Getting Over It…
Sep 29, 2008 in Information
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One of the factors that distinguish women’s attributes is their breast. Aside from the hair which is their crown and glory, women’s breast signifies their feminism and figure. What if one day the doctor say it needs to be removed due to breast cancer?
It is a crumbling feeling that all women would dread to hear.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. It is best to know the common symptoms of breast cancer to prevent them from getting worst and be able to cure them at once. These includes: A change in how the breast or nipple feels; a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area; Nipple tenderness; a change in how the breast or nipple looks; change in the size or shape of the breast; A nipple turned inward into the breast; The skin of the breast, areola, or nipple may be scaly, red, or swollen. It may have ridges or pitting so that it looks like the skin of an orange; Nipple discharge (fluid).
If you think you may be at risk, you should discuss this concern with your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce your risk and can plan a schedule for checkups.