{"id":665,"date":"2021-10-06T20:03:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T20:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/?p=665"},"modified":"2021-10-06T20:39:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T20:39:35","slug":"breast-cancer-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/breast-cancer-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer: Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the US, and about <strong>1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime?<\/strong> Although not as common, men can also develop breast cancer. <strong>About 1 in 833 of men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and not only is it a time to show support and raise awareness, but it also helps as simple reminder to make sure you take the necessary measures to stay up-to-date with your health. This month we\u2019ll be talking about all things breast cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are a few signs and symptoms that can lead to breast cancer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breast swelling<\/li><li>Discharge coming from the nipple<\/li><li>Lump under the arm or collarbone<\/li><li>Dimpling of the skin<\/li><li>Skin discoloration on the breast<\/li><li>Pain in the breast area<\/li><li>Abnormal itchiness on the breast<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms do vary from person to person, but if you see signs of any of the above symptoms, it may be a good idea to go see your physician and talk about getting a mammogram. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Some doctors recommend getting annual mammograms starting at age 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find more information or to get involved visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalbreastcancer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nationalbreastcancer.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: <em>We are not professionals in the medical field. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding your health.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Sources: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/cancer-types\/breast-cancer\/symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/cancer-types\/breast-cancer\/symptoms<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalbreastcancer.org\/breast-cancer-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nationalbreastcancer.org\/breast-cancer-faqs\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/breast\/basic_info\/screening.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/breast\/basic_info\/screening.htm<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/symptoms\/types\/male_bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/symptoms\/types\/male_bc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the US, and about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime? 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