What Are Breast Cancer Symptoms?

What Are Breast Symptoms?
By J.  Lloyd

A disease that strikes fear in woman and everyone knows someone
that has been diagnosed and treated for this.  You constantly
hear about breast and there are constant news releases
about new treatments being pioneered within the medical
community.  How should respond to the news reports, magazine
articles and information that you receive from your own doctor?

Basically, watching for the early signs of this disease and
taking immediate action can be the most important thing you ever
do for yourself.

But, what are the symptoms of breast cancer?  Many women do not
know the basic facts that could save their lives.   And, men get
this form of cancer, at a lower rate, and they should also be
informed. 

There are several symptoms that all men and women should watch
for.  You should watch for:

* a lump-it will usually be small, firm and painless
* a piece of skin on the breast or underarm that swells or that
has an unusual appearance
* veins that become more prominent on one or both breasts just
under the skin surface
* nipples that have a change in skin texture, develops a rash,
have a discharge (other than breast milk) or that becomes
inverted, or
* a depression in any area of the breast surface that was not
there before.

Women that already perform monthly self breast examinations
know that their breasts always have a lumpy texture.  Medical
people say that if you do regular self-examinations, you will be
able to tell the difference between your normal texture and the
development of a lump.  When in doubt, see a medical
professional-they are there to help you and will not laugh if
you are mistaken.

The medical profession tells us that only a small percentage of
all lumps found in women’s breasts are malignant.   

But, are you willing to take a chance and ignore the breast
cancer symptoms?  Being diagnosed is not a death notice-it is an
opportunity for you to take action and to beat a terrible
disease.  Remember that every day more and more people are
surviving breast and living normal, healthy and long
lives.

Watch for the symptoms of breast cancer.  Be diligent, watchful
and know the risks involved and your own family history with
this

disease.   Even if there is no history of this disease in
your family, that does not mean you are immune.   Routine
monthly self-examinations are the best way to ensure that you
know your own body.

Do not be shy about the self-examinations and know the
symptoms.  No matter how slight the change in your breast, seek
medical attention.  Talk to your doctor; know how to be
proactive in your own health care prevention and treatment.  You
are your own first line of defense-you know your body better
than anyone else and you should be aware of any changes going
on.

Think about the thousands of women every year that have
survived this terrible disease.  They have done so by being an
actively involved in their own care and you can see many of them
march every year in the Susan G. Konan race for the cure.
Knowing the symptoms of breast can mean the difference
between you living long enough to see your grandchildren grow up
or dying at an early age—the different might just be in your own
hands.

About the Author: For more information on breast try
visiting http://www.breastcanceranalysis.com - a website that
specializes in providing breast related information and
resources including information on the breast symptoms.

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