As we close up on October - breast cancer awareness month, the most common cancer in women of all races, with over a hundred thousand cases diagnosed per year in Nigeria. We ain't stopping the campaign! , but to go on reminding you of how to take proactive measures to win and maintain a healthy breast. Be reminded of: 1. The risk factors: ~ Females are more at risk but be informed that breast cancer can also be found in men ~ Your family history and age ~ Lack of physical activity and obesity ~ Women who smoke and drink immoderately ~ Frequent exposure to radiation from radiotherapeutic treatments 2. Signs and symptoms to watch out for: ~ A change in the shape and size of the breast ~ Growth of mass called lumps from the breast tissue ~ Inversion of the #nipples ~ Pigmentation and scarring of the breast skin ~ Discharge of blood or mucosal fluids from the nipples. 🎉 The good news is ~ breast cancer survival rates are rising as screening methods and tre...
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