Tuesday

HOW TO IDENTIFY BREAST CANCER- SIGNS.

HOW TO IDENTIFY BREAST CANCER- SIGNS.

It is vital that every woman be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, this will make it easier to recognize them and seek treatment if necessary.

The changes in the size or shape of breast should be observed by women as this an indicate the presence of a lump that may or may not be cancerous in nature. Pain as discussed earlier on this blog is not a good indicator for breast cancer.

Some of the symptoms include:-

1. Inversion of nipples
2. Dimples on the skin

Other symptoms include_

Redness on the skin on the breast this is usually referred as “inflammatory breast cancer” on the notice of these signs, immediately contact a doctor to get diagnosed. The better your chances are of staying healthy, when you are diagnosed early.

ECZAMATOID
Is a rare condition which effects the breast. The symptoms are:

i. Slight flaking texture around the nipple
ii. The color of the skin around the breast changes
iii. There might be itching sensation and general irritability around the breast area these condition may cause a lump on the breast.

Friday

AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER

It is important you look after yourself, after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

It is not very easy to get/ask or help, but family, friends, neighbors; Church member can always support you when you call for their help.

It is always advisable to be precise about your illness to your partner or children.

For comfort you can meet with patients who have survived with similar symptoms which may help you form your own circle.

- After treatment now you are recovery. – You may ask what if it recurs:
Speak think positively spend more time with your friends and loved ones to keep your mind off that subject.

No two people are the same and no two conditions are the same neither so they cannot be compared, if you heard someone died from breast cancer don’t mean anybody suffering from this ailment will equally die. There are some cases most women do not die from breast cancer. It is good if your lump has been detected early the prognosis. Keep in mind that research into forms of cancer is continuous.

Cheer up and enjoy life and plan for the future.