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Dangerous Breast Cancer Myths | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
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Dangerous Breast Cancer Myths October 20, 2021 by Dr. Lori Gore-Green (Edit)
Breast cancer is a dangerous disease that will affect roughly 13 percent of women at some point in their life. This makes it the second-most common form of cancer in women. Just like other types of cancer, the disease forms when the cells in the breast start to grow abnormally. Despite the prevalence of the disease, there is still a lot of misinformation out there regarding breast cancer. These are the most dangerous breast cancer myths.
There’s Always a Lump While a lump in the breast is the most common symptom of breast cancer, they are not present in every case. This is why it is important to get regular screenings. You may think nothing is wrong, but a mammogram can find breast cancer in the early stages. Make sure to look out for the other common symptoms including breast swelling, inverted nipples, and flaky skin around the nipple.
Problem is Almost Solved There are still a lot of people that think breast cancer is nothing to worry about because it is easily cured. While advancements in science have drastically reduced the death rate associated with drlorigore-green.com/dangerous-breast-cancer-myths/
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