Breast Friends

Good day, Breast friends! 🩷

The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are inherited in an 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩 form, which means that one copy of the mutated gene in each cell is enough to raise a person's risk for getting cancer. Though breast cancer is more prevalent in women than in men, the defective gene can be passed down from either parent.

Early detection, according to experts, can save lives, emphasizing the necessity of yearly screenings and check-ups. This occasion is not only an opportunity to pay tribute to the women we've lost but also to raise awareness about the importance of regular check-ups.

"ᴡɪᴛʜ ʙʀᴇᴀꜱᴛ ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ, ɪᴛ’ꜱ ᴀʟʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴅᴇᴛᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ. ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛᴇ ʏᴏᴜɴɢ ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜʀᴀɢᴇ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇʏ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ." —ʙɪʟʟ ʀᴀɴᴄɪᴄ



To learn more information about breast cancer, visit:
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https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-breast-cancer-booklet #:~:text=Q%3A%20What%20is%20breast%20cancer%3F&text=starts%20in%20the%20lining%20of,into%20the%20surrounding%20breast%20tissue.
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https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/risk-and-prevention/breast-cancer-risk-factors-you-cannot-change.html #:~:text=55%20and%20older.-,Inheriting%20certain%20gene%20changes,the%20BRCA1%20or%20BRCA2%20gene.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/understanding-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis/stages-of-breast-cancer.html
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https://www.news-medical.net/health/History-of-Breast-Cancer.aspx
https://www.maurerfoundation.org/a-brief-history-of-breast-cancer
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/diagnosis.htm #:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20problem,magnet%20linked%20to%20a%20computer.)
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news-medical.net/amp/health/Breast-Cancer-Pathophysiology.aspx

"Awareness is the first step in healing." - Dean Ornish

Did you know?

Breast cancer develops more frequently in the left breast as opposed to the right. The left breast is 5–10% more susceptible than the right breast to developing cancer. The majority of women today survive breast cancer (at least in developed countries).

Here are the 10 facts about Breast Cancer that you need to know!

To learn more visit https://www.adventisthealth.org/blog/2020/october/10-breast-cancer-facts-you-did-not-know/

You can also visit https://www.kucancercenter.org/news-room/blog/2020/07/8-early-signs-of-breast-cancer

Hello, Breast Friends!

Assess yourself and perform/get a breast screening examination! Early detection saves lives. 🩷

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

Dianne, suffered from breast cancer way back in 2019, and despite leading a healthy lifestyle, her friends and family were all shocked to hear the news. She shares her personal experiences dealing with cancer, therapies, and other chemotherapy side effects. As stated by Dianne, she had lymphedema and an ongoing/chronic disease that made the treated portion of her body vulnerable to skin concerns, discomfort, and swelling.

"While I was undergoing chemotherapy, I experienced fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, and easy bruising and bleeding, etc". She said, and she also added, "I was informed by my doctor that these treatments can inflict long-term damage on my heart, lungs, liver, kidney, and reproductive system".

It is important for the patient to have a strong support system to go through breast cancer.

"𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙩𝙞𝙚 𝙖 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣". - 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣 𝘿. 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙩

To learn more about the story of Dianne's battle with breast cancer, you can visit https://www.cosmo.ph/health/pinay-breast-cancer-survivor-self-care-tips-a1014-a1014-20201025-lfrm

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https://philstarlife.com/self/147206-five-stages-cancer-grief

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, learning more about it makes sense. Breast cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Since it is usually not preventable, you can make yourself aware of it. Here are some important facts about breast cancer that you may not be aware of.

To learn more you can visit https://www.factretriever.com/breast-cancer-facts

Hello, Breast friends!
This animation shows how breast cancer develops and how it works. You are also able to discover more regarding the signs and symptoms to keep an eye out for, as well as the risk factors for breast cancer.

Breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer 2 (BRCA2) genes are the most typically affected in hereditary breast cancer. Genetic mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes cause approximately 3% of breast cancers (approximately 7,500 women each year).


To learn more visit https://youtu.be/KyeiZJrWrys
https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/breast_ovarian_cancer/genes_hboc.htm

Understanding Breast Cancer To learn more visit http://www.YouAndBreastCancer.comThis animation explains what breast cancer is and how it develops. You can learn about the signs and sym...