Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting females worldwide, and it is the second leading cause of death among females. Nearly one in eight females will be diagnosed in their lifetimes.1 Globally, this equates to over 2 million new cases annually.2 Additionally, it is not only females who are affected. Around 2,740 males are expected to…
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Overview Cancer is a condition in which mutated cells in the body grow and multiply out of control. When these cells grow in the prostate gland, it is called prostate cancer. The most common non-skin cancer among American males is prostate cancer. Due to the fact that most prostate cancers grow slowly, there…
Hydrocele (of the Testes)
A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sack that surrounds a testicle and causes swelling in the scrotum.1 A hydrocele can develop on one side of the scrotum (unilateral), or on both sides of the scrotum (bilateral). Hydroceles are common in newborns and infants, though most hydroceles go away by the time the child turns 1 year old….
Genital Folliculitis
Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles become damaged, infected, and inflamed.1 Genital folliculitis, or vaginal folliculitis, is a form of folliculitis that occurs in the female genital area.2 Although the infection is not contagious, the close proximity of hair follicles in that region can allow for the infection to spread.2 This infection can cause the inflamed…
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic Breast Condition (FBC) Fibrocystic breast condition (FBC) involves the glandular tissue of the breast, which biologically functions to produce and secrete milk.1 Fibrocystic breasts can feel lumpy in texture, termed by doctors as “nodular” or “glandular” breast tissue. FBC is very common; approximately half of all females experience fibrocystic breast changes at some point…
Breast Cancer
The breast is a secondary sex organ located on top of the pectoral muscle of the torso. The breasts, also called mammaries, produce milk (lactate) so that a mother can feed her infant child. Each breast is composed of both fatty tissue and mammary glands. Mammary glands are connected to the nipple via milk ducts,…