Education about breast cancer empowers you to make informed decisions, whether it’s about screening options, lifestyle habits, or seeking help when needed.
Breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Black women, is a disease that affects the breast tissue.
Normally, cells in your body grow and divide in a controlled way to help you stay healthy. But with breast cancer, something goes wrong, and cells start to grow out of control. These extra cells form a lump called a tumor. These cells can also travel to other parts of the body, which is when metastasis (mah-tas-tah-sis) occurs. When this happens, the breast cancer is in a more advanced stage.
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Here are a few ways to prevent breast cancer:
Getting a mammogram every year starting at age 40. A mammogram is a special X-ray that checks for breast cancer by taking pictures of the inside of your breast and can catch about 85% of breast cancers in women.
If detected early, it is easier to prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. Doing a monthly breast exam on yourself is one way to help detect and treat the condition early.
Here are a few ways to prevent breast cancer:
If detected early, it is easier to prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. Getting regular screenings (mammograms) is one way to help detect and treat the disease early.
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Getting a mammogram every year starting at age 40. A mammogram is a special X-ray that checks for breast cancer by taking pictures of the inside of your breast and can catch about 85% of breast cancers in women.
If detected early, it is easier to prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. Doing a monthly breast exam on yourself is one way to help detect and treat the condition early.
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