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The term breast, also known by the Latin mamma in anatomy, refers to the upper ventral region of an animal's torso, particularly that of mammals, including human beings. In addition, the breasts are parts of a female mammal's body which contain the organs that secrete milk used to feed infants.

This article focuses on human female breasts, but it should be noted that male humans also have breasts (although usually less prominent) that are structurally identical and homologous to the female, as they develop embryologically from the same tissues. While the mammary glands that produce milk are present in the male, they normally remain undeveloped. In some situations male breast development does occur, a condition called gynecomastia. Milk production can also occur in both men and women as an adverse effect of some medicinal drugs (such as some antipsychotic medication), extreme physical stress or in endocrine disorders.

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You can try breast milk and a lil cereal. I thought my momma was wrong when she did that to JC. But you see him now! Lol.
KimmySoCrutial (ChocolateDrop) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:10:01 -0000
You can try breast milk and a lil cereal. I thought my momma was wrong when she did that to JC. But you see him now! Lol.
RT @FunnyTeam: REASONS TO RESPECT FEMALES: Pregnancy, periods, breast cancer, being walked on, raped, abused, & harassment. Females go through a lot.
MardiBowers (Mardi Bowers) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:09:54 -0000
RT @FunnyTeam: REASONS TO RESPECT FEMALES: Pregnancy, periods, breast cancer, being walked on, raped, abused, & harassment. Females go through a lot.
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Breast Institute - Multi-disciplinary facility treats all tumors with an orientation to malignant breast disease. Located in Missouri.
Meta Description: [ St. Louis Cancer & Breast Institue ]

500 Bay Area Breast Cancer Network - Information about services. Located in San Jose, California.
Meta Description: [ Bay Area Breast Cancer Network is a non-profit, grassroots organization committed to finding the cause, prevention and cure for breast cancer through Education, Suuport and Advocacy. ]

Baylor College of Medicine: Breast Center - Focuses on improving the diagnosis, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Located in Houston, Texas.
Meta Description: [ Our mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of women with breast disease and breast cancer through comprehensive, high quality, and efficient clinical care, basic, translational, and clinical research. ]

BRAC Analysis Cancer Risk Assessment Center - Offers genetic counseling and testing to those at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Breast Cancer Haven - Aims to support the physical and emotional needs of those affected by this disease in the UK. Offers information, counseling and complementary therapies.
Meta Description: [ Breast Cancer Haven, for breast cancer support in the UK, Breast Cancer Charity UK, Breast Cancer Research UK, Find lymphoedema information ]

Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center - Offers a full array of medical and surgical treatments with an aim to help patients make complex decisions. A part of the University of California at San Francisco.

Cedar Valley: Breast Care Center - Coordinates such services as follow-up for abnormal mammograms or lumps, and provides second opinions. Located in Waterloo, Iowa.
Meta Description: [ The Breast Care Center is your one-stop location for services and support for breast cancer and other breast issues. ]

Columbia Presbyterian Department of Surgery: Breast Center - Diagnosis and treatment in affiliation with the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. Located in New York City.
Meta Description: [ The Breast Surgery Division at the Columbia University Department of Surgery has created the Comprehensive Breast Center. Part of this institution's Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Breast Center provides a multidisciplinary treatment for all forms of breast disease. The site provides information... ]

Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness: Breast Care - Information about this Orange, California facility as well as early detection guidelines, diagnosis, treatment, patient support services and research.
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500 FNA Clinics of America - Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Centers offer a procedure-based diagnostic breast evaluation. Multiple locations in southern California.

Frank C. Love Cancer Institute: HDR Treatment - High dose rate brachytherapy radiation for breast cancer at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Meta Description: [ High dose rate breast brachytherapy treatment for breast cancer at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. ]

Legacy Breast Health Centers - Care includes screening mammography, diagnosis, genetic counseling and research. Located in Oregon.
Meta Description: [ Legacy Women's Services, in partnership with its affiliated physicians, provides comprehensive and convenient care for women of all ages at our four hospitals conveniently located throughout the Portland metropolitan area. ]

Mayo Clinic: Breast Cancer - Includes information on treatment options including Herceptin, hormone therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
Meta Description: [ Breast cancer treatment options including mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and image-guided and surgical biopsies at Mayo Clinic. ]

MedTech Mammography Centers - Arizona-based resources for breast exams, imaging and information.

Mercy Medical Center: The Breast Center - Oriented to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Make an appointment online, animated self-examination, information on doctors and staff. ]

404 Methodist Hospital: Breast Care Center - Provides genetic testing, imaging, diagnosis and treatment. Located in Houston, Texas.

404 Midwest Breast Care Center - Radiological imaging facility oriented to women's health and specializing in early detection. Located in St. Louis, Missouri.

500 Ninewells Hospital Dundee Breast Care Unit - Offers patient information on diagnosis and treatment. Located in Scotland.

Saint Francis Hospital: Comprehensive Breast Health Center - Committed to the detection and treatment of cancer as located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Meta Description: [ Saint Francis Hospital is dedicated to provide women with the most state-of-the-art facility staffed by expert physicians in multiple specialties, all committed to the detection and treatment of breast cancer. ]

Sally Jobe Breast Network: - Offers mammography screening, diagnosis, education and counseling. Located in the Denver, Colorado area.
Meta Description: [ Radiology Imaging Associates offers professional, sub-specialized interpretation services for doctors and hospitals nationwide via teleradiology. INVISION offers comprehensive outpatient imaging services in the Denver, Colorado area. ]

San Diego State University: Cancer Clinical Services - Explains the Quality Assurance Project whose goal is to improve breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Meta Description: [ Breast and cervical cancer education resource for providers to improve cancer screening and diagnostic services. Diagnostic algorithms, breast cancer review, CME's ]

Southern Illinois University: The Breast Center - A multi-disciplinary, research oriented clinic which provides patient-centered care.

The Cleveland Clinic Breast Center - Offers screening, diagnosis and treatment of medical and cosmetic problems. Located in Ohio.
Meta Description: [ Breast cancer treatment - Cleveland Clinic Breast center provides first class care and support for women dealing with breast cancer by offering treatment and prevention methods like mammography. ]

The Rose Breast Cancer Care Center - Non-profit aimed at diagnosis and care for women including such measures as mammograms and bone density testing. Located in Houston, Texas.
Meta Description: [ The Rose is the Houston, Texas' leading non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. ]

Valley Medical Center Breast Center - In addition to location specific services, offers information on genetics, mammography and management of lymphedema. Located in Renton, Washington.
Meta Description: [ At Valley Medical Center, The Breast Center's specialists emphasize privacy, education, and attention. ]

Windber Care - Community hospital breast center located in Pennsylvania.

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