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- Breast Cancer
- SYMPTOMS. There will be a painless lump or mass slowly growing in the
- breast. There may also be a distortion of the breast contour, elevated or
- retracted nipples, dimpling of the skin over the cancer and an orange-skin
- appearance that is produced by pitting of the breast.
- CAUSES are unknown at this time. It is most common in women and occurs only
- in a small percentage of men. There are rare occurrences before the age of
- 30 but percentages increase after menopause.
- TREATMENT. Consult your doctor immediately.
- .Early diagnoses is essential for increasing the chances of a cure.