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Breast Cancer Helpful Hints:

Breast cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can also appear in men. In the U.S., it affects one in eight women.

The most common types of breast cancer are:
Ductal carcinoma (85 - 90% of all cases)
Lobular carcinoma (8% of all cases)

Less common are:
Inflammatory breast cancer (occurs in the skin)
Paget's disease of the nipple

Symptoms of Breast Cancer:
A lump or a thickening in the breast or in the armpit
A change of size or shape of the mature breast
Fluid (not milk) leaking from the nipple
A change of size or shape of the nipple
A change of color or texture of the nipple or the areola, or of the skin of the breast itself (dimples, puckers, rash)

Learn more details about symptoms of breast cancer
If You Have Breast Pain
Early stages of breast cancer may not cause any pain or discomfort.

Stages Of Breast Cancer
Information and Links for Stages of Breast Cancer
www.blurtit.com

Breast cancer
A Resource Center Including Facts, Symptoms, Treatment and more
www.healthcentral.com

Having a regular mammogram and a clinical breast exam by your health professional can help you understand changes in your breasts. Doing your breast self-exam can help you keep track of regular monthly changes.

Remember, many lumps and rashes are benign (not cancerous) and can respond well to proper treatment. If you experience any symptoms that cause you concern, see your doctor.

Treatments for breast cancer, as well as survival rates, are improving. Early detection and medical help is critical to improving the chances of living beyond a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Male Breast Cancer Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For
Contrary to popular belief, men do get breast cancer. Male breast cancer affects more than 1600 men each year in the United States. Male breast cancer symptoms include:

Nipple discharge

Lump, mass or swelling in the breast, nipple or chest wall

Inversion of the nipple) the nipple has turned inward)

Nipple or skin of the breast has a red appearance or is very dry and scaly

Skin dimpling or puckering

When a lump is found, most of the time it is a benign condition called gynecomastia. However, ALL lumps and abnormalities need to be examined by a physician. Nipple discharge and a lump are the most common symptoms detected by a patient before diagnosis.

If you are experiencing any symptom, report it to your doctor.

Breast Cancer Symptoms
Find Symptoms for Breast Cancer Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
www.breastcancer-symptoms-web.com

Breast Cancer Symptoms
Find answers to your questions. News, symptoms, treatments & more.
www.HealthTalk.com

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Why You Need To Know About Breast Cancer Prevention

In 2007, an estimated 240,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in America. Of those diagnosed, 40,000 will die from this disease. Although some of the contributors to the development of breast cancer are known, there is no guaranteed way to prevent it. But by educating yourself and taking control of some lifestyle factors, you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

Understanding Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Your risk is calculated by looking at several factors, some of which you are born with, and some of which you can choose.

Breast Cancer Symptoms:

Find Symptoms for Breast Cancer Warning Signs of Breast Cancer @ www.breastcancer-symptoms-web.com

Knowing your health background will help you and your doctor make good choices about lifestyle and health care, which can lower your risk of breast cancer. You can try online risk assessment tools, but don’t use these as a substitute for talking with your doctor.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors in Detail:

Factors You Can’t Control
Gender
Genes
Race
Age
Menopausal status
Drugs and treatments
Menses onset
Family Health History
Lifestyle Factors You Can Control
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Hormone Replacement Therapy use
Alcohol
Smoking
Diet
Exercise
Weight

Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer:

Whether you are at low or high risk, you have many options to lower your risk. When it’s found at an early stage, breast cancer can effectively be treated, and there are several ways to help prevent recurrence. Take responsibility for your breast health.

Protect Your Breast Health

Do regular breast self exams (BSE)

Know Your Cyclical Changes

Learn About Breast Lumps

- Cysts
- Fibroadenomas
- Pseudolumps
- Breast Hematomas
- Tumors

Learn About Benign Breast Conditions

- Fibrocystic changes
- Atypical hyperplasia
- Breast Inflammation (Mastitis)
- Duct Ectasia
- Benign Nipple Discharge
- Adenosis (enlarged lobules)
- Intraductal Papillomas (benign tumors)

Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
- Taking Two Mammogram Views
- Look at Mammogram Images
- Understand Your Mammogram Report

Have a Breast Ultrasound

Have a Clinical Breast Exam

Have Ductal Lavage