What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, after skin cancer. However, men can also get breast cancer. It is a disease in which cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. Cancer cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body.
What symptoms should I look for?
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- New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)
- Thickening or swelling of part of the breast
- Irritation or dimpling of breast skin
- Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast
- Pulling in of the nipple
- Nipple discharge including blood
- Any change in the size or shape of the breast
- Pain in the breast
What can I do to find breast cancer early?
- Breast cancer screening: A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. It is recommended that most women who are at average risk and are 50 to 74 years old get one every 2 years.
- Know your family history: Recommendations state that women with a parent, sibling, or child with breast cancer are at a higher risk for breast cancer and may benefit from screenings in their 40s.
