doesnt mean i dont care about the boobies
Finding breast cancer at an early stage greatly improves the chances of successful treatment. Screening for breast cancer refers to tests and examinations used to detect the disease in women who do not have any symptoms. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), early detection of breast cancer saves many thousands of lives each year, and it is important to take advantage of these screening tests. Some screening tests used for early detection of breast cancer include:
* Mammography
* Clinical breast exam
* Monthly breast self-exam
If screening identifies an abnormality in your breast, the next step is diagnosis, in which your doctor determines if breast cancer is present.
In this section, you will learn how cancer is detected and diagnosed and how to understand your test results.
Empowerment through knowledge. Navigating the experience of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming for patients and their loved ones. Even after successful treatment, concerns about your long-term health and the risk of breast cancer recurrence may remain. Knowledge can help. GetBCFacts was developed to provide you with helpful, up-to-date information about breast cancer risk and prevention, diagnosis and treatment, the risk of recurrence, and ways to manage that risk.
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