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Early Detection

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. It is recommend to learn more about breast self examination to increase chances for early detection.
Breast Cancer Symptoms and Signs Many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening, but some  ...Read More
Breast Lump A breast lump is a mass, growth, or swelling within the breast tissue. While finding  ...Read More
Breast Pain Breast pain is any discomfort, tenderness, or pain in the breast or underarm region, and  ...Read More
Breast Cyst A cyst in the breast may feel like a lump, but upon examination the lump  ...Read More
Breast Self-Exam Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a  ...Read More
Clinical Breast Exam A clinical breast exam is performed by a healthcare professional who is trained to recognize  ...Read More
Mammogram A mammogram is an x-ray that allows a qualified specialist to examine the breast tissue  ...Read More
How to Schedule a Mammogram Many women encounter barriers when trying to schedule a mammogram. Learn about the information you  ...Read More
Healthy Habits Make healthy living a priority in your daily life with the help of our Weekly  ...Read More