October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer risks, the importance of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to female and male diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer in China
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer among women in China. Cases in China take up 12.2% of all newly diagnosed breast cancer and 9.6% of all deaths from breast cancer worldwide.
Last year, Chinese pop singer Yao Beina, known for singing the theme tune of TV drama “The Legend of Zhen Huan”, died from breast cancer at the age of 33. Her death has brought breast cancer to public attention again, following American actress Angelia Jolie undergoing a mastectomy.
According to Dr. Santi, at Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital, “Currently it’s still not clear what causes breast cancer, therefore, early detection of the disease remains an important step of breast cancer control. When breast cancer is detected early, and if adequate diagnosis and treatment are available, there is a good chance that breast cancer can be completely cured.”
Signs or Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel plays a key role in keeping up with your breast health. Finding breast cancers and its signs or symptoms as early as possible means you stand a better chance of successful treatment. According to Dr. Santi, any of the following unusual changes in breast could be a symptom of breast cancer:
- Lump in the breast or armpit;
- Red or swollen breasts;
- Nipple discharge;
- Pain in the breast or chest area;
- Changes in breast appearance;
- Nipples become sensitive;
- Itching on the breasts.
It is important to for every woman to be aware of changes in breasts and to know the signs or symptoms of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening
While the value of early detection is increasingly recognized, breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before any sign or symptom appear. Ultrasound imaging and mammography are widely applied in breast cancer screening, having regular screening tests can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.
Our mission is to help those affected by breast cancer through early detection and support services.
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