March 13, 2013

About Breast Cancer: How Well Do You Know Your Breasts?

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
Your breasts should get a lot of attention - hopefully the healthy kind of attention! Be sure you know your breasts well, and take good care of them.

Know Your Breast Lumps
There are four kinds of breast lumps: cysts, fibroadenomas, pseudolumps, and cancer. When you are doing a breast self-exam (BSE) you can feel differences in breast tissue and in lumpiness. Knowing the difference between harmless and harmful lumps is important to your breast health.
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The Ins and Outs of Areola and Nipple Health
Nipple and areola health is important to maintain. Nipples and areolas need to be healthy during breastfeeding, but you should be aware of your nipple health all your life. Learn about your nipple anatomy, nipple changes, nipple discharge, nipple pain, and nipple reconstruction.
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Pain! What to Do When Your Breasts Hurt
Anybody who has breast tissue can have breast pain. Whether your pain feels sharp, dull, aching or shooting, it is always unwelcome. There are several home remedies to try, but there are times to get professional help. Good news - if your breasts hurt, it usually isn't cancer!
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Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results
Understanding your diagnosis. You can understand your diagnosis, know what disease stages mean and how that affects your treatment and options. More tests might be needed - understand the reasons for the tests and what results will mean for you.

 


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