Herceptin (generic name, trastuzumab) is a relatively new drug used to treat some women with advanced breast cancer whose cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Clinical trials are also investigating whether Herceptin is helpful for women with early-stage breast cancers. This article discusses how Herceptin works, candidates for the drug, and what "HER2 testing" is and why it is important for many breast cancer
patients.

Occasionally breast cancer can return after primary treatment. Often, a diagnosis of recurrent cancer is more devastating or psychologically difficult for a woman than her initial breast cancer diagnosis. However, if detected early, a breast cancer recurrence can usually be treated successfully. This article explains the different types of breast cancer recurrences and how they are diagnosed and treated.

As women age, their chances for disease increase. However, if detected early, many diseases, including many early stages of cancer, can be treated successfully. Therefore, it is especially important that women maintain good physical health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising, and receiving regular medical tests. The type and frequency of medical tests a woman should have depend on her age and often other circumstances, such as a family history of diseases, etc. This article summarizes the necessary medical tests for women over age 40.

Approximately 62% of mothers breast-feed their children. Studies have shown that breast-feeding may help protect against infant ear infections, allergies, diarrhea, eczema, bacterial meningitis, and other serious illnesses. However, a variety of problems can occur during breast-feeding. This article discusses common breast-feeding problems and how they can be treated. Topics include inadequate milk supply, blocked milk duct, breast engorgement, mastitis (infection), nipple discharge, nipple confusion, breast/nipple pain, inverted or flat nipples, and more.