| Breast cancer should be a major concern for all | | | | occurs. You just need to check yourself regularly for |
| women today since it is the single most common | | | | any lumps or other unusual occurrences. If any are |
| type of cancer in women. There is about a 15% | | | | found, go to your doctor immediately. |
| chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 90 | | | | Breast Cancer Risks |
| if you are a woman and have a full, healthy lifestyle. | | | | Your chances of developing breast cancer are slightly |
| This percentage may not sound like a lot, but it is | | | | higher if there is a history of such cancer in your |
| one of the highest as far as cancer risks go. You can | | | | family. So, if you don't have anyone in your |
| lower this risk by having a breast cancer test | | | | immediate family that has had breast cancer, this is |
| frequently. | | | | very good news. But unfortunately, many families do |
| Have a Basic Mammogram Regularly | | | | have a history. With or without a family history, you |
| The basic mammogram is the most effective test | | | | still should have regular checkups. |
| available even though it can be very uncomfortable | | | | Most people do not realize that there is a 1% |
| for some women. During the time of your test, keep | | | | occurrence of breast cancer in men. But there are still |
| thinking, "This may save my life." It will help you get | | | | many more men that are never diagnosed with |
| through it. | | | | breast cancer, but they do have it. |
| You do not want to wait for symptoms to develop | | | | Keep up with your self-examination and your regular |
| before getting your mammogram, as symptoms | | | | mammogram since your chances of survival are much |
| don't usually become clear until the cancer is already | | | | greater if the cancer is found early. |
| in its later stages of growth. | | | | Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) |
| Usually, if the cancer has hit the later stages it is | | | | Also, remember that October is National Breast |
| more difficult to treat and more likely has spread to | | | | Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and is observed |
| other parts of the body. You may feel like a | | | | all over the world thanks to National Breast Cancer |
| mammogram is too unpleasant, but terminal cancer is | | | | Foundation. Breast cancer month has been extremely |
| without a doubt worse than the test. Please make | | | | successful in making more women aware of the signs |
| the breast cancer test part of your annual check-up. | | | | of breast cancer. More women than ever are now |
| Self-Examination for Breast Cancer | | | | getting their annual mammogram, and this has |
| Also, as soon as you reach the puberty age, it is a | | | | contributed to a greater survival rate for cancer |
| good idea to carry out your own breast cancer test, | | | | patients. |
| which you can do on a regular basis in the privacy of | | | | Many women have lost their lives to this devastating |
| your own home. A pamphlet describing how this | | | | disease, and this is the main reason why efforts |
| should be done can be picked up at your local | | | | must be continued to teach all women young and old |
| doctor's office or health department. Most breast | | | | about breast cancer and the risk factors. |
| cancer occurs in women over 40, but there are | | | | Be a true friend or family member and help educate |
| several cases found in young teen girls each year. | | | | your loved ones about breast cancer and early |
| Cancer does not have a certain age or time when it | | | | detection. You may save their lives. |