Awareness about Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast Cancer has become a common disease all over the world which needs to be understood and awareness about the disease for its early detection. Like other diseases it is also preventable but the key of success is “early detection” and proper treatment. Formation of tumors in the breast ducts or glands leads to breast cancer. It is an important to know how breast cancer symptoms can be recognized to get medical treatment well in time. You may consult your health advisor to know that how often you should be checked for breast cancer signs. However some leading symptoms are mentioned below to make feasible early detection of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Any abnormal change in breast size or unnatural formation of lumps, nodes, swelling, inflammation or tenderness of breast are all the symptoms which need immediate attention and proper medical check up in order to make possible early detection. Cancerous lumps formed in breasts are normally painless and or irregular shape but it may be painful and of circular shapes in some cases. Similarly these lumps may be tender and hard or may be soft in touch. In case of any one symptoms mentioned above make an appointment immediately and also keep regular mammogram appointments to prevent breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Join a group of people who want to be proactive about generating awareness of breast cancer and remaining healthy. They can help by reminding you to get tested and to perform self breast testing in between regular professional health visits. People of the group can also encourage each other to get healthy diet, engage in physical exercises and also can talk about your fears to bring you out of depressive feelings.

Try to motivate other women for medical check up of breast cancer signs and symptoms. Encourage every woman to get appointments with their health advisors to discuss about the disease and to know latest preventive measures. According to American Cancer Society every woman aged 40 and above should undergo mammogram screening every year.

Be aware about your diet as the body is connected as a whole and that anything you eat to improve your overall health is also beneficial to fight against breast cancer as well. Switch to a diet rich in vegetables and whole grains and start physical exercise regularly to help your body to combat with disease effectively.  Discuss with your health advisor to know more signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Keeping in view your current health state you might be in high risk group you may be advised to get more frequent self-checks.