Informative Speech On Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer found in women all over New Zealand.
Most women aged 50 and older are more likely to have breast cancer, but in saying that young women and even men are still able to get breast cancer.
Breast cancer women are high likely to have a close friend or a family member who has suffered from breast cancer, all doctors advise you to start checking for any change in your breast at the age of 20, Because you may see some signs that could cause you to have breast cancer, so it is very important that you check and go to your doctor and explain to them the different signs you have see on your breast.

Here some signs that show, and tell you that you maybe getting Breast Cancer.
A new lump, or thickening of the skin
Finding breast cancer as early as possible gives you a better chance of successful treatment. But knowing what to look for is not a substitute for screening mammograms and other tests, which can help find breast cancer in its early stages, even before any symptoms appear. Benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions are much more common than breast cancer, but it is important to let your healthcare team know about any changes in your breast so they can be checked out right away. Below are some common breast symptoms and what they might mean.
A lump in your breast- A lump or mass in the breast is the most common symptom of breast cancer. Such lumps are often hard and painless, though some may be painful. Not all lumps are cancer, though. There are a number of benign breast conditions (like cysts) that can also cause lumps. Still, it’s important to have your doctor check out any new lump or mass right away. If it does turn out to be cancer, the sooner it’s diagnosed the
Swelling or lumps around your collarbone or armpits can be caused by breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes in those areas. The swelling may occur even before you can feel a lump in your breast, so if you have this symptom, be sure to see a doctor.
Skin thickening or redness- If the skin of your breast starts to feel like an orange peel or gets red, have it checked right away. Often, these are caused by mastitis, a breast infection common among women who are breast feeding. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. If your symptoms don’t improve after a week, though, get checked again, because these symptoms can also be caused by inflammatory breast cancer. This form of breast cancer can look a lot like a breast infection, and because it grows quickly it’s important to diagnose it as soon as possible.
Breast warmth and itching- Like skin thickening and redness, breast warmth and itching may be symptoms of mastitis – or inflammatory breast cancer. If antibiotics don’t help, see your doctor again.
Nipple changes- Breast cancer can sometimes cause changes to how your nipple looks. If your nipple turns inward, or the skin on it thickens or gets red or scaly, get checked by a doctor right away. All of these can be symptoms of breast