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10 breast cancer facts

September 29, 2014

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, let’s revise everything we know about this terrible disease.

First symptoms

Doctors still recommend the auto-exam to find an eventual painless and hard lump. Other symptoms mentioned on the Canadian Cancer Society’s website are:

  • Armpit lump;
  • Change in breast size or shape;
  • Skin changes;
  • Nipple changes.
To know more
Breast Augmentation

Before deciding to have a breast augmentation, you must first ask yourself why who want the procedure in the first place. Do you have good reasons?

Breast cancer prevention

October is breast cancer prevention month, but prevention should be year-round! One out of nine Canadian women can suffer from breast cancer some time during her life. Did you know that you could prevent this disease by adopting a healthier lifestyle?

Breasts in all shapes and sizes!

Big, small, slightly drooping, sometimes too soft and other times hard, breasts come in all shapes and sizes.

October goes pink for breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year again, you can buy pink to show your support and help fund research.


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