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This test looks at the appearance, number, and shape of your red and white blood cells and platelets to see whether they are normal.

Successful treatment of your cancer is the first step toward a healthy future. Now you can begin follow-up care. This lifelong program should include visits to your doctor, regular mammograms, and knowing how your chest and breast normally look and feel so you can notice any changes right away.

A pneumothorax occurs when air fills the space between your lung and chest wall. This can cause all or part of your lung to collapse. The main cause of a pneumothorax is an injury to the chest cavity that punctures the lungs.

Medicines can help you feel better and stay as healthy as you can. Take your medicines exactly as instructed. Never stop taking medicines or change dosage unless told to by your doctor, even if you feel better. Here are some capsule definitions of medicines that might be prescribed.

Your yearly checkup should include a clinical breast exam. This exam may be done by a gynecologist, family doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or specially trained nurse. Yearly breast exams help to make sure that breast conditions are found early.

Breast reconstruction surgery involves creating a breast mound that comes as close as possible to the form and appearance of the natural breast.

Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical choices.

Some babies can bleed easily because they are born with low vitamin K. A vitamin K shot at birth helps stop this bleeding and keeps your baby safe. Ask your doctor for this shot right after your baby is born.

Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that helps you learn if your baby has genetic problems. Here's what you need to know about this test.