Know Thyself: Self-Checks for Breast Cancer

Be vigilant about breast cancer detection. If you notice any changes in your breasts, such as a new lump or skin changes especially if the skin changes to resemble orange peel, consult your doctor. Also, ask your doctor when to begin mammograms and other screenings based on your age and personal history.  As an alternative to mammograms you can also investigate thermography. Breast thermography is a painless and simple non-invasive, no-compression and radiation-free procedure that can alert your physician to health conditions that may indicate early stages of breast cancer or other disease. Breast thermography is FDA approved and has been shown to detect breast disease earlier than mammograms alone. More here: http://breastthermography.com/