In most of the cases the Cancer affected persons will not have any symptoms to know that she/he is affected by the disease. Only in advanced stages the disease show up. However the following may be taken as early symptoms of the disease, but always this may not also come up.
Changes in the breast that may indicate breast cancer include:
- lump or thickening in breast or armpit
- changes in a nipple (thickening, pulling in, bleeding, or discharge)
- dimpled or reddened skin over the breast
- change in size or shape
- abnormality on a mammogram
However you have to ensure that you are free from the disease by carrying out cancer detection tests by an oncologist periodically say one in a year, based on the risk factors.
There are a number of risk factors for the development of breast cancer, including:
- family history of breast cancer in mother or sister
- early onset of menstruation and late menopause
- reproductive history (women who had no children or have
children late in life and women who have never breastfed
have increased risk)
- history of abnormal breast biopsies.
You should not neglect and ensure that you are free from the disease by regual check ups by an onclogist - AS CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA.-
2007-08-03 18:20:08
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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You might be able to tell through a pregnancy test. The test isn't real accurate if you get a negative result...you could still have cancer, but the test would read negative.
But if the test shows positive, you're either pregnant or you have cancer. The test won't identify the location. But by tomorrow morning you might have the info you need.
The reason that this works is that both pregnant women (for the first 6-8 weeks) and cancer patients release CGH in their urine. But cancer patients might not release enough to score a 'positive' on the pregnancy test.
That's why a 'negative' result is not conclusive. But if the person is releasing enough, CGH, then the test will show positive. In that case, the test is about 97 to 98% accurate.
There is a place that can find all cancers with a 97% accuracy rate about 1 to 2 years ahead, but it takes six weeks to get the results.
Good luck and be well.
Kelley
PS. Nine years ago, I cured my own Stage 4 cancer in two weeks.
Kelley
2007-08-03 22:08:52
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answered by Anonymous
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If you need to be sure of whether you are having breast cancer or not, is by doing a mammogram. It helps to detect whether are there any abnormal growth in the breast.Alternatively, you can do the BSE or the breast self examination monthly. If you feel any lump or any enlargement that is abnormal, you need to immediately consult the doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
2007-08-03 12:24:45
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answered by AMAZON 2
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There is no way to know this without seeing experts. Don't speculate. If you even suspect that you have breast cancer, please see a doctor at once. If you are worried about money there are groups to help you. Early detection saves lives. Contact the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org or call 1/800/acs.2345)
2007-08-03 21:06:20
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answered by dddanse 5
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If you are conserned, PLEASE go see your dr. Not all cancers can be "felt". I was 19 when diagnosed with breast cancer. I went in for one lump, that one was fine, but when the did a sonogram and a biopsy and they found cancer deeper in my breast. I could not feel it. Had I not went and gotten checked, I could have had the cancer spread until it was too late. Please, if you are worried, go get checked! This is with any cancer, there may not be outside signs.
2007-08-05 16:43:21
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answered by Anonymous
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If you suspect that you may have Breast Cancer,please,see your doctor immediately.Do not wait!
2007-08-03 13:28:57
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answered by ? 1
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You don't. Simple as that. Your doctors won't know either till they've done a range of tests - mammogram, ultrasound scan, biopsy. So if you've noticed any change in your breasts at all, for goodness sake get to the doctor.
2007-08-03 12:12:29
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answered by lo_mcg 7
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You don't. But there is a self-examination you can perform that will help detect suspicious lumps.
2007-08-03 12:17:49
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answered by Tigger 7
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Once again - you don't. And without a biopsy neither will anyone else.
2007-08-03 12:23:34
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answered by hanora 6
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You don't.
2007-08-03 14:07:38
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answered by turdl38 4
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