Breast cancer

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The so called ‘Brest cancer’ is becoming common this days.it is a type of cancer (malignant breast neoplasm) originating from tissues in breast; the incidence is nearly 100 times more common in women compared to men. The average age of occurrence in urban cities is is 50 years; but women below 25 too have suffered this. A friend of mine suffered and died from this; also her twin sister at the age of 50 and her daughter at the age of 22 just after her marriage. The common symptoms are nipple- retraction, spontaneous-unilateral nipple discharge and presence of painless persistent lumps. So breast self-examination should be done by all women aged 20 or above. For women 20-40 years old clinical breast examination by a doctor is recommended every 3 years; for 40+ it should be done every year. For women aged 40-50 X-Ray mammography should be done every year. [b]In my family we are following this advice. What about you? Any friend, relative or family member who suffers from this? Please share your valued opinion and comments on this topic.[/b] Kalyani [i][/i]