The Top 10 Signs of Breast Cancer

The Top 10 Signs of Breast Cancer

Category: Health, Well-Being,Self-Care, Diet, Balance, Eating (BF352)

Originally Submitted on 9/6/2004.

Breast Self Exams are the number one method for detecting changes in breast health. Finding any symptoms does not mean you have cancer. It does mean it’s time to have a thorough medical exam by a trained practitioner, commonly referred to as a CBE – Clinical Breast Exam. Early detection means your survival and thriver rate, is very high. Very high! It also means you have a broad range of treatment option choices. So learn the signs.
No one knows your body as well as you do. That’s why it’s essential to exam your breasts at the same time every month, so you can detect any changes. There are numerous websites that now have instruction in self-exams. One I prefer is the Komen Foundation, which offers an interactive video which you can watch on your computer while doing your exam.
Many women find it helpful to have a buddy to call each month to remind or be reminded to conduct the self-exam. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so get your buddy, now.

1. A lump, hard knot or thickening

2. Swelling, warmth

3. Redness or darkening

4. Change in size or shape

5. Dimpling or puckering of the skin

6. Rash

7. Itching or scaling, especially on the nipple

8. Pulling in of your nipple or other breast areas

9. Sudden discharge from the nipple

10. New pain in one spot

Clients have reported one or more symptoms to their medical practitioners, and been told it’s “Nothing.” That may be true. But use your inner knowing. It if feels “not right” then keep getting other medical opinions until you’re satisfied.

About the Submitter

This piece was originally submitted by Dr. Talia Miller, sought after Breast Cancer Recovery Coach and long term breast cancer thriver. Her passion is to coach breast cancer survivors so they can THRIVE, She is the Breast Cancer Coach, who can be reached at t@BreastCancerCoach.com, or visited on the web. Dr. Talia Miller wants you to know:

She is the Founding Director of the Breast Cancer Support Center, a 501c3 non-profit, specializing in utilizing the body-mind-spirit connection and From Thriver to Survivor - Breakthrough Program for Beating Breast Cancer.™

The Center offers free monthly teleclasses on prevention and avoiding recurrence. Email Director@BreastCancerSupportCenter.org to register.

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