The Earlier The Better
Detecting Breast Cancer Early Gives
The Best Chance Of Beating It
Detecting Breast Cancer Early Gives
The Best Chance Of Beating It
The different types of breast cancer are determined by the presence or absence of three receptors found on the surface of cells[4].
The stage of breast cancer indicates how big it is and how far it has spread [4B].
BREAST CANCER CAN BE DETECTED BEFORE ANY SYSMPTOMS APPEAR WITH A MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING
Breast Cancer Can Be Detected Before Any Symptoms Appear With
A Mammography Screening And Breast Self Exam[4C].
Women are advised to perform a breast cancer self-examination every thirty days to identify any changes in their breasts that may signal cancer [5A]
For lumps, swelling, dimpling, change in the size or shape, inverted nipple, nipple rash or discharge from nipple.
The armpit and breasts for signs of a lump, thickening or a change in shape.
If you notice any change that doesn't look or feel normal, it's important to have it checked by a doctor, even if you've had a mammogram recently.
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2. https://www.indiancancersociety.org/breast-cancer/index.html
3. https://cancerindia.org.in/statistics/#1715659703552-6cb72218-9b8a
4A. WebMD. Types of Breast Cancer, Available at: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-types-er-positive-her2-positive#1 (Accessed: November 2019).
4B. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/staging
4C. https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html
5A: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/
5B: https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-awareness/breast-changes/check-your-breasts (Accessed: November 2019).
