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To wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness month, here is some great info on this prevalent female cancer.

Writer's picture: Kati LuknowskyKati Luknowsky

Breast cancer often shows up in the form of a lump on your breast. The general trend is that a painful lump is a positive sign whereas a painless lump could be a sign of something more serious. Either way, if you find a lump in your breast (even if you are a man), it is worth a visit to your physician. They will most likely examine the breast and order a mammogram. A mammogram is an X-ray for breast tissue. It can pick up on changes in the breast that may not be visible to the touch or naked eye (screening mammogram). It can also diagnose suspicious lumps or nodules (diagnostic mammogram). It is one of the first steps in the pre-screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. An average Canadian female should receive a mammogram every

year after the age of 40. If there is a strong family history of breast cancer and/or you carry the genes that predispose you to breast

cancer (BRCA 1 or BRCA2), you should be tested annually after 30.


The further reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, follow a lifestyle that incorporates the Prevention Pyramid into daily life.





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