Early Detection

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.

Symptoms and Signs

Many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening, but some symptoms can be caught early just by..

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Breast Pain

Breast pain is any discomfort, tenderness, or pain in the breast or underarm region, and it may occur for a number of reasons. Generally, breast..

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Breast Cyst

A cyst in the breast may feel like a lump, but upon examination the lump is a small, generally harmless sac filled with fluid rather than a…

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Breast Self-Exam

Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. Johns Hopkins Medical center states,…

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Clinical Breast Exam

A clinical breast exam is performed by a healthcare professional who is trained to recognize many different types of abnormalities…

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Mammogram

A mammogram is an x-ray that allows a qualified specialist to examine the breast tissue for any suspicious areas. The breast is exposed…

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Healthy Habits

Make healthy living a priority in your daily life with the help of our Weekly Health Tips. Each week we’ll send you a new tip to your email inbox to..

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