October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Happy Fall!  As most are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I thought it would be appropriate to spread knowledge on breast cancer awareness. Everyone should be attentive to this matter being that age nor sex releases anyone from breast cancer.

According to the Mayo Clinic the below facts and symptoms exist for breast cancer:

Fast Facts About Breast Cancer

• Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.
• Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur in men.
• Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 11% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age

Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

• A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue
• Bloody discharge from the nipple
• Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast
• Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling
• A newly inverted nipple
• Peeling, scaling or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin
• Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange

When To See A Doctor

If you find a lump or other change in your breast — even if a recent mammogram was normal — make an appointment with your doctor for prompt evaluation.

Please note that any of the above symptoms may occur whether you are a man or woman. Please do not hesitate to contact your doctor for any questions and/or concerns.

Also feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. I will be an advocate and lead you in the right direction. Call 267-225-7505.

Wishing you well in all that you do! 

Deneene Shipanga RN BSN
Owner/Manager Angel Nurseworks, LLC
Home Health Care
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