For: Breast Cancer
A regular breast cancer screening can help you stay healthy. Breast cancer is a specific type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It is a malignant cancer. A malignant cancer, or tumor, is a group of cancer cells that may grow and invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body. It is important to receive a breast cancer screening regularly to be aware of your health and the risks involved in the development of breast cancer. There are several ways breast cancer can develop but the type that begins in the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma) is the most common type.
Breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped improve the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer survival rates have increased and the number of deaths has been declining thanks to a number of factors such as earlier detection, new treatments and a better understanding of the disease. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women.
Learn more today about other conditions that can be prevented with HealthFair's screenings.
What are the Warning Signs of Breast Cancer?
Some signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:
Early detection of these risk factors can be discovered by using breast self-examination. A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts for lumps or changes while standing and lying in different positions and while looking at your breasts in a mirror to note any changes in their appearance. Once you know what your breasts normally look and feel like, any new lump or change in appearance should be evaluated by a HealthFair professional or a doctor immediately. Most breast problems or changes are not because of cancer.
If you choose to do breast self-examinations, this should NOT replace regular clinical breast examinations, such as an ultrasound and regular mammograms. Breast implants do not decrease a woman's risk for breast cancer, so women with breast implants need to talk with their doctors about performing breast self-examinations as well.
How do I know if I’m At Risk?
Some factors that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer include:
Prevention:
If you're concerned about breast cancer, you may be wondering if there are steps you can take toward breast cancer prevention. Understand the lifestyle factors that may affect your risk of breast cancer and what you can do to stay healthy.
Research has shown that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables doesn't offer direct protection from breast cancer. In addition, a recent study of dietary fat and breast cancer showed only a slight decrease in the risk of invasive breast cancer for women who ate a low-fat diet. However, eating a healthy diet may decrease your risk of other diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. A healthy diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight — a key factor in breast cancer prevention.
If you have any of the above risk factors, then get screened today!
Screenings Recommended:
Breast Cancer Ultrasound