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EARLY DETECTION
If breast cancer is found at an early stage there is usually a better chance of successful treatment. Finding cancer early may allow for more treatment options such as less aggressive treatment or breast conserving surgery.
Breast screening is the regular examination of a woman’s breasts when she has no signs or symptoms of breast problems to detect breast cancer at an early stage.
Two common methods of breast screening are:
Although not a screening method, something you can do on your own is to be breast aware. Being breast aware means knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. That way, if there are any significant changes, you'll be more likely to notice them and can have them checked by a doctor.
It is possible for breast cancer to develop without any changes that can be easily noticed through breast awareness, which is why breast screening is important.
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