22 Confessions Of Breast Cancer Survivors

22 Confessions Of Breast Cancer Survivors

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“I suddenly felt a rock-hard lump at 39 yearsold, which is one year before the recommended age to start getting mammograms. So, the first and only one I had was when I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer.”

“My recommendation is to familiarize yourself with breast self-exams and start practicing them. During a bath, when the skin is slippery is good, and the earlier you start, the better. I’ve always had ‘lumpy’ breasts, so I never really did self-exams, but by knowing what didn’t feel familiar — and acting quickly — I caught it before it got worse and was able to quickly do surgery and start treatment.”

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