07/10/2024
Hello Family 👋
We are still in PINK MONTH OCTOBER, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💕💕💕💕
‼️BELOW ARE KEY NOTES ON BREAST CANCER‼️
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
🔴Genetics: When you have a Family history or inherited genes of breast cancer
🔴 Lifestyle: Poor diet, alcohol use, and lack of physical activity may increase your risk of breast cancer
🔴 Hormones: Hormone replacement therapy or high estrogen levels can also increase your risk.
🔴 Age: The risk increases as you get older, usually above 40.
Symptoms may include 👇
- 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.
‼️It's all about our breast and how to maintain it's health.‼️
Share with friends, love ones and the family. You can save a life today by sharing 👩❤️👩👨❤️👨
Let's work together to save our breasts. 👭🧑🤝🧑👬👫
We can surely make it happen
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