October spotlights breast cancer awareness
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It is extremely important for women to receive regular mammograms to detect breast cancer early, staff members at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw emphasized last week.

According to www.getbcfacts.com, in its early stages, breast cancer may not be painful and there may be no symptoms at all.

Signs and symptoms may include, but are not limited to, lumps, swelling of part of the breast, skin irritation, or lumps in the underarm area. Remember, finding breast cancer at an early stage greatly improves the chances of successful treatment. Some screening tests include mammograms, clinical breast exams, and monthly breast self-exams.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, around 40,000 women died from the disease in 2005. For more information, visit www.getbcfacts.com, or talk with a primary care physician.
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