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Breast Care for Washington was founded to enhance access to breast cancer services and diagnostics Call to find out what insurance providers are accepted.

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01/30/2026

How Life Changes Your Baseline 💗

Your breasts evolve throughout your life - and that’s expected! Understanding how different life stages affect your breast tissue helps you know what’s normal at every age.

🩷Reproductive Years (20s-30s): Monthly hormonal fluctuations, possible pregnancy/nursing leads to increase growth, tenderness, and texture changes

🩷Perimenopause (40s-50s): Irregular fluctuations with estrogen levels cause breast tissue to lose density and elasticity leading to smaller size, and increased softness

🩷Menopause (50s+): The erratic hormone spikes of settle into a lower-estrogen state. This stabilizes some symptoms while making structural changes more permanent (involution, ptosis)

Whether you’re 25 or 65, pregnant or postmenopausal - knowing what’s typical for YOUR stage helps you recognize what’s not.

Regular screenings matter at every stage. No matter where you are in life’s journey, we’re here for you.

01/29/2026

Your lifestyle affects your baseline too! Here’s what’s normal:

🏃🏽‍♀️Exercise: High-impact workouts can cause temporary soreness or tenderness (sports bras are your friend!)

😥Stress: Can amplify breast pain and sensitivity due to cortisol and hormonal shifts

☕️ Caffeine: Some women notice increased breast tenderness with high caffeine intake

⚖️Weight Changes: Breasts are largely fatty tissue, so weight fluctuations affect size and feel

😴🚰Sleep & Hydration: Poor sleep and dehydration can increase inflammation and discomfort

These day-to-day factors don’t mean something’s wrong - they’re part of understanding YOUR unique baseline. Pay attention to patterns, and you’ll know when something truly feels off.

Concerned about persistent changes? We’re always here to help you navigate

01/20/2026

On a traditional 2D mammogram, both dense tissue AND breast cancer appear white - making it like searching for a snowflake in a snowstorm.

How our 3D Mammograms Help:
✨ See Through the Density: Takes multiple images from different angles, creating thin slices that separate overlapping tissue layers

✨ Better Cancer Detection: Studies show 3D mammograms find more breast cancers, especially in dense breasts, that might be hidden on standard 2D scans

✨ Fewer False Alarms: Reduces callbacks for follow-up testing, meaning less stress and fewer unnecessary appointments

The Result?
More accurate breast cancer screening, earlier detection, and greater peace of mind.

Have dense breasts? Ask about our 3D mammography at your next screening. We’re here to help you get the most comprehensive breast care possible.

DM us to schedule your 3D mammogram or drop any questions you have!

01/16/2026

🩷WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK IT OUT 🩷

The theme of January for is ensuring you know and recognize your baseline. It helps you establish what’s normal for your breast care and what feels different. Trust your instincts - if something feels off, we’re here to help!

01/13/2026

Take Charge of Your Breast Health: Small Steps lead to Big Impact 🙌

Your daily choices matter when it comes to breast cancer risk reduction and maintaining optimal breast care. Here’s how you can proactively take charge 👊

1. Move Your Body: Whether that be walking, dancing, swimming, or anything that gets your heart pumping, regular movement helps strengthens your body’s defenses against breast cancer

2. Nourish Wisely: Fueling your body intentionally through balanced portions and nutrient-rich foods can support proactive breast care

3. Rethink Your Drink: Even though American culture infuses alcohol consumption with socialization, it still increases breast cancer risk. If you choose to drink, enjoy in moderation - or consider alcohol-free alternatives

4. Be Hormone-Smart: If considering hormone replacement therapy after menopause, have an open conversation with your healthcare provider about breast cancer risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Every positive choice adds up in your breast care journey. You have more control over your breast health than you might think 🩷

Questions about reducing your breast cancer risk or maintaining breast health? We’re here to support you with screenings and mammograms. Link in bio.

01/09/2026

After menopause, your body enters a new chapter, and your breasts evolve too. These changes are natural responses to shifting hormones, not signs that something is wrong.

- Breasts may feel softer as tissue composition shifts, becoming less dense over time.

- Changes in shape, texture, or size are common - some women notice their breasts feel different or require a new bra size.

- Ni**le sensitivity can increase, decrease, or change.

- You might experience occasional tenderness or notice your breasts feel lumpier due to normal tissue changes.

🩷👊 STAY EMPOWERED 👊🩷

These changes don’t mean you stop paying attention - they mean you’re learning a new baseline.

Continue breast self-awareness and regular mammograms as recommended.

Any new, persistent lump or change that feels different from your evolving normal deserves a conversation with your healthcare provider.

**This is a natural part of life’s journey. Understanding what’s typical for this stage helps you approach your breast health with confidence, not concern.**

Questions about what’s normal for you at this stage? DM us or comment below. We’re here to help!

01/05/2026

🩷 Know Your Baseline 🩷

Breast care isn’t about constantly worrying about you’re heath. Its about knowing what’s normal FOR YOU. Your baseline is unique. Your breasts change throughout the month, across seasons of life, and with daily activities.

When you know YOUR normal, you’re empowered to notice when something feels different. We’re here to help you understand your baseline. Because breast care starts with familiarity, not fear.

HealthEducation

12/31/2025

🎉 As we close out 2025, there’s still time to make a difference!

Your year-end gift will provide life-saving breast health services in our community. As we prepare to reopen in our new location at Whitman Walker Health in 2026, your support ensures we continue serving those who need us most.

Together, we’ll continue to build a healthier, more equitable future. Thank you for being part of our mission!

🔗 Make your donation today - link in bio

12/30/2025

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from our small and mighty team 🩷🎄

As we prepare for the move to Whitman Walker Health, we want to say thank you for your trust and support over the year.

We’re working hard behind the scenes to ensure a seamless transition so we can continue providing the compassionate and accessible care women deserve.

Wishing you and your loved ones health, hope, and happiness this season!

We’ll see you all at Whitman Walker in the New Year! 🎄

CommunityFirst DC

12/23/2025

💙 Have you joined the global movement ? It’s not too late to join the generosity train!

For over 10 years, has been a lifeline for the DC community. Now more than ever, with women losing insurance coverage and facing barriers to breast cancer screenings, our work is critical.

We don’t turn anyone away - we focus on navigating women to continuity of care, ensuring no one falls through the cracks.

Your support helps us provide vital breast health services to our community, regardless of ability to pay.

Ready to make an impact? Link in bio to donate today!

BreastHealthMatters GiveBack CommunityHealth HealthcareAccess

12/17/2025

💗 This season, your generosity creates real change.

When you give to Breast Care DC, you’re supporting:
✨ Free and low-cost breast cancer screenings
✨ Patient navigation and support services
✨ Access to care for underserved communities
✨ Early detection that saves lives

Our mission: ensuring every person has access to quality breast health care, regardless of their circumstances.

Join us in making breast health accessible to all. Every dollar brings us closer to a community where no one faces breast cancer alone. 💙 Donate today - link in bio

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Washington D.C., DC
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

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