Breast Cancer – Fact Sheet

1. Breast cancer: can occur in women (rarely in men also)

2. Presents with: lump in the breast, discharge from nipple, increase in size of one breast

3. Self-examination – every month (after menses)

4. Routine screening – after 50 years (once in 2-3 years) – Sono-mamogram

5. Early screening in High Risk – like family history

6. Curable if found out early. Deadly if late (with mets).

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