Cancer is a deadly disease – that is something everybody is aware of. And even though it can affect anyone, irrespective of sex, race, age, etc, women still need to be more aware about this deadly illness, especially due to the rising cases of breast and ovarian cancers. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research. Over 2 million new cases have already been reported in 2018 and as we enter October, the breast cancer awareness month, here is three things that every woman needs to be aware of.

The regular checks

Since Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer that women suffer from, it is important for women to be aware and alert. Conducting regular checks for lumps and moles on your breast is the first step to being vigilant and making sure that your truly are healthy. Conducting regular checks is the first things that most women are taught at a young age. If you do find something abnormal, then get a good medical opinion without worrying.

Choose the right doctors

If you find some abnormality, do not rush to the first doctor you find. Choosing the right doctor is key to getting access to good and responsible medical care. So do your research and read reviews about doctors before you go to them. And make sure to be completely honest and transparent with them.

Ask questions

Breast Cancer is common, the result is that there is a lot of information about it online. Use this information for your research and as many questions as you wish. Whether you address them in an online forum, with your friends and family or to your doctor, don’t hesitate to ask anything.

And the most important thing to remember is that, no disease can ever define you. How you cope with it, will. So if you are diagnosed, fight back and believe that you will come out strong. Breast cancer has become very common, so if we take the vigilant steps and be aware, it can be fought at a young stage.

 

By Naina

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