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1 in every 8 women has a chance of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. Breast cancer cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump. While breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women from all over the world, there can be breast lumps which are non-cancerous in nature. In other words, not all lumps in the breasts are breast cancers. Doctors estimate that about 5-10 percent of breast cancer cases are linked to family history and are passed through genes to next generations. Self examination is the best way to detect breast cancer. Some 40 percent of breast cancers are discovered by women, during breast self-exams. Watch this video to know more about #breastcancer. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersupport #cancer #womenhealth #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersupport #cancer #womenhealth

Finding what you think is a sign of breast cancer can send you into a freak-out spiral. While it’s normal to be scared, don’t be so worried that you ignore it hoping to get well with time. Fortunately, the outlook for women with breast cancer is improving constantly. Due to increased awareness, opportunities for early detection, and treatment advances, survival rates continue to climb. To cure the disease at an early stage, it is most important that you know the warning signs and symptoms. - A lump in the breast or underarm area - Changes in breast shape and size - Sudden discharge from the nipple - A sore or rash on the nipple - Swelling, redness, or darkening of the breast - Inversion of the nipple If you observe any of these, visit your doctor without any delay. #breast #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerwarrior #breast #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerwarrior