What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with the people of the Harford County Health Department and Corrie Reed of the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health.In the United States, breast cancer is the biggest cancer killer of women, second only to lung cancer in terms of overall mortality. Screening for breast cancer is crucial since most women have no symptoms in the early stages, when the tumor is tiny and treatment is most effective. A painless lump is the most typical physical symptom. Breast cancer that has progressed to the lymph nodes under the arm may create a lump or swelling there before the primary tumor in the breast is big enough to be felt. Infrequent symptoms include nipple alterations including spontaneous discharge (particularly if bloody), scaliness, or retraction, as well as breast soreness or heaviness, dimpling, swelling, thickness, or redness of the breast skin, and so on. A doctor should be consulted about any breast changes that persist over time.Community agencies, minority groups, hospitals, local companies, government, and private residents all contribute to the Harford County Health Department's Community Cancer Coalition. These representatives collaborate with the Health Department's Cancer Prevention Program personnel to inform citizens of Harford County about the services available via this program. Anyone or any group with an interest in addressing issues related to cancer awareness, early detection, and care may join the Community Cancer Coalition. Please call (410) 942-7930 for membership details or questions.Thank you to Corrie Reed and the people of the Harford County Health Department for the conversation. Here are some links to follow:Websites:» Cancer Prevention (Breast, Cervical, Colorectal & Lung Cancer Screening Program) (harfordcountyhealth.com)Cancer | UM Upper Chesapeake Health (umms.org)Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/HarCoHDhttps://twitter.com/HarCoHealthDeptYouTubehttps://www.pinterest.com/harcohd/https://www.instagram.com/harcohealthdept/Sponsored by Harford County Health DepartmentRecommended podcast - Breast Cancer StoriesSend us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEFreedom Federal Credit UnionHELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSHarford County Health DepartmentTo protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Harford County residents.RocketbookGet the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email