Breast Cancer Awareness
The exact cause of breast cancer is still unknown. However, risk factors range from family history, age, and lifestyle. There are over 2½ million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Early detection with regularly scheduled mammograms and monthly self-examinations are the best way to beat breast cancer.
Changes to your breast or nipple are a common sign you could be at risk.
- Nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area.
- Change in the size or shape of the breast.
- Nipple that is turned slightly inward.
- Skin of the breast, areola or nipple may appear scaly, red or swollen or may have ridges or pitting that resembles the skin of an orange.
- Nipple discharge.
Testimonials from Team PCI
Breast Cancer is becoming much more common affecting all women. My sweet Mother died of breast cancer three years ago. She was first diagnosed 10 years before that and fought a brilliant fight and had beat it. Seven years later it reared its ugly head on the other side. She was so positive and fun to be with the last three years as she tried to beat the second cancer. I am very realistic about breast cancer occurring in myself and my daughter. I am not scared of it because of my Mother’s courageous battle. I feel it will hit me. My goal is PREVENTIVE! The earlier you catch the cancer, the easier it is to beat. To be proactive, I have a mammogram yearly and a Doctor check-up. I have talked to my daughter about cancer, looking for it and trying to prevent it.
As I look back, my joy was being able to walk with my Mother through the last journey of her life. It was filled with the reality of losing hair, sickness and hospital visits. During her chemo treatments, we had wonderful conversations that I would never trade anything for. It is truly a privilege to hand your parent over to God at the end! – Sara Lee
Did you know?
- Breast cancer not only affects women, but men as well.
- Women who don’t have children or choose to have them after 30 are at a higher risk for breast cancer.
- Every day 100 women die of breast cancer.
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