Breast Cancer Self-Awareness: Reduce your Risk!
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Know your risk
- Talk to your family to learn about your family health history.
- Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer.
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Get screened
- Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk.
- Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk.
- Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40.
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Know what is normal for you. See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast changes:
- Lump, hard knot or thickening.
- Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening.
- Change in the size or shape of the breast.
- Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
- Itchy, scaly sore rash on the nipple.
- Pulling in of your nipple or other parts.
- Nipple discharge that starts suddenly.
- New pain in one spot that does not go away.
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Make healthy lifestyle choices
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Add exercise into your routine.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
If you can’t afford a mammogram call 2-1-1 San Diego.
Please visit Komen national’s About Breast Cancer section on their website for more educational resources.