October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it could not be more important! There are many reasons why it is pertinent to have widespread awareness about this disease that affects millions, probably one of the most important aspects is early detection.
Terms You Should Know
- Screening: tests and exams used to find a disease, such as cancer, in people who do not have any symptoms.
- Screening exams: to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms (like a lump that can be felt).
- Early detection: using an approach that lets breast cancer get diagnosed earlier than otherwise might have occurred.
- Prognosis: outlook or chance of recovery from breast cancer.
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