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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. However, early diagnosis can play an important role in choosing the appropriate treatment method and improving treatment outcomes. The national breast cancer campaign is held with the aim of raising public awareness, paying more attention to breast health, recognising risk factors, and emphasising the importance of timely medical check-ups.
Why is awareness of breast cancer important?
Familiarity with risk factors, paying attention to new changes in breast condition, and consulting a doctor if suspicious symptoms are observed are important steps in timely diagnosis. Some changes that require medical examination include:
• The presence of a new lump or swelling in the breast or underarm
• Abnormal changes in the size or shape of the breast
• Skin changes such as dimpling, thickening or alteration in skin appearance
• Changes in the nipple
• Persistent and unusual changes in the breast
The presence of any of these symptoms does not necessarily mean having cancer, but a medical examination can determine the cause.
Early diagnosis is an important step in health. Periodic examinations and appropriate diagnostic methods, considering age, family history, risk factors, and doctor’s opinion, can help in the early detection of breast changes. It is important to know that the appropriate screening method and timing are not the same for everyone and should be determined based on individual conditions and the doctor’s recommendation.