What To Know For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What To Know For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By admin Posted: October 9, 2020

When it comes to breast cancer, the statistics are that approximately 1-in-8 women will receive the news that will change their lives foreverGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. At our offices at Walk In GYN Care, we have been able to help numerous women through screening and early detectionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Many of them had not seen any physician for years and just walked in for something else that they needed help withGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Common Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Lump in breast
Breast or nipple pain
Dimpling of skin around the breast
Swelling of breast tissue
Nipple discharge and/or nipple retraction
Changes in skin: thick, red, scaly appearance

When Should I Get A Mammogram?

Women are recommended to begin their annual mammograms at age 40Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. While mammograms can be uncomfortable for some, it is the most efficient form of testing to determine if a cancerous mass is presentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The CDC advises on scheduling your mammogram both the week before your period, as well as the week during your period, as breasts can be swollen and tender thenGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Additionally, on the day your mammogram is scheduled, avoid wearing deodorants, perfumes, or powders as these products can potentially show up as spots on the X-rayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

You may need mammograms or breast ultrasounds when you are younger than 40 years old, if you have a family history of breast cancer in two or more first-degree relatives, or if you have the high-risk BRCA genesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. You can utilize the genetic cancer screening tool on the walkingynGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.com/appointment websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.