DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who has had four benign breast biopsies/lumpectomies in the last 25 years. I’ve also been dealing with extreme itching on one side of my breast. I recently ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Umbilical endometriosis, when tissue grows inside the belly button, ...

A doctor may use an ultrasound scan as one of the first tests to diagnose and assess a soft tissue sarcoma. An ultrasound can help doctors determine the nature of the lump and plan the most effective ...

Some types of scans include X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound scans. Medical professionals use scans to help diagnose a range of health conditions.

Breast cancer is a well-funded field of research, yet guidelines regarding additions to mammograms for women with dense breast tissue are a confusing mess. In addition to mammograms, imaging ...