New Page 1 Women's health is of utmost importance for the well being of the entire family. Often, it is the lack of knowledge that complicates an illness like cancer which is curable, if detected in the early stages and treated. Breast is an important part of woman's body and psyche. This text creates an awareness among women of the fact and myths about their breasts at various stages of life, breast feeding and related problems, common conditions related to breasts and most importantly about cancer. This is a concise commentary on the breast, to help mothers with growing female children, anxious young mothers and the elderly.