EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES!

 When we heard the word cancer, the 1st thought hit our mind is Death! 
But we can beat cancer with early detection and prompt treatment leading to a healthy long life. 
Breast Cancer is preventable and treatable with some simple tips & tricks, that every young or old women should introduce in her daily life routine.
How you got Breast Cancer?

1. Previous History of Breast Cancer
2. Family History of Breast Cancer
3. Early Menarche or Late Menopause
4. Sedentary lifestyle & Overweight
5. Breast tissue density
6. Exposure to radiation
7. Consumption of Alcohol, smoking and other drugs

How to Prevent Breast Cancer?

• Active lifestyle like daily walk of at least 15000 effective steps can beat cancer genes in our body.
• Maintenance of Normal body weight in accordance to your age & height protects from activation of harmful genes in your body.
• Eating fresh fruits & vegetables and nuts in place of Fast/fried food.
• Monthly self-examination of Breast for younger & older ladies above 15 years of age.
• Annual Mammogram after 40 years of age or half yearly examination with your health care provider.
• All Lactating Mothers Should Breastfeed their babies up to 2 years of age, it’s a natural protective mechanism against Breast Cancer.

Wellspring Medical Care Clinic is First Clinic in Pakistan Introducing Primary Health Care System in which we offer Early Detection & Prompt Treatment and in Collaboration of Pink Mission Pakistan Proving Awareness About Breast Cancer.

Common Misconceptions & Facts About Breast Cancer.

1. Breast Cancer is a “Death Sentence” ❌  
2. If detected & treated on early stages breast cancer has 90% survival rates. ✅
3. If I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, I wouldn’t get it. ❌
4. Statistically 9 out of 10 women having breast cancer doesn’t have a known family history. ✅
5. Wearing a Bra while sleeping. ❌
6. There is no evidence that bras cause Breast Cancer. ✅
7. Use of deodorants or antiperspirants. ❌
8.  There is no relation of antiperspirants with Breast Cancer. ✅
9. Consumption of excessive sugar could cause breast cancer ❌
10. Rather consumption of Cigarette smoking, Alcohol consumption and use of drugs is the main culprit of causing Breast Cancer. ✅
11. Having a Mammogram would prevent from Breast Cancer. ❌
12. Mammogram is used for early detection of Breast Cancer as it helps detect breast cancer 2 year before its onset of symptoms. ✅
13. All Breast Lumps are Cancerous. ❌
14. 8 out of 10 breast Lumps are not Cancerous and can be removed surgically.✅ 
15. Breast Cancer only happens to Middle-aged or older women. ❌
16. Breast Cancer is not age related it can affect younger ladies as well. ✅
17. Breast Cancer only happens to females, males don’t have Breast Cancer. ❌
18. 1 % of all Breast Cancer involve men. ✅

Let’s fight against Breast cancer together by breaking the Taboo to talk about Breast Cancer & make a Goal
to raise awareness about Breast Cancer and reduce the scars associated with its signs and symptoms.
 
It's Never too late, but earlier is Better!!!

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By: Dr.Khulda Umar | MBBS