Breast Cancer - Early Detection is The Key To Survive

You might be at risk for breast cancer if:

• you're older than 50
• a first degree relative was diagnosed having breast cancer
• you got pregnant with your first child at the age of 31 or above
• you've never given birth
• your first period occur when you were nine or younger
• you experienced late menopause at age 51 or above
• you were exposed to ionizing radiation during childhood
• there is post menopausal obesity

Breast cancer early detection is important to increase the chances of survival. Remember the curable breast cancer equation:

early detection = early diagnosis = early treatment.

Starting age 20, perform a breast self-exam (BSE) on the seventh to the tenth day from the first day of your period. Women who have breast implans, pregnant, or are breast-feeding should also perform a Breast-self-exam. Menopausal women should assign one day in a month for their breast-self-exam.

Clinical breast exam should also be performed periodically.

• For non-high risk, every three years from age 20 to 39, and every year beginning age 40.
• For high risk, every six to twelve months from age 20 to 35, and every three to six months beginning age 35.

Routine mammography screenings is important too.

• For non-high risk, every year or two from age 40 to 49, and every year beginning age 50.
• For high risk, every one to two years beginning age 35.

Remember, Early Detection is The Key to Survival for Breast Cancer.