Fifth day of trip

Today we are flying to japan and we are still on the plane. While here I decided to read a magazine and it had a very interesting article in that I would like to share with those of you reading my blog: 

BREAST CANCER IN JAPAN

             Breast cancer is a very serious thing and right now in parts of Japan it is getting more common. women and men need to look out for signs of breast cancer because it can be fatal in a lot of cases. Some signs to lok for are a lump in the breast, a lump in the armpit, changes in breast size, shape or colouring, changes in the breast's skin, and nipple changes. These are the most common symptoms but can sometimes be nothing. 
            Lump in Breast-->   you can feel the lump in your breast but sometimes it can be seen on a mamogram before it can be felt.

            Lump in Armpit-->   Sometimes small, hard lumps in the armpit may be a sign that breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Although these lumps are often painless, they may be tender and sore

            Skin Changes-->      the skin on the breast may become dimpled or puckered. redness, swelling and increased warmth are also signs. an itchy breast may be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer and itchiness is not usually resolved by any type of ointment. 

            Nipple Changes-->   discharge from the nipples could be a sign, epecially if it comes out without squeezing and is blood stained.

            Breast cancer is treated by sergically removing the tumor, sergically removing the whole breast, chemotherapy, radiation, or drug therapy depending on the severity of the cancer and what stage it has gotten to. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. 

           As women get older, their chances of getting breast cancer increases. Teens and young women in their 20's are less likely to get Breast Cancer, where as women in their 50's - 70's are more likely to get it.
           

( http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/breast/patient/ )