10/07/2024
Hello Family ๐
We are still in PINK MONTH OCTOBER, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ๐๐๐๐
โผ๏ธBELOW ARE KEY NOTES ON BREAST CANCERโผ๏ธ
Breast cancer is when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor that can spread to other parts of the body.
There are many causes of Breast Cancer. Below are a few of them
๐ดGenetics: When you have a Family history or inherited genes of breast cancer
๐ด Lifestyle: Poor diet, alcohol use, and lack of physical activity may increase your risk of breast cancer
๐ด Hormones: Hormone replacement therapy or high estrogen levels can also increase your risk.
๐ด Age: The risk increases as you get older, usually above 40.
Symptoms may include ๐
- A lump in the breast or underarm.
- Changes in breast size or shape.
- Ni**le discharge or pain.
- Skin changes like dimpling or redness.
Doing the following May decrease your risk
- Regular breast screenings (mammograms).
- Maintaining a healthy weight and diet.
- Avoiding alcohol intake and avoiding smoking.
- Exercising regularly.
- For high-risk individuals, consider genetic testing or preventive treatments.
โผ๏ธIt's all about our breast and how to maintain it's health.โผ๏ธ
Share with friends, love ones and the family. You can save a life today by sharing ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐ฉ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ
Let's work together to save our breasts. ๐ญ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง๐ฌ๐ซ
We can surely make it happen
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