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► Breast Cancer Campaign
Breast Cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK and almost 46,000 new cases are diagnosed every year – that means that every eleven minutes someone is diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The good news is the number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen to less than 12,000 for the first time in forty years. Thanks to improved detection and the development of more effective treatments, more people are beating breast cancer than ever before and now 8 out of ten 10 breast cancer patients survive beyond five years. Those who are treated with surgery can now benefit from a new innovative breast reconstruction procedure that is less invasive than traditional surgery. Ten patients at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital are the first in Wales to benefit from the new procedure.
As with many forms of cancer, early detection is crucial in maximising the chances of successful treatment, and that’s where being ‘breast aware’ comes in. Nine out of 10 cases of breast cancer are detected by women themselves, so it's important to know what's normal for your breasts. You can become familiar with your breast tissue by looking and feeling, in any way that is best for you (for example, in the bath, shower, when dressing). SUSU Women’s Officer Raegan Healy said that “it’s so important for women to get into the habit of checking their breasts for abnormalities on a regular basis – this advice also applies to men checking their testicles, one only has to think about the recent news regarding John Hartson”.
The NHS Breast Screening Programme and Breast Cancer Care recommend this five-point code:
1. Know what's normal for you.
2. Know what changes to look and feel for.
3. Look and feel.
4. Report any changes to your GP without delay.
5. Attend routine breast screening if you’re aged 50 or over.
Be aware of changes
• Size: has one breast become larger or lower? Is there any change in the outline or shape of the breast, especially those caused by arm movements, or by lifting the breasts?
• Nipples: has a nipple become inverted or has it changed position or shape? Are there are any rashes on or around the nipple, or moist reddish areas that don't heal easily? Is there any discharge?
• Skin changes: are there any dimples or is there any puckering?
• Is there pain or discomfort in one breast, that is different from normal, particularly if new and persistent?
• Is there a lump, thickening or bumpy area in one breast or armpit that seems to be different from the same part of the other breast or armpit?
This is very important if it is new.
If you notice any differences, remember the majority will be normal changes or benign (non-cancerous) conditions, but it's important to visit your GP as soon as possible. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor will either ask you to return in a few weeks to see if the change is related to your menstrual cycle or refer you to a breast clinic for examination.
Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of developing breast cancer. If you have no personal history of the disease, you want to do what you can to stay clear of it. And if you have had breast cancer, you never want to get it again. You want to know how to lower your risk of the cancer coming back, and you want to reduce your risk of getting an unrelated new breast cancer.
The best defense against breast cancer is a good offense. There are no perfect solutions, but you can do many things to reduce your risk. Regular screening tests for breast cancer, such as an annual mammogram and a breast exam during your annual checkup, allow you and your doctor to ensure that your breasts are as healthy as they can be. Screening also increases the likelihood that your doctor will find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.
There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer. But there are things all women can do that might reduce their risk and help increase the odds that if cancer does occur, it is found at an early, more treatable stage.
Lowering your risk
You can lower your risk of breast cancer by changing those risk factors that can be changed. If you limit alcohol intake, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy body weight, you are decreasing your risk of getting breast cancer. Women who choose to breast-feed for at least several months may also get an added benefit of reducing their breast cancer risk.
Further information can be obtained from Raegan Healy, SUSU Womens Officer - womensofficer@swansea-union.co.uk
Phone: 01792 295770.
Also, further information is available from: www.breastcancerawareness.com/
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