Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is observed annually and intended to raise awareness. Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women in the United States.
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, and though it is rare breast cancer can also affect men.
Some risk factors are.
- Getting older
- Genetic mutations
- Reproductive history
- Having dense breasts
- Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
- Previous treatment using radiation therapy
- Personal history of breast cancer or certain non-cancerous breast diseases. Some warning signs of breast cancer are.
- New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
- Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
- Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
- Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
- Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
- Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
- Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
- Pain in any area of the breast.
Breast cancer is treated in several ways. It depends on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread. People with breast cancer often get more than one kind of treatment.
If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away. For a second opinion on your breast cancer diagnosis please visit SecondOpinions.com, for your peace of mind.
