Breasts also contain lymph vessels which carry a clear fluid called lymph. The lymph vessels lead to small, round organs called lymph nodes. Group of lymph nodes are found near breast in underarm, above collarbone, in chest behind breastbone, and in many other parts of body. The lymph nodes trap bacteria, cancer cells, or other harmful substances that may be in lymphatic system. Their job is to make sure harmful substances are safely and quickly removed from body.

As with any gland or organ with human body, some imperfections are likely to occur. Perhaps you feel that your breasts are too small or too large. Maybe you have questions about breast feeding or breast cancer.

You might notice different kinds of breast changes at different times of your life. Breast changes occur in almost all women, and most of these changes are NOT cancer. Many of changes are caused by your hormone levels and are a normal part of aging process. Younger women may have more glandular (more dense, less fatty) breast tissue than older women who have stopped having their period (menopause). This kind of tissue is where breast changes usually occur.

Most women have swelling, tenderness, and pain in their breasts before and sometimes during their periods. You may also feel one or more lumps during this time because of extra fluid that has collected in your breasts. The lumpiness and pain usually go away by end of your period.

As with any gland or organ within human body, some imperfections are likely to occur. Perhaps you feel that your breasts are too small, poorly shaped, or maybe you have lost a breast to a disease like cancer.

Despite a decade of controversy over their safety, breast implants are more popular than ever among women who want to build upon what nature gave them or who want to restore what disease has taken away. Whatever reason, opting for breast implants is a personal decision that should be made only after a woman fully understands and accepts potential risks of devices and importance of follow-up evaluations with her physician.

According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were nearly 255,000 breast enhancement implant procedures performed in 2003, nearly twice number done in 1998. An additional 68,000 women received breast implants for reconstructive purposes following mastectomy due to cancer or other disease.