Important information:

·         Not all lumps in the breast represent cancerous tumors; there may be cysts in the breast or fibroadenomas.

·         Sensation of pain in the breasts does not rule out 100% the presence of cancerous tumors.

·         Breast cancer also affects men, but less than women.

·         There is a rare type of breast cancer called "inflammatory breast cancer" which is very similar to breast inflammation, but does not respond to the usual treatment. It causes a rapid change in the shape of the breast and often not accompanied by a sense of mass in the breast as in other types of breast cancer.

Important Tips:

·        Do not ignore any mass in the breast and do not hesitate or be afraid to visit the doctor.

·        Women should know the normal shape and texture of their breasts. Their appearance and texture may differ at different times of the menstrual cycle. The milk- producing glands become active in the days before the start of the menstrual cycle, which may give a sense of masses in the breast, especially in the outer area of the breast near the armpit.

·        Keep all the old mammograms and bring them always during the subsequent tests (for the need for comparison) and during the visit of your doctor.

·        Remember that early detection is the best way to diagnose breast cancer in the early stages before spreading to other organs in the body to obtain a higher recovery rate.

·        If a family member or a dear friend is diagnosed with breast cancer, you should provide encouragement, care and attention to help accept treatment.