Breast cancer symptoms,signs,detection and treatment|how to prevent and reduce my risk of breast cancer
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the breast, it is called breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.
A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer.
if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram.
There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. Breast cancer can begin in different parts of the breast, like the ducts or the lobes.
Changes in the breast can often be harmless and can occur during pregnancy, breastfeeding, at different times of the month if you still have periods and after the menopause. However, if you find an unusual change in your breast, it is important to get it checked out as there’s a chance it could be cancer.
Different people have different warning signs for breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all.A person may find out they have breast cancer after a routine mammogram.
What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
Some warning signs of breast cancer are
1-New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
2-Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
3-puckering, dimpling,or inflammation of breast skin.
4-Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
4-Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
5-Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
6-Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
7-Pain in any area of the breast.
What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer ?
you can help lower your risk of breast cancer in the following ways:
1-Keep a healthy weight.
2-Exercise regularly
3-Get enough sleep.
4-Don’t drink alcohol
5-Avoid exposure to chemicals that can cause cancer
6-Try to reduce your exposure to radiation during medical tests like mammograms, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans.
7-If you need hormone replacement therapy ask your doctor about the risks and find out if it is right for you.
8-Breastfeed your babies, if possible.
How Is Breast Cancer Treated?
Breast cancer is treated in several ways. It depends on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread. People with breast cancer often get more than one kind of treatment
a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Some cases of breast cancer may also be treated using biological or hormone treatments. The exact course of treatment will be determined by your individual circumstances.
Remember, the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the outcome of any treatment is likely to be.
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Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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source:Centers for Disease Control.
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