Breast cancer remains the most common kind of cancer that affects women. It also tops the list as the number one leading cause of cancer deaths among females. Over the years, there have been many awareness campaigns for Breast cancer. It is a very well-publicized disease. Despite this, many women still do not know what to not do to become a victim of this deadly cancer disease.
Pretty Pink Pearls help protect lives through healthy breast education that focuses on breast cancer prevention, early detection, awareness, and wholesome lifestyle choice.
Our education plan and program teach women about their risk factors; we take them through the various screening process and options. In this program, we also provide women with the tools they need to take control of their breast health. Leaders in breast cancer carefully design our education program to teach women about risk factors, provide them with the best screening options and train them on self-advocacy.
Recent advancements in screening and treatment of breast cancer have led to a remarkable increase in survival rate. Also, there has been a 40% decrease in the rate of breast cancer from 1989 to 2017.
The American Cancer Society has reported about 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Over the years, the chances of dying from breast cancer have also reduced by 2.6%, i.e., 1 in 38 persons. They have also suggested that awareness of the symptoms and early screening remains an effective way of reducing the risk of mortality.
Most women assume that just an annual mammogram is enough to reduce their chances of catching breast cancer. An early mammogram is also not enough to maximize the chances of possibly getting early, curable breast cancer. That is why we created this education program to provide women with the required knowledge to help them detect the signs and symptoms of the disease early enough and save their own lives.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
The first sign of breast cancer that most persons notice is usually a lump in the breast or in the armpit caused by the thickening of the tissue around that region. Other symptoms include:
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There is no change in the breast or armpit pain despite the difference in the monthly cycle.
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There is a rash on one of the nipples.
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One of the nipples is sunken or inverted.
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There is a change in the size or shape of the breast.
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The skin around the breast or nipple would start peeling, flaking or scaling.
Risk Factors
Below are some of the risk factors that may increase the chances of breast cancer, although some of these factors may be preventable
Age
The risk of having breast cancer increases as one increases in age. The chances of developing breast cancer reach 0.06% at age 20 and get to about 3.84% at 70.
Genetics
The chances of developing breast cancer increase if one has a close relative who has breast cancer.
Dense Breast Tissue
A dense breast tissue increases the chances of getting diagnosed with breast cancer.
Lower Your Risk Factor By:
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Limit alcohol
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Maintain a healthy weight
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Be physically active
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Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy.