A Little About Breast Cancer

This might seem a little weird for a blog, but when you have this possibility shoved at you at the age of 30, it makes you read a lot about it.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. It is the second most common cause of death in women. Just to read that should be enough to scare the crap out of any female. Although most people do not realize that a male can get breast cancer also. It is not very common but it can occur.

There are a lot of signs to indicate that you need to get checked. The most common is if you feel a lump. But, you should also watch for redness and soreness. These can also be signs of breast cancer. You should also know your family history. Your chances of getting breast cancer can increase if you have breast cancer in your family. Your chances can also increase if your breast are bigger than a D cup.

One thing that some women know is that a lot of caffeine can cause lumps that are not cancer. But you should always have them checked. You never know if it is from caffeine or cancer.

You should do monthly self exams. A doctor can teach you how to do these correctly. You should also have exams once a year.

I just wanted to post this so that maybe it will help someone learn more about breast cancer.