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How Digital Reminders Can Help Encourage Breast Cancer Screening

How Digital Reminders Can Help Encourage Breast Cancer Screening

Given our fast-paced lives, we tend to forget things easily, doctor’s appointments being no exception to the rule. Most women cite forgetting as the common reason for missing their breast cancer screening appointments. Digital reminders are now available, so you

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How do you know if a lump is moveable?

How do you know if a lump is moveable?

If you detect a lump during your self-breast examination, firstly, you should make an appointment with your doctor to get further assessment. While you are waiting for your appointment, you can check the characteristics of the lump, including its mobility,

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Where are breast lumps usually found?

Where are breast lumps usually found?

Lumps can occur in different parts of the breast, which include lobules, ducts, nipples and fatty tissue. Lobules: These are the mammary glands that make breast milk. When cancer occurs in the lobules, it is called lobular cancers. Ducts: These

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What kind of lumps are normal in breasts?

What kind of lumps are normal in breasts?

Any lump found in the breast may not be cancerous; research says that about 60 – 80 % of the breast lumps are non-cancerous (benign). These lumps can occur due to hormonal changes or while breastfeeding. Some common benign breast

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Can you do a breast self-exam in the shower?

Can you do a breast self-exam in the shower?

Yes, you can examine your breasts while in the shower. Being aware of the normal size and shape of your breasts is important to help you notice any marked changes from the ordinary. For this, it is required that women

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Breast cancer and ovarian cancer: How are they linked ?

Breast cancer and ovarian cancer: How are they linked

Cancer is often described as one of the cruellest diseases of our era. Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally making it the most common and prevalent type

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Breastfeeding lowers risk of breast and ovarian cancer

eastfeeding lowers risk of breast and ovarian cancer

Breastfeeding lowers risk of breast and ovarian cancer The survival of women with ovarian cancer remains poor mostly due to late detection. Therefore, preventing it from occurring is essential for reducing mortality from this disease. A study published in the

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