Know Your Enemy, Fight Breast Cancer
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Written by Manson T
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Saturday, 31 January 2009 |
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 Breast cancer is one of the most widespread cancers in women, although men may also be affected the highest probability of occurrence place the females of greater risk. At hand are a lot of acknowledged predisposing factors to breast cancer. Some of which are related to age, weight gain or loss, hormones, medications, pregnancy, stress, or alterations in diet. In order to have and keep our health, it's good to be aware of our body and its rhythms, and on this case to be knowledgeable of breast cancer symptoms.
Early detection of breast cancer symptoms leads to better prognosis. So it is highly important that an individual, most specially, women, is knowledgeable regarding the warning signs of breast cancer. Among the remarkable breast cancer symptoms, lumps or a thickening in the breast or in the armpit is probably one of the most common although not every lump or thickening, regardless of the anatomical position is cancerous. A remarkable change in mature breast size or more specifically, if only one breast is exhibiting the sudden alteration and clear fluid leaking through the nipples of the breast may be indicative of breast cancer. Changes in the color, shape, or texture in the nipples mat suggest breast cancer and must be given proper medical attention. Unusual pain in the breast or in the armpit, specifically non menstrual cycle and unilateral related discomfort must also be given attention.
Cancer is a very scary word, but knowing your body may help you minimize the damages if you cannot fully avoid it. There is still hope, as matter of fact the number of breast cancer survivors grows, spread the news and help us lives.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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