Breast Cancer Awareness month is a worldwide annual campaign that takes place during the month of October, involving thousands of organizations, to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education, and research.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
On this blog our mission is share vital information about this disease.
Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can’t be avoided. Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Many women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.
Detecting Breast Cancer Earlier
Breast cancer may not be 100% preventable, but you can take three important steps to help detect it earlier.
Step one is being aware of potential breast-cancer symptoms. If you have any of the symptoms listed below, contact your healthcare provider promptly; chances are good that cancer is not the cause, but it’s worth your time to make an appointment if you notice:
A woman’s next line of defense is performing monthly breast self-exams:
Women’s most effective early detection weapons are regularly scheduled mammogram screenings and clinical breast exams.
Mammograms often can uncover a breast lump before it can be felt. They also can point to potential abnormal cells. Current guidelines are:
A clinical breast exam is performed by a healthcare professional trained to recognize breast abnormalities. Most often, this exam is conducted by your primary care physician or gynecologist as part of an annual assessment.
October is the ideal month for women to empower themselves and take proactive steps to preserve their breast health.
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