Breast Cancer
The UK's number 1 cancer just gets on your tits...
Some 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK!
5 year survival rates by breast cancer stage
Breast cancer is a serious and prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It's crucial to be aware of the symptoms, which can include a new lump in the breast or underarm, changes in the size or shape of the breast, and skin changes such as dimpling. Risk factors for breast cancer can vary but may include family history, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices. Early detection through regular screenings and mammograms is key to successful treatment and can save lives.
Treatment options for breast cancer are diverse and depend on the stage and type of cancer. They can range from surgery, like lumpectomy or mastectomy, to therapies such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy. It's important to consult with healthcare professionals to understand the best course of action for each individual case.
Prevention methods include maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol consumption, and attending regular check-ups. For those at high risk, preventive surgery may be an option. Support from specialists such as oncologists and breast surgeons is available for those diagnosed with breast cancer, and numerous resources and support organizations offer help to those affected and their families.
For more detailed information on symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, you can refer to reputable health sources such as the NHS and Cancer Research UK. Remember, staying informed and proactive about breast health can make a significant difference.
How often do you check your breasts?
According to Breast Cancer Now, a staggering 50%+ of UK women do not check their breast regularly for potential signs of breast cancer. Furthermore, 11% of women have reported never having checked their breasts.
According to a Gitnux 2024 report, 91% of women have masturbated at some point in their lives and 45% of women masturbate at least once a week.
How come woman are more likely to masturbate than check their breasts for cancer? This fact defies logic and intellect!
So why don't you press and prod your breasts?
Some treatments can cause an early menopause and you might have symptoms such as hot flushes and sweats. Talk to your GP, or nurse, on how to cope with these symptoms.
How do you want to be remembered?
Don't underestimated how impressionable your kids and grandkids are.
Which of the 2 images below, do you want them to remember you by?
- Eating ice cream with you on the beach, at the park, etc.
- Sitting on your hospital bed and asking what are all those tubes plugged into your arms doing?
Secondary breast cancer...
Secondary breast cancer is where a cancer that started in the breast spreads to other parts of the body, typically the liver, lungs, brain, or bones.
Be aware that when breast cancer is first diagnosed it may already have become a secondary cancer.
This type of cancer can't be cured and treatments mostly focus on pain management.
The most common areas breast cancer spreads to are the:
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Bones
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Lungs
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Liver
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Brain
Other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes in the chest, armpit or neck area, the skin or abdomen (belly), may also be affected.
The most important thing you can do is prod and press you breasts (and armpits, etc.) on a regular basis. Please don't ignore this and end up with secondary cancer.
Key Takeaways
Just a 30-60 seconds prod can save you a world of heartache and anguish. Here's what to look for:
- A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit.
- Changes in the size or shape of the breast.
- A change in skin texture i.e. puckering or dimpling of the skin.
- A change in the colour of the breast - the breast may look red or inflamed.
- Rash, crusting or changes to the nipple.
- Any unusual discharge from one / both of your nipples.