-Wanda Sykes | Ellen DeGeneres 09/23/2011 In regards to her choice to have a double mastectomy when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
October is the official month for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), when was the last time you got your mammogram? Make an appointment today! “Breast Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death’s among women. Approximately 1 in almost every 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.1” With these odds lets be more proactive in and take control of are health by doing are monthly breast exam’s at home and our yearly check up with the doctor. If you are over 40 or know a woman who is over 40 make sure that she doesn’t miss her yearly mammogram.
Some of Breast Cancer may include:
Lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through the menstrual cycle
A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea
A change in the size, shape, or contour of the breast
A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple
A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple (dimpled, puckered, scaly or inflamed)
Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple
An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast
A marble-like hardened area under the skin
Meaning ladies it is time to make sure we are taking a closer look at are breast testing in the shower for any changes in our breast. Early detection is the best way to fight Breast Cancer…hard like only a girl can! If you still need that push I was a bit astonished to find out that a majority of cases was not genetic meaning it can happen to any of us even if we don’t have a family history.
Reference
WebMD Medical Reference (2009). Facts About Breast Cancer Reviewed by Louise Change, MD on December 21, 2009. Retrieved from
http://women.webmd.com/guide/breast-cancer-arm-yourself-with-facts
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