Thursday, December 11, 2008

A Look At Breast Cancer In Men

By Fisiwe Owen

You may wonder why during October you see pink ribbons everywhere. Unlike other specific days and sometimes weeks, breast awareness has been given a month. Some companies use this month to pledge financial support to the cause and sell object colored in pink. This all sounds very positive but just how much of this money is put towards giving information on breast cancer to the public and on research?

Information is a powerful weapon, so learning about breast cancer and knowing when your screening should take place are really important issues. You should be aware that your chances of a good recovery are improved when breast cancer is caught in the early stages. Although the information on breast cancer is available on the internet constantly, more resources are put into awareness of it during the month of October to tell women about what's available to them and to let them know that catching it early is vitally important. There have even been occasions where cancer has been treated in the later stages.

Just remember to check the source of any information on breast cancer you discover and read. When it comes to health issues of any kind, you have to rely on doctors and the latest research to give you a clear picture of what you need to know. Always try to research the most recent information as it will probably have more bearing but you should always contact your doctor in any case and see what he has in mind. Any information on breast cancer you discover should also be given to all the members of your family even the younger ones who may not consider that they are at risk.

It may seem a great deal of trouble but if the information suggests you require a mammogram then it better to know now. You will probably already know if there as a history of breast cancer in your family and this should indicate the necessity for a mammogram earlier. It's always worth knowing you to examine yourself as well.

If you know how to properly check your breasts for lumps, you have a much greater chance of finding a lump early. Other women you know whether family or friends can also benefit from knowing how to examine themselves for lumps so make sure you get them to do it as well.

About the Author:

No comments: