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Breast Selfexam
To perform a breast self-exam, use a circling, massaging motion with your fingers. A breast self-exam can help you become familiar with the normal changes in your breasts.

 

 
 
Breast Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
Breast cancer symptoms vary widely — from lumps to swelling to skin changes — and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of breast cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst.

 

 
colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the us. it's also one of the most preventable. in fact, up to 70 percent of all cases could be prevented with healthy behaviors and regular screening tests.

to estimate your risk of colon cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.

 

 

Tests and procedures used to diagnose breast cancer include:

  • Mammogram
    A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to find tumors and to help tell the difference between noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) disease
  • Breast Ultrasound
    Breast ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic sound waves (sounds that cannot be heard by humans) to produce an image of breast tissue.
  • Breast MRI Scan
    A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the breast is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the breast and surrounding tissues. It may be done in combination with mammography or ultrasound.
  • Breast Biopsy
    A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders.