If diagnosed and treated early, breast cancer has a cure rate of over 90%. Prevention and early diagnosis are fundamental to increasing survival and maintaining a woman's quality of life,” says the website of the Portuguese League Against Cancer.
This Wednesday marks National Breast Cancer Prevention Day. To Fox News, doctor Nicole Saphier warns of some of the signs to look out for. Read all about it.
Nipple discharge
“Studies show that it's a symptom that can occur in 3% to 9% of cases.”
Itchy skin
“It can happen in the breast or nipple area. It could indicate an inflammatory process.”
Ganglia
“Another early sign of breast cancer.”
Red or inflamed skin
“This is one of the most common signs of a specific type of breast cancer, which is rarer and more aggressive.”
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