Though breast cancer is considered a female disease, have you heard that it can also occur in men? Though very rare, less than 1% of the population, but yes, it can!

These are reported cases…

How about the undiagnosed?
How about the unreported?
How about those who never sought medical attention?
How about those who do not have access to medical care?

Numbers would certainly be higher than what we have, if all were brought to the table!

Breast cancer is a thing
It progresses from stage 1-4
It snatches lives if it progresses unnoticed, but early dictation and treatment could help save lives.

RISK FACTORS

WHAT TO DO:

~Do breast self examination: Check your breast about a week after your menses, if you feel a thickening or lump in your breast, go to the hospital, get the lump removed and ensure it is tested for cancer.

~If you have an unexplainable nipple discharge, especially from one breast, talk to a doctor about it, don’t excuse it

~If you have a wound that doesn’t heal on your breast, don’t neglect this, get it checked out, those might be warning signs of breast cancer.

~Engage in physical exercises

~Pay attention to good nutrition

~ Breastfeed adequately except for medical reasons

~Don’t use your bra as a pouch, don’t put your phone and money in your bra

If you notice something, say something!

Early dictation could save one from early grave!

Stay Aware🎗

Regards: @infovore @davidad @focusnow @steemalive

©Lilian

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