The Earlier The Better

Detecting Breast Cancer Early Gives
The Best Chance Of Beating It

Breast Cancer Crisis Card

Breast Cancer Isn't The Same
For Every Woman

Each type of breast cancer is identified by the presence/absence of three receptors found on the surface of cells.[4]

Hormone Receptor-Positive
Breast Cancer

(Most Common)

80%

Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive
Breast Cancer

(Less Common)

15%

Triple Negative
Breast Cancer

(Less Common)

5%

Breast Cancer Advances
Over Time If Undetected

The stage of breast cancer indicates how big it is and how far it has spread.

Early
Breast Cancer
(eBC)

Advanced
Breast Cancer
(ABC)

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.

 

3 Easy Steps For A 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]

Look

For lumps, swelling, dimpling, change in the size or shape, inverted nipple, nipple rash or discharge from nipple.

Touch

The armpit and breasts for signs of a lump, thickening or a change in shape.

Check

Your breasts for unusual pain or rashes.

TAKE THE

CHALLENGE

Test your knowledge of some common beliefs about breast cancer


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You can get breast cancer even if it dosen't run into your family

Correct! Wrong!

If breast cancer runs in your family, you're sure to get it

Correct! Wrong!

You should still get mammograms after menopause

Correct! Wrong!

There is nothing you can do to lower your breast cancer risk

Correct! Wrong!

Breast Quiz
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