Post by abundanceofpraise on Sept 25, 2007 23:18:47 GMT -5
.You only get breast cancer if you have a family history. Although having a family history can increase you risk,80% to 85% of wemon with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.
. Im too young to worry about breast cancer. The disease is more common in post-menopausel women, but 25% of the wemon with breast cancer are younger than 50.
.If I have a breast lump, its cancer. Some lumps can be benign tumors or cysts.
.If a lump is painful, its not cancer. Although lumps that are painful are generally not cancerouse, in some cases they can be, Bottom line: Any lump should be thoroughly checked by a docter.
.If I have consistent normal mammograms, I don't need to worry.Wemon should also have a clinical breast exam by a health-care provider at least once a year, and get any lump they find themselfs checked by a docter as soon as possible.
.If I do have breast cancer, it means I'm going to die. When caught early, at least 98% of wemon with breast cancer survive 5 years. The 10- year survival rate is 85%-90%.
. Im too young to worry about breast cancer. The disease is more common in post-menopausel women, but 25% of the wemon with breast cancer are younger than 50.
.If I have a breast lump, its cancer. Some lumps can be benign tumors or cysts.
.If a lump is painful, its not cancer. Although lumps that are painful are generally not cancerouse, in some cases they can be, Bottom line: Any lump should be thoroughly checked by a docter.
.If I have consistent normal mammograms, I don't need to worry.Wemon should also have a clinical breast exam by a health-care provider at least once a year, and get any lump they find themselfs checked by a docter as soon as possible.
.If I do have breast cancer, it means I'm going to die. When caught early, at least 98% of wemon with breast cancer survive 5 years. The 10- year survival rate is 85%-90%.