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The two Cancers that have affected my life, in my family, are the two mentioned on this page. More information on different types of cancers will be added as soon as I accumulate information.
Research shows that the two most significant risk factors for developing breast cancer are being female and getting older. A woman may be at an even higher risk if she has experienced any of the following:
A personal history of breast or ovarian cancer A close relative who has had breast cancer before menopause or in both breasts Menstruation starting at an early age (before 12) Late menopause (after 55) The birth of a first child after the age of 30 or not having children at all A previous breast biopsy showing abnormal cells, such as lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia
A personal history of breast or ovarian cancer
A close relative who has had breast cancer before menopause or in both breasts
Menstruation starting at an early age (before 12)
Late menopause (after 55)
The birth of a first child after the age of 30 or not having children at all
A previous breast biopsy showing abnormal cells, such as lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia
Self Breast Exams are very important Brest exams should be done around your period and after your period. Help Find a Cure, Check yourself Regularly
BSEs should be performed once a month after your menstrual period, when breasts aren't tender or swollen. If you're not always regular, do it on the same day every month. If this is your first BSE, ask your health practitioner for detailed instructions and so that you can be sure that what you feel is normal and healthy. Don't get upset if you feel some lumps or hardness; that's natural. It is also normal if your breasts are not exactly the same size.
How to perform the BSE
Most women examine themselves both standing up (usually in the shower) and lying on their beds (depending on the section of the exam). Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head. Place the finger pads of your three middle fingers on you left hand on the outer part of your bare right breast. Pressing gently but firmly, circle inwards until you have reached your nipple. You can also move up and down or in straight lines out from the nipple, but do it the same way each time. Gently squeeze the nipple and look for any discharge. Lower your right arm and switch, raising your left arm and examining your left breast with your right hand. Standing up in front of a mirror, check for changes in the way your breasts look. Look for dimpling of the skin, changes in the nipple, or redness or swelling.
Most women examine themselves both standing up (usually in the shower) and lying on their beds (depending on the section of the exam).
Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head.
Place the finger pads of your three middle fingers on you left hand on the outer part of your bare right breast. Pressing gently but firmly, circle inwards until you have reached your nipple. You can also move up and down or in straight lines out from the nipple, but do it the same way each time.
Gently squeeze the nipple and look for any discharge.
Lower your right arm and switch, raising your left arm and examining your left breast with your right hand.
Standing up in front of a mirror, check for changes in the way your breasts look. Look for dimpling of the skin, changes in the nipple, or redness or swelling.
What to look for
If any of the following occurs, check with your Doctor.
you find any changes you have pain in your breast you have any worries about what you have found Note: You may have seen instructions to squeeze your nipples to check for discharge. However, many practitioners do not advise doing this because over stimulation can cause a normal discharge and lead to unnecessary anxiety.
Note: You may have seen instructions to squeeze your nipples to check for discharge. However, many practitioners do not advise doing this because over stimulation can cause a normal discharge and lead to unnecessary anxiety.
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Cancer of the pancreas is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This year approximately 28,000 Americans will die from cancer of the pancreas. The disease is not only common, but it is also extremely difficult to treat. For these and other reasons, cancer of the pancreas has been called "the challenge of the nineties".
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