Breast Cancer Myths For Latinas
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BREAST CANCER FACTSFOR LATINAS
Latinas are diagnosed at younger ages
Breast Cancer is the #1 cause of cancer death in Latina women
Latinas are more likely than whites to be diagnosed at a later, more advanced, stage
of breast cancer
Breast Cancer is the most commonly
diagnosed type of cancer for Latinas
BREAST CANCER MYTHS
TOP 3 SCREENINGTECHNIQUES
Breast self-exam
Clinicalbreast exam
(by a doctor)
Mammography
Are Clinical Exams orMammograms Too Expensive?
Feeling your breasts increases the risk
Having sex with multiple partners increases risk
All breast lumps are cancerous(85% of lumps are not breast cancer)
Nipple discharge is nothing to worry about(Get it checked out by a doctor)
Your significant other willstill love you (If not, they are not worthy of you)
No!
Yes!
There are free and low cost programs in every state.
CHECK YOUR SELF!
Check out: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Examine sus propios senos una ves al mes 3 a 5 días después de su menstruación.
Se l f - exam s t ep s and p r even ta t i v e s t r a t eg i e sc an be f ound a t keep-a-breast .org
Breast CancerMyths For LatinasLearn the cold hard facts about Latina breast health.
Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and South and
Central Americans women have the
lowest Survival Rate
Examine your own breasts once a month about 3-5 days after your period ends.
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