Regular breast examination is best for early detection
Signs of breast cancer include lumps, abnormal secretion and swelling of the underarm.
POLOKWANE – When a lady finds out that she has breast cancer, it tends to be even more emotional than other types of cancer. Your breasts, according to the norm, is what makes you a lady. Petro Grobler, oncology sister, explains that femininity does not lay in your breast but rather, “..in how you dance through life with your partner”.
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To examine your breasts regularly is the best way to detect breast cancer early on.
Signs of breast cancer:
• Lumps or a lump in your breast.
• Abnormal secretion from your nipples, for example, blood.
• Pain.
• Swelling of the underarm.
• Peeling, scaling or flaking on your breasts.
• Visible abnormal size difference.
“As a woman, you need to know how your breasts feel during menstruation as temporary lumps may develop during this time.”