BREAST

CANCER

FACTS

Until 1950, People Were Not Aware Of Breast Cancer

Up until the 1950s, breast cancer was a subject that was not spoken about in public. Awareness of breast cancer increased throughout the 20th

century and the movement began to gain more momentum in the 1980s and 1990s. The

ubiquitous pink ribbon is a symbol of support for breast cancer awareness.

Exploitation Of Pink Ribbon By Companies It is one of the more controversial breast cancer

facts that some companies that use the pink ribbon in their promotional campaigns also make

products like alcohol that can contribute to an increased risk of cancer.

 

Breast Cancer Can Be Detected In 5 Different Ways

Some of the signs of breast cancer to look for include a lump or thickening near the breast or armpit, Nipple tenderness, skin becomes

porous like orange, skin discoloration. Changes to the shape and size of the breast

are also signs of breast cancer.

People Are Often MisdiagnosedFor every 2000 women screened in the course

of 10 years, one will avoid dying of breast cancer, while 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed otherwise, will be

treated for no reason

Poor Diet Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer

A healthy lifestyle including healthy diet can reduce the risk of getting breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Is Not GeneticPeople often think breast cancer is genetic.

However,  Genetics play a smaller role in breast cancer. Studies so far have only

identified genes that play a role in 5% of cases.

 Breast Cancer Cells Are Abnormal CellsUnlike normal cells, cancerous cells are

abnormal cells in the body that are unable to replicate, lose their mechanism for dying,

and do not form tissue correctly.

Breast Cancer Leads To Another Types Of Cancer

When breast cancer is not treated it can spread to other parts of the body. It typically spreads to

the bones, liver, lungs and brain.

Lumped Breasts Are Not Always A Sign Of Cancer

Feeling a lump in breasts not necessarily mean cancer. Less than 20% of lumps are cancerous. There are many benign breast diseases, such as mastitis, that can cause similar symptoms.

Treatment For Breast Cancer Is Plastic Surgery

 Most women who have breast cancer undergo a mastectomy which is the partial or complete

removal of one or both breasts