Breast Cancer Awareness

The statistics for breast cancer speak volumes. There is a 1 in 10 chance that any woman can contract breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. Nearly 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States alone. The casualty rate is about 25%. It has been recommended by the American Cancer Society for all women above 20 years of age to undergo monthly Breast Self Exam (BSE).

This goes a long way in finding breast lumps that may be cancerous. If found at an early stage, most cases of breast cancer can be cured. Mastectomy and lumpectomy are two surgical procedures that are used to remove cancerous lumps or tumors in the breast. A Mammogram is an excellent early detection method that is recommended for all women above 40 years of age by the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Many a woman is bewildered and confused by the plethora of information that is available on this form of cancer. Our section on breast cancer seeks to create awareness of this form of the Big C that can be easily detected in the early stages. Our articles throw light on the symptoms as well as the different types of treatment that can be carried out. We carry a simple and informative article on Self breast examination.