Breast self exam infographic skin#

I had all of these symptoms before I even felt the lump that changed my life. Cancer doesn’t care how old you are.” (cancer Survivor)Ĭynthia Erasmus: “Don’t ignore your body if something feels off, no matter how insignificant, like excessive hair fall, nail discolouration, tiredness – this is your body warning you that something is wrong. My advice is if you feel something is wrong don’t hesitate to get a second opinion.

I was 28 the first time and now at 32 I have just finished treatment for a recurrence. When I eventually went for a second opinion we found out I had stage 3 Triple negative breast cancer. The first doctor I saw immediately dismissed my question about the painful lump under my arm because I was too young for breast cancer. Melissa Willemse: “When it comes to breast cancer age is not a factor. Being overweight, inactive, consuming alcohol, poor dietary habits, smoking and exposure to chemicals also increases risk. Risk factors: The risk for breast cancer increases as women grow older, but many women under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer. All women are at risk, and in particular women with a family history of breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2001 (September 15 Supplement) Vol 19, No. In 2013, deaths from breast cancer and cancers of the female genital tract, accounted for 0.7% and 1% of all deaths in South African respectively.¹ Infographic: Breast Cancer – Top 5 Cancers in SA WomenĪpproximately 19.4 million women aged 15 years and older live at-risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer – the cancer affecting women in South Africa the most. Media Releases: Check Them Out Campaign | Mental Health and Breast Cancer

Breast self exam infographic skin#

Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27 in South Africa, according to the 2019 National Cancer Registry (NCR).īoth breast and cervical cancer have been identified as a national priority with increasing incidences occurring.ĬANSA, Food Lover’s Market & Grid Worldwide ‘Check Them Out’ Campaign