Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, accounting
for 30% of newly diagnosed cases. It is the second leading cause
of cancer mortality among women in industrialized countries. In
fact, breast cancer is one of the cancers that can be found early
easily. Just spent a few minutes per month doing self-detection.
The best prophylaxis is doing regular self-detection and seeking
medical advice immediately on finding something peculiar.
If any of symptoms the following are found medical advice should
be sought immediately.
1. A lump or thickening in the breast or armpit tissue is the first
symptom in 80-90% of breast cancers.
2. Any change in the shape of the breasts.
3. Dimpling, pitting, flaking or orange-skin like skin around the
breasts.
4. Nipple discharge or bleeding, pain in the breast seems to be
higher than the other.
5. Change in breast size or shape, or any new difference in
appearance or feel of breast.
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