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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that 43,700 people (43,300 women and 400 men) will die from breast cancer this year. Although the cause and cure of this disease remain unknown, research indicates that early detection resulting from annual mammograms and weekly self-exams can lead to a... more »
Breast self exam (BSE) is a method that involves inspecting and palpating your breasts to check for any existing lumps, thickness, tenderness, pain, and discoloration. Performing your own breast exam may be quite uncomfortable during the first few tries. When you are used to doing it, such method will help you determine the normal... more »
Finding a lump in your breast can bring panic and fear. However, in most cases, breast lumps end up being benign, and nine out of 10 women experience some form of breast abnormality, according to the American Cancer Society. In some instances, benign tumors can occur due to an illness or breast injury. If you notice that you have a... more »
Men, just like women, can suffer from breast cancer. A study by the American Cancer Society puts the deaths from male breast cancer at 0.22 percent of all men's cancer deaths. This is despite the fact that men have a very small amount of breast tissue. Anybody with any amount of breast tissue can develop breast cancer. Men and women... more »
Calcifications are deposits of calcium in the breast tissue. There are two types of breast calcifications: macrocalcifications and microcalcifications. Macrocalcifications indicate changes due to inflammations, age or injuries. Microcalcifications are smaller and more numerous. They usually don't indicate cancer, but can show... more »
According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, approximately...
Proper breast cancer knowledge is vital to ensuring your bodily health and wellbeing. The...
The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can be treated successfully if detected early. Doing a monthly self-exam is the best way... more »
Monthly breast self-exams are key to early detection of breast cancer. It is a simple process that anyone can do. It is recommended that women... more »
Most people know that women should perform monthly breast self-examinations. However, men should also perform monthly breast exams. By performing... more »
There are three methods recommended by the American Cancer Society in the efforts to detect breast cancer tumors in their earliest, most treatable... more »
Every year, 210,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Every year, 40,000 women die from breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer... more »
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