Monday, December 29, 2008

Stage 4 Cancer: The Complete Breast Cancer Guide

By Jenni Snook

One of the most talked about cancers in women is probably breast cancer. While this disease is typically rare in men, it is important for everyone to understand that they are at risk. This is especially true when it comes to women. You will discover in this article, what breast cancer really is as well the necessary symptoms that it is associated with.

Breast cancer is essentially a type of abnormal growth that takes place in the breasts of a person. In women, the breasts go through changes each month due to the natural menstrual cycle. During a breast examination, a lump or knot may be felt in the breasts. Many of these may not be dangerous, nevertheless there exists the potential that they may be cancerous. If one of these balls is found to be cancerous, that it could mestastisize to other parts of the body. This simply means that it could disperse. There are 2 ways in which breast cells go to other parts of the body: the bloodstream and the lymphatic system. This spread has been known to be slow in some cases, while in others, it has been known to be quick.

Medical professionals have stated time and time again that in the early stages of this type of cancer, there may be absolutely no symptoms at all. Hence, the symptoms only start to become more obvious, once the cancer begins to advance. Below, I outline the most important symptoms that you will be able to detect if you indeed possess cancers in your one or both breasts:

1. Pain is prevalent in the breast as well as some type of soreness.

2. There may be discharge from one or both of the breasts. This discharge may be clear, slightly tainted yellow, or even appear to be bloody.

3. If your breasts change size, then this could indicate cancer. Nonetheless, there may be changes linked to the overall texture. Furthermore, if you find that a breast is abnormally hot to touch, then this could be another symptom.

4. Swelling of the breast or the lymph node located underneath your arm could be tell tale signs that cancer is developing.

5. It's common for people to start feeling itchy, some burns and physical ulcerations on the breast's skin.

Contrary to popular belief, there are many types of breast cancer. In addition, there are several indicators that demonstrate that you may have breast cancer. It is important that you learn exactly how to do a breast examination, and that you do it on a regular basis. Once to twice a month is typically appropriate. If, by chance, you detect any one of the symptoms listed in this article, then it is important that you get in touch with your doctor for an examination as soon as possible.

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