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EARLY DETECTION FOR WOMEN
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| Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women
in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, it's
estimated that About 178,480 women in the United States will be
found to have invasive breast cancer in 2008. About 40,460 women
will die from the disease this year. Right now there are slightly
over 2 million women living in the United States who have been
treated for breast cancer.
BREAST CANCER IN MEN
Definition
Breast cancer isn't just a woman's disease. Men also have breast
tissue that can undergo cancerous changes. While women are about 100
times more likely to get breast cancer, any man can develop breast
cancer. Male breast cancer is most common between the ages of 60 and
70.
The prognosis for male breast cancer is the same as for breast
cancer in women. In the past, male breast cancer was often diagnosed
at a more advanced stage, which may have led people to believe it
had a worse prognosis. Although male breast cancer and breast cancer
in women are similar, important distinctions such as breast size and
awareness affect early diagnosis and survival in cases of male
breast cancer.
Symptoms
Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer may help save your
life. The earlier the disease is discovered, the more treatment
options and the better chance of recovery you have.
The most common sign of breast cancer for both men and women is a
lump or thickening in the breast. Often the lump is painless. Other
male breast cancer symptoms include:
- Skin dimpling or puckering
- Development of a new retraction or indentation of the nipple
- Changes in the nipple or breast skin, such as scaling or redness
- Nipple discharge
Prevention
To help reduce your risk of breast cancer, maintain a healthy body
weight and avoid heavy alcohol use. Early detection also increases
your chances of surviving the disease. So if you develop a breast
lump or other abnormality, seek prompt care.
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