Breast Cancer Signs, Care, Research and Treatments

Breast Cancer
Often there are no outward signs of breast cancer that you can see or feel. If there are outward signs, the more common ones include a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs include breast swelling and redness or an enlarged underarm lymph node.
But even if you have one or more of these signs, it still doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Remember that most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancerous).
Still, it's extremely important that you SEE YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY if you're worried that you might have breast cancer. Having your doctor take a look will ease your worry, and if anything is found, you'll be able to take care of it quickly.
A breast cancer diagnosis is one of the most upsetting things that can happen in a woman's life. You may feel scared, overwhelmed, angry, sad, or depressed. All of these are normal reactions. You can get through this armed with clear information that respects who you are and puts you back in control.
Physical examination of the breast is one way to find breast cancer.
YOU ARE WELL-ADVISED :
1. Get information and support from other women who are going through similar experiences.
2. Coping with Fear
Get important tips and advice on coping with fears of diagnosis and treatment. And get reassurance that your fears are normal, and there ARE ways to manage them.
3. Understanding Your "Big Picture"
Understand the type of breast cancer you have so that together with your doctor, you can make the best treatment decisions for your own situation.
4. Treatment
Read all about what to expect from surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal treatments.
Content Courtesy : breastcancer.org
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