Breast self-examination have not been shown to be effective in detecting cancer or improving survival for women who have breast cancer. Regardless, health practitioners believe that there is value in women being familiar with their own breasts to help them understand what is normal and report changes promptly.
Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) in September 2022 noted that “Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early”.
A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast, otherwise known as a screening mammogram. This phenomenon when used in relation to breast cancer, means checking a woman’s breast for cancer before there are any visible signs. With a mammogram, doctors occasionally detect signs of cancer up to three years before it can be felt (CDC).
Treatment of cancer depends on the cancer stage. It could consist of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Thus, it is vital that routine breast screening is done to greatly increase the chances of winning breast cancer and screening is done at any approved hospital or clinic.
Early detection is key.
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