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
Each type of breast cancer is identified by the presence/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.
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.
Women are advised to perform a breast cancer self examination every thirty days to identify any changes in their breasts which may signal cancer.[5]
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.
Your breasts for unusual pain or rashes.
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2. http://www.ijircce.com/upload/2014/january/9_A%20Novel.pdf
3. World Health Organization. Breast cancer: prevention and control, Available at: https://www.who.int/cancer/detection/breastcancer/en/index1.html (Accessed: November 2019) and https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/breast-cancer-facts-and-figures/breast-cancer-facts-and-figures-2017-2018.pdf
4. WebMD. Types of Breast Cancer, Available at: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-types-er-positive-her2-positive#1 (Accessed: November 2019).
5. https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-awareness/breast-changes/check-your-breasts (Accessed: November 2019).
