The Pink October is a movement that arose in the United States in order to encourage the participation of the population in control of breast cancer. It is celebrated annually, to share more and more information about the disease and raise awareness of the importance of early detection of cancer.

Breast cancer has many causes, age being one of the most important risk factors for the disease, in addition to the genetic and hereditary factors, environmental and behavioral factors and factors of reproductive and hormonal story of the woman.

It's important the woman always attentive to their health to detect possible cancer still in the initial phase, when there is the possibility of less aggressive treatments and more chances of cure.

According to the Inca (National Cancer Institute), near 30% cases of breast cancer are preventable, from the adoption of healthy habits as:

• Physical activity
• Healthy eating
• Maintaining proper body weight
• Avoid drinking
• Breastfeed as long as possible
• Avoid the use of synthetic hormones

Women should know your body and know how to identify when something is wrong with your breasts, regardless of their age. Much of breast cancers are discovered by women themselves through self exam, indicated from 20 years to be performed monthly.

In most cases, this cancer can be seen at early stages through some signs and symptoms, between them:

• Nodule (core) usually painless remaining in the same place
• the reddish breast skin, retracted or orange peel appearance
• Changes in Nipple (nipple)
• Small nodes in the armpits or neck
• Output abnormal spontaneous liquid by nipples

If a woman presents these signs and symptoms, should seek as soon as possible health services for a diagnostic evaluation. A doctor should also be consulted to better assess the situation and give a more accurate diagnosis.

It is important that women observe your body and your breasts whenever you feel comfortable, either during bathing or at the time of dressing, even without any specific technique, so that small changes discovery is made more efficiently.

Your health care is an act of love with itself. Prevent It!

Source: Inca.