It often continues into adulthood. ADHD is not just about being hyperactive; it involves difficulties with attention, impulse control, and organisation. It can impact daily life, school performance, work productivity, and relationships. TYPES OF ADHD ADHD is […]
