What are symtoms of breast cancer?
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"Often there are no outward signs of breast cancer that you can see or feel. If there are outward signs, the more common ones include a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs include breast swelling and redness or an enlarged underarm lymph node.
But even if you have one or more of these signs, it still doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Remember that most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancerous).
Still, it's extremely important that you SEE YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY if you're worried that you might have breast cancer. Having your doctor take a look will ease your worry, and if anything is found, you'll be able to take care of it quickly."
(source: http://www.smile.org.au/cancers/breast%2...
I greatly suggest you visit " http://www.smile.org.au/ " which provides you the valuable and detailed information about breast cancers and diseases.
You can also study how to do self-breast exams on the website.
"Early diagnosis is the best way to reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. This can be accomplished by monthly self-breast exams, annual clinical breast exams and screening mammography. If breast cancer is detected, a multimodality approach incorporating nutritional supplementation, dietary modification, detoxification, and one or more of the following may be considered: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, or vaccine therapy. "
(source:http://www.smile.org.au/cancers/breast%2...
There really are no symptoms. That's why you have to be diligent about examining your breasts every month. 2 weeks after your period ends is a good time to do it. Breasts tend to swell, become cystic during your period. It goes away 2 weeks after it. If you find ANY lump--ANY, you must go to the doctor and have it checked. NEVER disregard any lump in your breast. Normally, cancerous lumps are not painful (but that doesn't mean all non-painful lumps are cancerous).
Cause? No, there is no cause. But it can be hereditary. If your mother, grandmothers, aunts had breast cancer, then you need to be extra diligent examining yours. Breast cancer is very treatable in the early stages that's why it's so important to check your breasts EVERY month so if you do get it, it doesn't have a chance to spread.
A lump in your breast, a change in the shape of your breast, nipple retraction, bloody nipple discharge. Usually there is no pain associated with breast cancer unless it is in an advanced stage. No one knows exactly what causes breast cancer. It can be genetic or related to hormones.
i hear too much caffine can cause it. too much coffee or tea. sugar is bad for everything... just eat healthy and you'll chances might decrease.
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