Awareness of normal feel and structure of breast is crucial for women in the present scenario where breast cancer has become one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths. Breast aware women can’t prevent the cancer, but they can take good care of breast to avoid the risk of death with this cancer.
According to health professionals, early detection of breast cancer can lead to an easy and effective treatment. There are many women who think this disease is a death sentence which is not true. There is a misconception that breast cancer is the end of life, but it is true only in case of late detection as at this stage there are a few chances of successful treatment. Early detection leads to successful treatment so it is crucial to catch cancer at early stage.
What Are Self Breast Examination And Its Benefits?
Regular examination of breast can be carried out to know breast more and more that is essential to make early detection possible. Those who perform regular Self Breast Examination can easily distinguish usual and unusual changes to put their mind at ease. Habit of self examination can be helpful to catch all sorts of abnormalities as they take place. Self examination can be performed in front of mirror to notice the changes of structure which include the changes of size, shape etc.
What Are Myths And Facts About Breast Cancer?
Earlier it was not possible to catch the cancer at earlier stage due to the limited treatment options, but now with advancements of technology there are diagnostic methods that can catch cancer at earlier stage. Although it is right to say that its signs are not easy to detect earlier but it is not a silent killer unless you show a careless attitude towards caring for your breasts. There are several myths regarding this disease. For example, women think all breast lumps are cancerous. This is a misconception because more than 80% of lumps are non-cancerous and part of normal breast changes. (Claire)
Know the Unusual Changes to Consult GP Immediately
It is also important to know that by being breast aware does not mean that one can catch breast cancer symptoms however; it helps to know the unusual changes which might be signs of this disease. It is important to consult the doctor immediately in case of any suspicious observation. There are various methods to detect the unusual changes of breasts, but before the unusual changes come into consideration one must extend the knowledge of different parts of breast by staying in touch with them constantly.
Breast Cancer Is Not the End of Life
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