8 in 10 breast cancers are diagnosed in women aged 50 and over. Around 430,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the European Union every year.
Do you check your breasts every month? (at a minimum)
(if you don't know how to ,/what to look for>
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/tests-32965-47.html
(Video is of a naked (chest) animated woman)
2007-12-16 04:52:04 · 27 answers · asked by ★Kermit the Frog★ 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Sometimes, and i should know better, having a condition that puts me at risk, heredity that would warrant it, and my first Mammogram coming back suspicious, leading to a biopsy and much anxiety.
So thanks. I'll make a worthwhile phone call tomorrow (i am loved and don't want to lose that to the stupidity of neglect).
And thank you, Prodigal Son, for being genuine. So many men would just answer with some snide joke and you being sincere is a delight to see.
Meaningful question here for a change. Thanks for making me think, rather than just be cute.
2007-12-16 05:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, when I was 47 I was checking myself and I found a lump, no one in my family has had breast cancer so I was alarmed, luckily it was not malignant and early detection meant that I had the lump removed and I am fine, but I have been warned not to stop checking, I urge my daughters to check regularly too, even though the youngest is only 19 I feel that if you start early and know what your breast feels like you are more likely too pick up any changes early.
2007-12-16 05:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do - my Mom had breast cancer and had surgery. I have found a lump in the past and had to have a biopsy - which fortunately was nothing to be concerned about. I do admit that I don't remember every single month, but at least every couple of months.
My Mom's breast cancer has not returned, but she now has lymphoma cancer. :(
2007-12-16 04:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal clear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is too much attention given to women and their troubles. Only this week our UK government announced they will not pay for screening men for prostate cancer, even though it is as big a killer as breast cancer. Men are treated as second class citizens. Thumbs down all you like. It's a fact.
2007-12-16 04:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes u can never can be to careful , kermit r u sure u dont wanna b a nurse it is much more exciting than accountancy and u seem to have a keen interest in health at the moment think about it he he!!!
2007-12-16 05:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i do it at least once a month. my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and altho she's doing fine its certainly been a reminder to check check check!
2007-12-16 04:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I have Kermit, every single week I do that, my mom died of breast cancer so I make sure I check myself all the time.
2007-12-16 04:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
i know i should do it more but i hate doing it. i get the cervical smears and take care of myself in every other way but i hate doing this particular check. i hate the feel of my own breasts! thanks for reminding me, i really need to get over myself
2007-12-16 05:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religiously.
2007-12-16 04:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes. :) This is a good subject to warn people of!
2007-12-16 04:57:44 · answer #10 · answered by gothikasquirrel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋