Checking in with Breast Cancer

cisspublication — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:14:41 GMT

October is Australian Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an opportunity to get to know a bit more about this form of cancer and its impact on those affected. Although both women and men can develop breast cancer, it’s rare in men and is the most common cancer among Australian women.

Some people have no symptoms and the cancer is found during a screening mammogram or a physical examination. Other people notice changes to a breast. Either way it can be confronting to have a cancer diagnosis and suddenly be facing treatment decisions.

Check out Cancer Council’s information on:

symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
breast prostheses and reconstruction for women who have had, or are considering, a partial or complete removal of a breast (mastectomy)
exercises you can do after breast surgery
a list of useful websites for accurate information on breast cancer and support services
complementary therapies that may improve general health and wellbeing, before, during and after treatment
the affects of cancer and its treatment on fertility
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis – a podcast episode.

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Checking in with Breast Cancer