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Understand What Everyone Should Know About Breast Health

Breast Health: What Everyone Should Know

 Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer women face, affecting one out of every eight women in their lifetime, and while it affects both men and women, it is far more common in women. 

It is estimated that nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and 40,000 of those diagnosed lose their life to the disease annually; on average, men are diagnosed with breast cancer at one-one hundredth that rate. While there is no way to completely prevent any type of cancer, there are specific actions one can take to help decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.

For women looking to decrease the likelihood of developing breast cancer, there are some known risk factors that should be avoided and possible preventive measures that can be incorporated into their daily routine. Paying close attention to things like diet, exercise and alcohol intake can go a long way towards improving overall health and, by extension, helping to prevent breast cancer.

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When to Worry About Lumps in Your Breast

In its simplest form, breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the tissues of the breast. These malignant cells, which can spread from their origin throughout the entire body, grow and multiply in a disorderly fashion, leading to the growth of tumors.

One of the most important things women can do to fight breast cancer is conduct monthly breast self-exams to monitor for any sudden changes to the look or feel of their breasts. If you have ever found a lump during one of these self-exams, you know how scary it can be. However, it is estimated that more than three-quarters of all lumps women discover turn out to be benign (non-cancerous) and do not require aggressive treatment. Generally speaking, cancerous lumps tend to have a few important distinctions from their benign counterparts.

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