Tips & Activities to do for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Today is the first day
of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer occurs when too many cells at
once form tumors. However, it is common to develop these lumps because of
benign breast disease. Some of these lumps can be felt and some of the lumps
can be non-cancerous. Yet, it is necessary to get screened for breast cancer
through a mammogram and get yearly breast exams.
Getting screened can
help prevent the risks for developing breast cancer. Furthermore, cysts,
tumors, and lumps can also be detected by doing a mammogram, a breast exam, or
through a biopsy. It is recommended to know your family medical history and
your risks of getting breast cancer. Do self-breast exams in the shower and
notice any changes in your breasts in front of a mirror. Also, consult with
your doctor if you see any skin lesions, pimples, or other changes on your
breasts.
Non-cancerous lumps can
appear due to injury, hormonal changes, medications, birth control pills, too
much caffeine, or changes in breast tissue. Always discuss with your medical
doctor the risks of taking birth control pills or other uses of contraception.
As well as asking to get screened at an earlier age before you turn forty years
old, depending on your family medical history. If you do not know your family
medical history, ask if you can get a mammogram done before you turn forty
years old. Keep in mind that depending on your age and risks, you will have to
do a yearly mammogram or every two years.
Mammograms can be done
when you are forty years old, but you can get a mammogram done at thirty-five
depending on your medical family history. Nonetheless, always follow your
doctor’s recommendations. Additionally, mammograms can detect tiny or small
tumors that cannot be felt through a self-breast exam. Early detection of
breast cancer can help you get treatment. It is recommended to get mammograms
if you have breast implants because the implants hide the breast tissue.
It is best to consult
with your doctor if you had breast implants from reconstructive surgery or from
a mastectomy. Getting your first mammogram can be scary but it is necessary to
detect and to prevent breast cancer. After getting a mammogram, you might feel
a little bit sore on one side of the breast or just some discomfort due to the
pressure of the machine. If you know anyone that is going through breast cancer
treatment, you can request a HOPE Kit through the National Breast Cancer
Foundation. You can also make your own kit to help someone to feel encouraged.
Making them a kit can
help them feel comfortable, appreciated, and shows them support as they go
through their treatments. Some items are socks, a beverage tumbler, decaf teas,
beauty items, lip balm, journals, pens, coloring books, coloring pencils, fuzzy
slippers, inspirational t-shirts, and bracelets. Select items that they might
enjoy using. Also, donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, purchase
the USPS stamps, or donate to the Breast Cancer Charities. Purchase or send
pink roses to someone that you know is going through breast cancer treatments.
Post educational information
on social media about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pictures of pink roses.
Wear pink on Power Pink Day on October 2nd. Help someone by giving
them a ride to their chemotherapy, radiation, or other medical appointments.
Bring them fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and other food items in a food box
or gift basket; Make sure you follow their doctor’s diet or review the diet
with them before making a food gift basket. Here are more websites for Breast
Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month-National Breast Cancer Foundation:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month-National Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation-Susan G. Komen:
Breast Cancer Foundation-Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Awareness 2024-The Rose-Breast Center of Excellence:
Breast Cancer Awareness 2024-The Rose-Breast Center of Excellence
Benign Breast Disease: Types, Noncancerous, and Treatment:
Benign Breast Disease: Types, Noncancerous, and Treatment
12 Meaningful Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ideas:
12 Meaningful Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ideas
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