Lump In Breast

Lump in breast?

Not wanting to see a doctor? Is she serious at all?

Look, a lumpy breast does not show sexiness, it shows something in dire need of medical attention.

Know all dat, all she wants to know is if there is any alternative for it as in traditional way of getting rid of it rather than a medical solution.Na you sabi, even if am the one so fcuking what.

Some lumps are innocent and pose no problem to the carrier but since we can never tell which is which it is always better to play it safe. It'd be better for your friend to go through the little operation pains than the everlasting pains of loosing both breasts  (cos believe me, if it's cancer it can spread to the other breast). I got this article somewhere. I hope it helps your friend know if she is at risk or not.

Cancer does not just appear from the blues. Some risk factors present increases one’s susceptibility to the disease. And most times, women with these risks are usually not aware of their risk disposition.

Some of these risks factors are:

•   Older women over the age of 50 are probably more susceptible.

•   A family history of breast cancer where a mother, sister or daughter has previously been diagnosed of cancer.

•   If you’ve had breast cancer before.

•   If you have never given birth or gave birth for the first time after30 years of age.

•   Early menstruation at a tender age.

•   If you take birth control pills.

•   Reaching menopause later than average.

I’m a strong advocate that women should do a regular self examination of the breasts. You could do it early in the morning as you prepare you have your bath or late at night. Stand in front of the mirror with your arm raised and do your self-check.

You should watch out for these symptoms:

•   Changes in the breast sizes or shape. When a woman has inflammatory cancer, the breast size will increase over a short period of time. For some people, the increase could even be a full cup size.

•   Redness, swelling and increased warmth in the affected breast.

•   The breast could become itchy and stubbornly refuse to go, even after treatment with ointments.

•   The nipple becomes inverted and or could start discharging some substance.

•   Dimpling and puckering of the skin around the breast.

Most times, these symptoms are not caused by cancer. Lumps in the breast are very common, especially just before your period.
However, it is always best to be on the safe side. Talk to your doctor about your risk of breast cancer or of any symptoms, if you notice any.