What you should know about male breast cancer
Many men may be surprised to learn that they can get breast cancer. Although breast cancer in men is uncommon, it is important to know the risk factors, as well as the signs and symptoms, of the disease.
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Understanding the differences between breast cancers
Breast cancer isn’t just one disease, but many different diseases, all with their own behaviors, molecular compositions and side effects. Understanding the differences between the various subtypes may help demystify a complex disease.
What are the first signs and symptoms of breast cancer? You need to know!
First symptoms of breast cancer
[Original article on NHS Choices website]
The first symptom of breast cancer most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast.
Most breast lumps (90%) aren’t cancerous, but it’s always best to have them checked by your doctor.
You should see your GP if you notice any of the following:
a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before
a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
bloodstained discharge from either of your nipples
a lump or swelling in either of your armpits
dimpling on the skin of your breasts
a rash on or around your nipple
a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast
Breast pain isn’t usually a symptom of breast cancer.
Want to know more?
Breast Cancer Care: changes to look and feel for
Breast Cancer Now: signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Cancer Research UK: breast cancer symptoms
Macmillan Cancer Support: signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Breast awareness
It’s important to be breast aware so you can pick up any changes as soon as possible.
Get to know what is normal for you – for instance, your breasts may look or feel different at different times of your life. This will make it much easier to spot potential problems.
What testing your DNA can tell you
Do I need to test my DNA?
Good question.
A fair few medical conditions have a genetic component. Breast cancer and celiac disease for two example.
Them there are other condition like autism where the jury is still out but it does seem a strong possibility!
So it can be worth checking. This infographic gives you a bit more information on DNA testing should you chose to do so!
From Visually.
Your Black Friday Breast Cancer Awareness Bargains #PinkRibbon #BlackFriday
As you know one of the purposes of this blog is to help raise awareness and generate fund for worthwhile medical causes.
And what is better than helping raise awareness of breast cancer. Which has impacted the lives of so many of us.
So for this Black Friday we have teamed up with various online stores to offer you a way of shopping this Black friday to help raise money for breast cancer awareness.
So if you would like the great breast cancer awareness baseball hat above just click here to pick it up. It is nearly half price!
This Breast Cancer Awareness Pill Box is nearly 60% off. So it is a real bargain as well as being very handy! You can pick one up here.
