Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Body Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of breast health. Although having regular screening tests for breast cancer is important, mammograms do not find every breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Breast cancer myths

Body There is a lot of misinformation out there resulting in common breast cancer myths. Make sure you know the truth behind these common misconceptions.

Feel like you are losing control?

Body When told you have breast cancer, you may feel like you have lost control of your life. You might be overwhelmed by the decisions you have to make. These feelings are normal. Do not let them keep you from taking action though. First, learn about breast cancer at your own pace.

Determining breast cancer stage

Body Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body.

FAQs

Body Is dairy (milk) linked to a higher risk of breast cancer? The U.S. dietary guidelines recommend women consume 3 cups of dairy daily (note: cups of dairy include foods containing dairy).

The positive side

Body Having breast cancer may feel like the worst thing that can happen to you. Yet, there may be some good things you can take away. Many survivors say that breast cancer has given them a renewed appreciation for life and for their social network.
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