Breast cancer awareness:
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basis. However, it is still important to know how to check for the warning signs. Because there are many types of breast cancer, symptoms can vary. The following are some of the more common symptoms: • thick lumpy masses • swelling • irregular skin • lumps/swelling under your arm • pain • scaley, flakey, or peeling skin Having one of these symptoms does not automatically mean you have breast cancer. There are numerous other causes that can bring about some of these conditions. If you’ve found any of these symptoms, it’s always best to consult a physician to determine the cause. Fighting Back Breast Cancer Prevention While some of the leading causes of cancer are beyond your control, there are measures you can take to lower your risk.
This October, Germania Insurance continues our participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to Breastcancer.org, there will be an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women in 2020. While researchers toil away at a cure, it is up to us to spread as much information as possible to as many people as possible. Help us raise awareness by equipping yourself with the facts. Share what you learn and together, we can save lives. What is Breast Cancer? Definition After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. It is estimated that there will be 42,170 deaths at the end of 2020 from breast cancer. Despite this, survival rates are incredibly high when detected early. The later it’s detected, the lower that number becomes. That’s why spreading the word and encouraging regular checkups is so important. Symptoms In the very early stages of breast cancer, lumps or tumors may be too small to be found by a basic examination. This is why mammograms are so important to have on a regular
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