World Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.

Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.

⚫ What Are the Symptoms?

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. 

Symptoms can include—

🟣 Any change in the size or the shape of the breast or nipple 

 ▪️ Any unexplained change in the size or shape of the breast

 ▪️ Dimpling anywhere on the breast

 ▪️ Unexplained swelling of the breast (especially if on one side only)

 ▪️ Unexplained shrinkage of the breast (especially if on one side only)

 ▪️ Recent asymmetry (unequal or lack of sameness) of the breasts. Although it is common for women to have one breast that is slightly larger than the other, if the onset of asymmetry is recent, it should be checked.

 ▪️ Nipple that is turned slightly inward or inverted

 ▪️ Skin of the breast, areola, or nipple that becomes scaly, red, or swollen or may have ridges or pitting resembling the skin of an orange

 

🟣 Pain in any area of the breast

 ▪️ Nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm area

 ▪️ A change in the skin texture or an enlargement of pores in the skin of the breast  (some describe this as similar to an orange peel’s texture)

 ▪️ A lump in the breast (It’s important to remember that all lumps should be investigated by a healthcare professional, but not all lumps are cancerous.)

🟣 Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood)

🟣 A new lump in the breast or underarm

If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away

🟥 Risk Factors that affect your chance of getting breast cancer include— 

▫️ Being a woman 

▫️ Being older. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years or older 

▫️ Having changes in your BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes 

🟥 Things you can do to help to lower your breast cancer risk

▪️ Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly.

▪️ Don’t drink alcohol, or limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

▪️ If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks.

▪️ Breastfeed your children, if possible.

So, don’t be ignorant, during breast cancer awareness month 2021 go for a medical checkup, it might save your life 💕✨

"KNOWING IT EXISTS IS NOT ENOUGH ! 

 GET INFORMED ! 

 PASS IT ON ! "

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