Breast cancer occurs when cells in our breasts grow out of control causing tumors and damage to the nearby tissues. Tumors which are cancerous are known as malignant tumors and cause lots of damage to your body. It takes time for most tumors to grow, making it not easy to detect a tumor during a self exam, but mammograms can find small tumors.

Breast cancers best treatment – early detection.  By the age of 20 all women should start doing Breast Self Examination (BSE) it is one of most easiest and earliest ways of detecting cancer. These checkups should be done few days after your periods. You should do this check up at least once a month. A clinical breast exam (with your doctor) should be done at least once a year.

Some of the signs to look for, while doing Breast Self Exam are:

• A lump found in and around the nipple or underarm
• Change in size or shape
• Nipple discharge or nipple turning inward
• Redness of skin or warmth
• Formation of dimple or change in skin texture

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