WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is a very serious ailment that has claimed the lives of many females. It is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. It is fairly common in women, and is always dangerous. Successful treatment
depends on spotting the
first sign of possible cancer and getting medical care as soon as possible. Surgery is often necessary in such cases.
first sign of possible cancer and getting medical care as soon as possible. Surgery is often necessary in such cases.
Signs of breast cancer:
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"The breast may have an abnormal dent or dimple - or many tiny pits like the skin of an orange." |
1. You may notice a lump, usually in one
side of the breast.
2. The lump grows slowly.
3. The breast may have an abnormal dent
or dimple – or many tiny pits like the skin of an orange.
4. Often there are large but painless lymph nodes
in the armpit.
5. At first, it usually does not hurt or
get hot. But, later it may hurt.
Self-examination of the breasts
Every girl
or lady should learn how to examine her own breasts for possible signs of
cancer at any time. She should do it at least once a month, preferably on the
10th day after her menstrual period started.
This is what
you can do…
1. Look at your breasts carefully for
any new difference between the two in size or shape. Try to notice any of the
signs stated above.
2. While lying with a pillow or folded
blanket under your back, feel your breasts with the flat of your fingers. Press
your breast and roll it beneath your finger tips. Start near the nipple; go
around the breast and up to the armpit.
3. Then, squeeze your nipples and check
whether blood or any discharge comes
out of it.
If you find a lump or any other abnormal sign, get medical advice as soon
as possible. The good thing is that many lumps are not cancer! But it is
important to find out early.
Visit a professional gynecologist for any help regarding to your breasts.
Visit a professional gynecologist for any help regarding to your breasts.
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