Breast cancer awareness

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, accounting for more than 1 in 10 new cancer diagnoses each year. It is the second most common cause of death from cancer among women in the world. Breast cancer evolves silently, and most disease is discovered on routine screening. 

Different types of breast cancer  grow and spread at different rates. Some take years to spread beyond your breast, while others grow and spread quickly.

Breast Cancer Symptoms

A lump under the breast, which you may or may not feel, is usually the first sign of breast cancer. When you get a mammogram, your doctor may notice this lump. You also may not notice any signs in the early stages.

Early signs of Breast cancer 

• A lump or thickened area in or near your breast or underarm that lasts through your period
• A mass or lump, even if it feels as small as a pea
• A change in your breast’s size, shape, or curve
• Nipple discharge that can be bloody or clear
• Changes in the skin of your breast or your nipple. It could be dimpled, puckered, scaly, or inflamed.
• Red skin on your breast or nipple
• Changes in the shape or position of your nipple
• An area that’s different from any other area on either breast
• A hard, marble-sized spot under your skin.
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There's a good chance of recovery if breast cancer is detected in its early stages. For this reason, it's vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always get any changes examined by their GP.

Mammographic screening (where X-ray images of the breast are taken) is the best available method of detecting an early breast lesion. However, you should be aware that a mammogram might fail to detect some breast cancers. It might also increase your chances of having extra tests and interventions, including surgery.