What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a type of cancer (also, most common) that originates in the breast.
What are screening guidelines? The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides recommendation for breast cancer screening that helps in its prevention and treatment.
Early signs of breast cancer: The signs include: - Dimpling of the skin like an orange peel, - Swelling on part or all the breast, - Flaking, redness, or thickening of breast skin
What does the guidelines say? It recommends: - Mammography screening for women aged 40 and above, - More frequent screening for individuals with a family history of the disease
How can people with breast cancer be helped? Additional support is necessary for individuals with a diagnosis of breast cancer. This may be through: -Education, - Breast cancer counseling