Breast Cancer Awareness

National Breast Cancer Awareness month is a great time to promote healthy breast habits such as regular screening and monthly breast self-exam. It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and it is the second most common cancer in women– next to skin cancer.

Some common signs and symptoms of breast cancer are a lump in the breast, nipple discharge (not related to normal lactation), and change in shape or size of the breast.

Any questions regarding your breast health, or to discuss any changes that you may have noticed please contact your health care providers for the best advice.

Put it into practice!

The BSE – Breast Self-Exam. Don’t be shy! Regular, monthly breast self-exams can HELP detect early signs of breast cancer.  
< http://ww5.komen.org/Content.aspx?id=5310&terms=self%20breast%20exam>

Attention All Men! Breast cancer isn’t only in women.  Any questions about breast cancer in men? Check out the Susan G. Komen site for Breast Cancer in Men.
< http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/FactsForMen.html>


Materials

Not sure where to begin with your breast self-exam? Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial.
 < http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/bse.html>

Having trouble understanding breast cancer? Click this link and utilize Susan G. Komen for the Cure Webinar Series.
< http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/UnderstandingBreastCancer.html>

Articles

Mammograms: Questions for the doctor
< http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor-visits/talking-with-the-doctor/mammograms-questions-for-the-doctor>

Susan G. Koman for the Cure: Facts for Life
< http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/FactsForLife.html>

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