October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Know the Signs:
It's important to remember that many of these symptoms can also result from benign conditions and only about 5% of breast lumps are cancerous. However, it is important to see your healthcare provider about any persistent or unexplained breast changes.
The most common early sign is the discovery of a painless lump or thickening in the breast tissue or underarm area.
Unexplained changes in breast size or shape, including asymmetry between the two breasts
Changes in the nipple, such as it becoming inverted (turned inward), developing scaling, redness, or unusual discharge
Skin changes on the breast’s surface, like dimpling, puckering, or resembling the texture of an orange peel.
The breast may feel different from the surrounding tissue, with areas that are unusually hard or firm.
Breast cancer is not typically associated with pain, but some individuals experience breast discomfort or tenderness
Unexplained rash or redness on the breast, which doesn’t respond to topical treatments.
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit or collarbone can be a sign that breast cancer has spread.
If you are told “you have cancer”....
Engage a MyCancerJourney Patient Advocate
Our mission is to arm you with personalized information regarding treatment options so you can make the overall, most beneficial, treatment decisions with your healthcare team. We demystify medical jargon, ensure your preferences are taken into consideration, and prepare you and your loved ones for the road ahead.
MyCancerJourney patient advocates will share relevant information based on other “patients like you”, meaning others the same age, sex, ethnicity, and overall health status with the same diagnosis. They will take as much time with you as needed to help you understand the goals, benefits and tradeoffs of treatment options.
If you or your significant other is facing a cancer diagnosis or currently undergoing treatment, we encourage you to reach out to a MyCancerJourney advocate today.
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