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Early detection increases
the chances of a full recovery
Breast health begins with knowing
your own breasts. After all, you are
the first person who is likely to
notice any changes in their appearance or texture.
and the appearance of patches where
your skin pores stand out. The earlier
breast cancer is discovered and treated,
the better your chances are for a complete recovery.
The best way to monitor any
changes in your breasts is through
monthly breast self-examinations.
Once a month, while bathing or
showering, take a few moments to
examine your breasts. You can also
take notes and compare your
results from month to month.
Women should also have an annual physical examination by a health
professional, and those over 50
should have a mammography
every two years. These preventative steps are the best way to
reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Knowing your risk factors is another
important step to protecting yourself
from breast cancer. Risk factors include
obesity, alcohol consumption, a lack of
exercise, and exposure to tobacco
smoke. To keep your breasts and your
entire body healthy, eat plenty of fruits
and vegetables, be physically active,
protect your skin from the sun, follow
regular cancer screening guidelines,
and visit your doctor if you notice any
changes in your health. Quitting smoking can also reduce your risk of breast
cancer.
While 80 percent of all breast
lumps turn out to be benign,
you should always be on the
lookout for the signs of breast
cancer. They can include lumps;
an unusual increase or decrease
in the size of one breast; puckered or dimpled skin; swollen
lymph nodes under the arms;
Publishers!
MARYSTOWN, NFLD
PAGE 54, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2002, TOOLBOX
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Breast cancer is
a widespread disease that
leaves no one untouched,
including advertisers.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, but you should be on the lookout for breast cancer all year. For more
information on cancer, its effects and its
various forms of treatment, visit the
Canadian Cancer Society website at
www.cancer.ca.